The Gustavus community is set to be dazzled by another ambitious undertaking of the Gustavus Theatre Department. Beginning Nov. 5 through Nov. 8 students and faculty present the result of their hard work in the fall play, Argonautika: The Voyage of Jason and the Argonauts. The play is based on the Greek epic poem Argonautica written by Polonius. It tells the story of Jason who … Continue reading Join Jason and the Argonauts on an epic adventure
For the majority of Senior Laura Herbers’ life, theatre has been a centerpiece. As someone who’s usually very shy, it’s provided her with a means to step outside herself and experiment with different personalities. Now, as a theatre major at Gustavus, it continues to shape not only her personality but also, her own niche within the community. “Laura takes her work very seriously and has … Continue reading Gusite of the Week – Laura Herbers
Gustavus Adolphus College provides a wide variety of events for students, staff, and the general community of St. Peter. This Friday, Luke Spehar will perform in the Dive from 7 to 9 p.m. He is sponsored by Gustavus, the Newman Club, and the Church of St. Peter. This concert is free and open to the public as part of his “All Is Gift” tour. Spehar, … Continue reading Luke Spehar Expresses Faith Through Music
Unfortunately, at this point we have to accept the fact that Hollywood would rather make reboots or sequels to long forgotten franchises than produce more original content. There’s been plenty of criticism over the last decade. While a number of people bring up good points, it is not going to stop the reboots or remakes from coming no matter how vocal the naysayers are. Ultimately, … Continue reading Worst family “Vacation” Ever
While Gustavus students are known fairly well for their numerous ventures into understanding and supporting social activism, there are certain students who’s passion is unmistakable. Senior Leah Soule is one such student who’s found her niche within the Gustavus community as a prominent social activist. “She’s an agitator in the best sense, looking to help the community of Gustavus live up to its purported values. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Leah Soule
Gustavus Adolphus College is well-known for having renowned art exhibitions on display. During the month of October, the College is hosting artist Michal Sagar’s exhibit “Beginning of the Third Dream” in the Schaefer Gallery in the Department of Art and Art History in the Schaefer Fine Arts Center. Similar to the Hillstrom Museum on the lower level of the Campus Center, admission to the gallery … Continue reading Gustavus Showcases Award-Winning Artist Michal Sagar
Years ago audiences thought Pixar could do no wrong when it came to making quality animated films. However, following the success of Up and Toy Story 3, Pixar has struggled to make creative and impactful products. They have made somewhat mediocre or forgettable movies for the last couple of years, while their owner, Disney, has stepped up their CG animation with hits like Wreck-It Ralph … Continue reading Jump with Joy for Inside Out
As a child, Noah O’Ryan and his father would spend their quality bonding time taking regular trips to the movie theater. Now a junior in college, their tradition remains just as strong as the passion that Noah developed for filmmaking. “My parents first gave me a flip camera when I was in 6th grade. I don’t remember the first film I made but I do … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Noah O’Ryan
