Before beginning the reading, Professor Philip Bryant  introduced the poet at the Melva Interpretive Center. “Tom is absolutely fearless in hearing the poems, and writes them with abinding faith,” Bryant said. Then Tom Hennon rose and stood behind the podium. Before reading, he spoke softly to the crowd, greeting familiar faces. Throughout the reading, he never raised his voice above a gentle drawl. The audience … Continue reading Bards in the Arb features Minnesotan poet Tom Hennen

Friday, Nov. 20 kicks off the celebration of the 20th anniversary of I Am We Are on campus. There are many workshops throughout the weekend as alumni and current members of the current I Am We Are Troupe  (IAWA) collaborate to create a special show. “Students, staff and faculty here today should be proud of our commitment to justice, equality and diversity,” Professor Lang, Director … Continue reading I AM WE ARE Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

As part of the Gustavus Artist Series the Music Department is proud to present Mexico’s Premiere Vocal Ensemble: Voz en Punto. The acapella group will perform in the Jussi Björling Recital Hall on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30p.m. Director of Fine Arts Al Behrends ‘77 manages the Gustavus Artist Series and all aspects of public events presented by the Department of Music. “The Gustavus Artist … Continue reading Gustavus presents Mexico’s premiere vocal ensemble

Like Guardians of the Galaxy, many thought that Marvel was taking a big risk with this year’s Ant-Man starring Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas. The movie’s development history has been quite a roller coaster. It was originally conceived back in 2006 and was the dream project of critically acclaimed director Edgar Wright, but Wright unexpectedly dropped out last year due to creative differences. While his … Continue reading Ant-Man Packs a Big Punch

In recent years, Gustavus Adolphus College has become more recognized for the musical talents on campus. Christmas in Christ Chapel and other annual concerts and musical groups at Gustavus have become very well-known. Another event that is gaining attention is the Honor Band Festival. This year, the 27th Annual Honor Band Festival took place on Nov. 1 and 2 with a concluding concert in Christ … Continue reading 27th Annual Honor Band Festival fosters passion for music

Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck was a hit over the summer. It received solid praise from critics and made over $100 million at the box office, which is rare for comedies to do both. Unfortunately, the most notable thing associated with Trainwreck was the shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana during one of its screenings. This incident and the film became directly associated in many people’s … Continue reading Trainwreck surprises by not being a train wreck

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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