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Variety

Gustavus Wind Orchestra continues traditional tour

Spring semester and January Interim are busy times for members of the Gustavus music community. The Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO), the nation’s oldest collegiate music ensemble west of the Mississippi River, began their 10 day Winter Concert Tour at high schools and churches throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin on Feb. 1. The ensemble started their tour in Long Lake, Minnesota and will officially end with GWO’s … Continue reading Gustavus Wind Orchestra continues traditional tour

Dustin Luhmann
Tales from Abroad

Tales from Abroad (2/13/15)

Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Hello from hot and humid South Africa!  I have decided to spend my Junior spring semester studying Community Health and Social Policy in South Africa with SIT.  I have already discovered that it’s one thing to travel abroad, climbing mountains and seeing the country, but it’s quite … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (2/13/15)

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Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Jesse Brown

Junior Jesse Brown is of the small percentage of students at Gustavus  who grew up right here in St. Peter. While many students yearn to get away from their hometown after high school, Jesse, who worked in the Gustavus cafeteria throughout high school, said that he never felt that desire, as he always had a deep appreciation for the community on  the hill. “I’d always … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Jesse Brown

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

2015 Academy Award Nominations stir controversy

Last week the nominations for the 87th Academy Awards were announced alongside the usual excitement and disappointment. Among the biggest nominations for the year, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Birdman, have both received nine nominations. Considered by many to be the biggest snub of all nominees is Selma. Receiving two nominations, one for Best Picture and one for Best Original Song, Selma was herald by … Continue reading 2015 Academy Award Nominations stir controversy

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Gustavus Choir sings in European Cathedrals

This year, Gustavus Choir students are spending their January-Interim experience touring England and France. The trip is designed for parents, friends, and Gustavus alumni to visit sites in England and Paris while also having the opportunity to attend performances by the Choir. The tour began Jan. 16 and will end on Jan. 31. The annual tour is part of G-Choir’s course study of performance. Choir … Continue reading Gustavus Choir sings in European Cathedrals

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Big screen entertainment for a small budget

Gusties that were disappointed to see the St. Peter movie theater close now have a new alternative for their cinematic entertainment in the form of Mankato’s Ciné Grand. The theater formerly known as Mankato Place Theater at the Mankato Place Mall is now reopened as the Ciné Grand and has the movies and deals Gusties don’t want to miss. As someone who’s formerly worked at … Continue reading Big screen entertainment for a small budget

Dustin Luhmann
Gustie of the Week

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Allison Hosman

Growing up in Custer, South Dakota without many good friends, now Junior Allison Hosman remembers turning to books for comfort. In second grade she began reading the Harry Potter series and frequented the library so often that the librarians had memorized her number. To this day Allison continues to revisit the series every year and wears a Harry Potter tattoo with pride for the numerous … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Allison Hosman

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

“Saturday Night Live” celebrates 40 years

From its unorthodox beginnings as a late night variety show on Saturdays to becoming a pop culture tour de force, “Saturday Night Live” has been entertaining people for the past 40 years. In honor of celebrating its 40 years on television, NBC will be airing a three hour special featuring everyone’s favorite alumni cast members and guest stars. Perhaps the biggest news to come out … Continue reading “Saturday Night Live” celebrates 40 years

Dustin Luhmann
Variety

Film narrates Dakota Conflict

Ever wondered what was happening in Minnesota during the time of the Civil War? Thanks to the 2014-15 Film Series between the Nicollet County Historical Society and the St. Peter Community and Family Education, the documentary The Past is Alive within Us: The U.S.-Dakota Conflict was screened at the Treaty Site Historical Center in St. Peter on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. The documentary … Continue reading Film narrates Dakota Conflict

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