Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Iwas originally interested in going to Malaysia because everyone I knew who had done a study abroad had gone to a European country where the cities were pretty similar to the cities here in the United States. I thought Malaysia would offer an experience less touched by … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/14/14)
Gustavus’ Courtyard Café is often a center for all kinds of events. The Café has hosted musicians, famous and renowned speakers, and many student-organized events. On Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 8:30 p.m. and running until 9:30 p.m., the second annual Junior Jam showcase filled the Café and the Campus Center with music and other talents from the members of the junior class. Junior Jam … Continue reading Second annual Junior Jam unites class of 2016
Whether she’s representing the student body in Student Senate, welcoming in first-years as a Greeter, making people laugh through Line-Us, or exercising her passion for political science in the College Democrats, Junior Delaney Sweet brings her passion and enthusiasm everywhere she goes. “Delaney works so hard for this campus. Her involvement and her attitude make her a stand out member of this community and I … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Delaney Sweet
Despite the busy semester for the Music Department, the faculty and musicians are continuing the Gustavus tradition of dedication to their performances. The concert is Directed by Dr. Lin and will feature the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra in a concert open to the public. Assistant Professor in Music Ruth Lin has been conducting the symphony orchestra since 2010. The symphony orchestra has had a long and … Continue reading Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Scarlett Johansson in the center stage. She’s been getting recognition lately thanks to her portrayal of Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and smaller roles like her voice in Her. However, we get Lucy from writer Luc Besson, known for writing Taken, who gives Johansson her superhuman abilities. The box office closed with 400 million … Continue reading Lucy fails to unlock full potential despite strong cast
Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. My name is Dasha Terenteva. I am a junior Biology Major and an international student here at Gustavus. I come from a small city called Gus-Khrustalniy, Russia. One of the many things that surprised me when I came to the United States was how differently high schools … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/7/14)
From center stage to behind the curtain, Sophomore Sadie LaPlante was initially nervous about her position as Assistant Director for the Gustavus production of Angels in America. Accustomed to being a performer, Sadie couldn’t find happier adjectives to describe her experience behind the scenes as the production wrapped up last Sunday. “It was difficult to get used to at first because I was used to … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Sadie LaPlante
A Halloween Party fit for musicians and music lovers alike. American folk musician and singer- songwriter Bill Staines will be performing at the St. Peter Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. Staines is from New England, where he began his professional career at Cambridge in the early 1960s. A few years later, he was making national tours. In 1975, Staines won the … Continue reading Folk singer performs St. Peter Halloween
Halloween is the time of the year when people finally have an excuse to look ridiculous and are rewarded candy for it. There’s so much to like about Halloween that Hollywood has taken full advantage of the occasion. While recent producers have resorted to shoving out another Saw movie or relying on Hasbro products (looking at you Ouija), many have made it an annual tradition … Continue reading Five Must See Halloween Movies
Rarely does a film and its director present on an issue faced by young women worldwide, right here on campus. Punches ‘N’ Ponytails, directed by Pankaj Rishi Kumar, presents the image of two female boxers in India trying to achieve their goals in a sport that is generally considered masculine. Shot over the duration of two and half years, Kumar followed teenagers Kirli and Jama … Continue reading A fight to the top-the rise of the female boxer
