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

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

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

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

Marvel Studios has had spectacular success critically, and financially, with their cinematic universe, but they couldn’t keep up with Iron Man and Captain America forever. It was time for a change. That change was Guardians of the Galaxy, released in August. The Guardians have been around for decades, but have received little to no attention. Since people like space adventures and superhero team ups, it … Continue reading Marvel takes a chance with Guardians of the Galaxy

Dr. Chérif Këita, Professor of French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures at Carleton College in Northfield, MN, has made a trilogy of documentaries on the connection between John Dube and William and Ida Belle Wilcox. Remembering Nokutela is the third installment of the trilogy and will be screened on campus at Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in room 127 Confer Hall at 7 … Continue reading Remembering Nokutela to be screened at G.A.C.

With the upcoming Family Weekend, students with family members visiting have plenty of activities around campus to attend. One event that should be on everyone’s radar is the A la Carte Jazz Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11-12:30 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. The event will feature live music from the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band. Director of … Continue reading The A la Carte Jazz Brunch for the whole family