Psychological experiments have the potential to make for compelling stories whether it’d be in a book or on the big screen. Discovering the scientific properties of something is one thing, but two of the more important aspects of storytelling on film are the actors and the characters they represent. This is why experiments based on psychology have a good chance to make for a great … Continue reading Infamous Stanford Prison Experiment still shocks

With September passing through the midway point, television networks are preparing their shows to win over viewers. Plenty of 2014 shows went through the gauntlet to prove themselves worthy of another season, but there were some that didn’t prove successful enough to continue, whether critically or financially. Here’s a rundown of shows I think may be worth your television time this fall. While DC Comics … Continue reading Fall Shows Worth Binge-Watching

While everything on campus was winding down after the first day of school, the Gustavus Dance Team was just getting started. Tryouts for the performance team began at 8 p.m. and the team’s season was officially underway. Seven new additions were added after Tuesday’s tryouts, bringing the team’s roster up to eighteen dancers. These new dancers joined a dynamic team with strong leadership, immense talent, … Continue reading Gusties Audition to Join Competition Dance

After hours of buying overpriced tickets and stuffing my face with popcorn this summer, I’ve decided what summer movie reigns superior, what movie isn’t worth renting, and what movie didn’t get the credit it deserved. Mad Max Fury Road marked the triumphant return of director George Miller to the Mad Max franchise after 30 years. Now, Tom Hardy takes on Mel Gibson’s role of a … Continue reading The good, the bad, and the underrated

Like M. Night Shamylan, the Wachowski Brothers have arguably hit their peak too early in their career, and have not succeeded in gaining that former glory since. To be fair, their peak came in the form of The Matrix, one of the most influential science fiction films of all time, and that’s pretty difficult to top. But even then, they haven’t made a film that … Continue reading Jupiter Ascending descends into dissapointment

The school year is coming to a close and many Gusties are preparing concluding projects and performances, including the Choir of Christ Chapel. The Choir will be performing its 2015 Home Concert after going on a short tour in Minnesota. The concert will be held in the Christ Chapel on campus on Tuesday, May 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert is free … Continue reading Choir of Christ Chapel brings it home

Discovery of Self, taking place this weekend, is a Dance Honors Project providing an extraordinary combination of visual arts and dance. Sponsored by the Department of Theatre and Dance, The Discovery of Self is Jordan Bergman’s senior honor project. For Senior Jordan Bergman, Art Studio and Dance major, The Discovery of Self allows her to display both of her passions. Thematically based around the discovery … Continue reading Discovery of Self combines forms of visual art