After producing 14 films, Pixar has become renowned for their work in the world of animation. With the recent announcement of Toy Story 4 in addition to several other planned sequels and original films, Pixar has slated the next few years to be full of animated wonder. For some, the announcement of Toy Story 4, came as a surprise. For many the third movie perfectly … Continue reading You’ve got a friend in the future of Pixar

It certainly is an interesting time to see Get on Up. James Brown, cast by Chadwick Boseman, is a controversial singer with a life worth seeing on film. Other than various television crime dramas, Boseman’s also known for portraying the legendary Jackie Robinson in 2013’s 42, so he’s no stranger to biopics about influential African-Americans in pop culture history. This time Boseman is joining  director … Continue reading Get on Up for the father of funk

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

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