GUSTIE of the WEEK: Alexa Peterson

Duluth native Alexa Peterson credits the people, the classes, and the warm weather as the three reasons she chose to come to Gustavus. The junior has been an active member of the Gustavus community and has made a strong impression on the people who impressed her from the start. “Alexa is extremely involved on campus. Although she is involved in countless activities, she still makes … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Alexa Peterson

Tales from Abroad: Insights from India

Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. My name is Jennessa Runia and I’m a Mormon. JK. My name is Jennessa Runia and I am a senior student at Gustavus Adolphus College. I am a Biology major and double minor in Peace Studies and Sociology/Anthropology. I am currently studying abroad in India on the … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Insights from India

Gotham needs a hero, looks to Commissioner Gordon

This weekend will be an analysis of one of the new highly viewed shows on television, Gotham. This review will focus on the pilot episode, which can be one of the most important episodes in any TV series as the first impression is key in hooking an audience. This year marks the 75th anniversary of one of the most popular and well-received fictional characters of … Continue reading Gotham needs a hero, looks to Commissioner Gordon

Echoes of Spain—a cultural spectacular

Inspired by the Avant-garde revolution of Paris in the early 1900’s, where the glamour of the Spanish dance ignited, the Echoes of Spain coming to Gustavus is a culturally significant performance that Gustavus students should not miss. Taking place in Alumni Hall on Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m. the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will perform selections from traditional flamenco repertoire. Flamenco, the folk art of … Continue reading Echoes of Spain—a cultural spectacular

Hillstrom Museum hosts national tour exhibit

The beauty of Chinese contemporary art has arrived at Gustavus. The Hillstrom Museum of Art is now home to the exhibit Pull Left-Not Always Right: Emerging Contemporary Artists in China until Nov. 9. The exhibit features 15 different artists from China and presents such works as “Skin Weave No. 4,” “There Are Stones Below,” “Automatic Arms,” and “Breath–A Group of Waste Bricks.” Funded largely by … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum hosts national tour exhibit

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Rebecca M. Bergman

The call came out of the blue last summer while Rebecca M. Bergman relaxed at her home in North Oaks, Minnesota. As she reached for the phone, she couldn’t have guessed that the voice on the other line would ask her to consider putting her name in the hat for President of Gustavus Adolphus College. After hanging up that night, Bergman, who had happily spent … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Rebecca M. Bergman

Music Community to Inaugurate President Bergman

The music department is putting on a show that shouldn’t be missed by anyone,  currently compiling Alumni, the previous and current faculty of Gustavus, and the current students at Gustavus to contribute. The Inaugural concert set to celebrate the community and the Inauguration of President Rebecca M. Bergman, will take place this Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. in the Björling Recital Hall. Featuring performers dancing, singing, … Continue reading Music Community to Inaugurate President Bergman

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Richard Green

Richard Green was just about to put his deposit for Saint John’s University into the mailbox sitting before him when out of the corner of his eye he noticed the black and gold clad toddler peddling slowly past on his tricycle. In a swift leap of faith, Richard tore up the envelope and headed home to prepare his deposit for Gustavus. Now a junior, he’s … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Richard Green

Tales from Abroad: Student Abroad moved by Mandela’s Legacy

Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. It’s hard writing an article like this about Nelson Mandela for two reasons. First, I don’t want it to sound contrived or cliché because the first thing everyone thinks of when they think of South Africa is Nelson Mandela. I’ve learned over the past three weeks that … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Student Abroad moved by Mandela’s Legacy

Comedy duo jumps back into college in 22 Jump Street

In 2012, we were given the action comedy 21 Jump Street, a buddy cop movie that starred Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum and was based off the 80’s television show. It’s hard for buddy cop movies or adaptations of old TV shows to work on the big screen, but Phil Lord and Christopher Miller found a way to create one of the funniest movies in … Continue reading Comedy duo jumps back into college in 22 Jump Street