For years the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), has thrown one of the biggest events on campus; Africa Night.  The annual celebration, known for bringing in over 300 people every year, helps highlight many of the different cultures in Africa, while raising awareness for the African culture within the Gustavus Community. Africa Night is often the busiest night of the year for PASO members. This is … Continue reading PASO community celebrates and educates

The Hillstrom Museum of Art proudly presents Imagined Worlds, Large and Small: the Photographs of Sarah Hobbs and Lori Nix. The exhibit opened Feb. 16 and will be open through April 19. The exhibit features 18 photographs by Hobbs and Nix. Hobbs earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Art History and her Masters of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography at the University of … Continue reading Hillstrom displays contemporary photography

2011’s Horrible Bosses was a surprise hit with both the critics and the audience, which is rare for the genre. Three men who have horribly flawed bosses decide to solve their problems by planning to murder each other’s bosses. The movie was praised primarily for the performances of the main cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Colin Firth, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, and Jennifer Anniston. Naturally, … Continue reading Horrible Bosses sequel has good cast, bad bosses

When Disney bought the rights to Marvel comics in 2009, the general public did not know what to expect for the future of the famous heroes that have been adored for decades. Would they all be animated movies aimed for children? Would Storm and She-Hulk become part of the Disney Princess line up? Six years later, Marvel is one of the biggest media names in … Continue reading Disney brings Marvel heroes to life

Gustavus Adolphus College provides students and community members with opportunities to view different cultures through a variety of mediums. The College is currently hosting its second Hispanic Film Festival during six weeks of February and March. The festival is free and open to the public, featuring screenings of six films from different Hispanic countries and directors. The films will be shown in the Wallenberg Auditorium … Continue reading Second Hispanic Film Festival held at Gustavus

First performed on Valentine’s Day back in 1895, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest has endured in popularity over the years. The comedy, along with its high farce and witty dialogue, provides an intriguing satire of Victorian ways. The plot observes the main characters as they attempt to evade several arduous engagements by taking on fictitious persona. Wilde purposely mocks the rigid performances of … Continue reading Importance of Being Earnest remains relevant