Sharing cultures, Africa Night excites and educates

This year’s Africa Night, held on Friday, April 11, packed in a night full of African music, dance, fashion, and food for students, staff, and spectators. This annual event is sponsored by the Pan-Afrikan Student Organization (PASO), a student-led organization that is dedicated to celebrating African culture and using events as an outlet to educate the community. Africa Night provides them with the opportunity to … Continue reading Sharing cultures, Africa Night excites and educates

Duluth showcases Homegrown Music Festival

Thousands of festival-goers flock across the streets and parks of Duluth, Minn. and Superior, Wisc., with friends and a beer in hand. Some are in pursuit of  their favorite local bands, and others are on their way to discover the new and upcoming music of the north. For eight days, parks, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops will become music havens and open their doors to … Continue reading Duluth showcases Homegrown Music Festival

Gustie of the Week: Adwoa Afreh

For the majority of Gustavus students the question “Where are you from?” is simple. It’s something they can answer quickly, without hesitation. For Senior Adwoa Afreh, it is the opposite.  She was born in Ghana and lived there until the age of eleven, when she and her family moved to Chicago. “I call two places home . . . Chicago and Ghana. I can’t say … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Adwoa Afreh

Gustavus Choir performs at esteemed conference

We are all aware of the talent the Gustavus Choir (G-Choir) posesses. Many heard their breath-taking performance at Christmas in Christ Chapel. G-Choir was recently invited to Des Moines, Iowa to perform at the American Choral Director Association conference. The American Choral Director Association (ACDA), holds a regional conference every other year where choral directors gather at a convention that includes performances by select choirs. … Continue reading Gustavus Choir performs at esteemed conference

Musical organization raises the B.A.R.

On-campus bands, student music performers, and people playing toasters. Gustavus Adolphus College’s Musical B.A.R. organization has all that and more. Made up of students who love music, the organization hosts an open event every month. Students can join the organization and choose to perform or they can simply go to the events and see  what Musical B.A.R. is all about. Musical B.A.R.’s events are usually … Continue reading Musical organization raises the B.A.R.

How I Met Your Mother comes to an end after nine seasons

After 208 episodes and nine seasons, Ted Mosby will finally meet the Mother he has spent so much time talking about. CBS’s sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, will be coming to an end this month. While many viewers will be saying goodbye to the show that has been broadcast for the past nine years, it marks the beginning for the main character, Ted Mosby, … Continue reading How I Met Your Mother comes to an end after nine seasons

Gustie of the Week: Hayden Goldstein and Matt Timmons

There are many student leaders at Gustavus Adolphus College. Among them are Hayden Goldstein and Matt Timmons, the newly elected Student Senate Co-Presidents, two  juniors who are both widely involved in campus life. Hayden, a computer science and financial economics double major, is from Waukee, Iowa. After getting accepted to Gustavus, he said it “just felt like the right fit.” He is a member of … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Hayden Goldstein and Matt Timmons

Disney’s award winning Frozen warms hearts

While there have been complaints regarding the quality of the recent Pixar movies, the movies under the normal Disney license have been exceptionally good. Princess and the Frog reintroduced the fairy tale formula to Disney movies, while Tangled continued the fairy tale theme but showed how Disney movies would now be CG animated.  Wreck-It Ralph did not follow the typical theme, but was still well-received. … Continue reading Disney’s award winning Frozen warms hearts

Tales from Abroad: Spain

Saludos de España! Greetings from Sevilla, Gusties! Before making the choice to study abroad, people often shared this cliché with me: “Choosing to study abroad will be the best decision you will make in college.” Though I wish I could mix things up a little bit, I will probably be coming back to campus saying the exact same thing.As the weeks and months pass by, … Continue reading Tales from Abroad: Spain