Fifteen of us sat with our legs crossed and huddled in the corner of a classroom, intently listening to the translation of a children’s meeting that was taking place.. “What are your human rights?” the facilitator asked a group of 25 middle-school aged students. One student after another rattled off basic human rights—the right to live, the right to education, the right to freedom—the list … Continue reading Tales fromAbroad (11/9/2013)
With the release of a new set of games, Pokémon revives a generation of players and fans. Soon to follow with a new era of anime, cards, and accessories, what was old becomes new again. For something to remain popular for 15 years and counting, it’s important that the Pokémon series carries many of the traditions that have made it great, while adding new features … Continue reading Gotta catch em’ all in Pokémon X and Y
Why are there so many apocalyptic themed movies in 2013? The Mayans screwed up! Needless to say, we’ve seen a wide variety of these movies this year. There have been generic films like Oblivion and After Earth, funny spoofs on an apocalypse like Warm Bodies and This Is the End, and movies like The Smurfs 2 where we simply question our humanity. Coming off of … Continue reading Elysium misses the mark in apocalyptic film cannon
First-year Sylvia Michels wasn’t exactly sure how her parents would react to her first role in a college theater production in Christine Evan’s Trojan Barbie. Her character, Polly X, is a rebellious, art-loving, punk princess who is doomed to be sacrificially murdered—but not before some of the soldiers can get their hands on her. “My theater director in high school was a pastor, so everything … Continue reading Trojan Barbie kicks off year with social justice theater
I always thought that if I went to Africa, that I would be riding an elephant. But riding a camel twice in one day comes in at a close second. I had the privilege to take a weekend trip to the beautiful country of Morocco while studying abroad in Spain. Our group went to four cities: Chefchaouen, Tangier, Tetouan, and Asilah. Each city was very unique, … Continue reading Tales fromAbroad (11/1/2013)
With some funny trailers and an interesting concept, We’re the Millers, became the highest grossing comedy of 2013, surpassing films like The Heat and This is the End. This is in part due to its director, Rawson Marshall Thunder, best known for directing the well-received sports-comedy, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. But does this drug-smuggling fake family bring the goods? Jason Sudeikis portrays David, a … Continue reading We’re the Millers gets raunchy for cheap laughs
Music, dancing, tradition, culture. All this and more was presented at the exotic Zorongo Flamenco event on Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Alumni Hall. Attendees were treated to an exciting experience and a chance to see first-hand the sultry traditional Spanish flamenco dancing. The event is a recreation of the ambience of Café Cantante of the 1900s in Spain, when flamenco dancers, singers, and musicians would … Continue reading GAC experiences culture of Spain through Flamenco
Why am I running? I keep asking myself this every time I step out the door for my daily jog. As I weave through the middle of the meadows in Edinburgh, I keep asking myself this. I know this isn’t where I belong; I am supposed to be at the pub or playing video games while eating fish and chips, so why am I running? … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (10/18/2013)
Starting April 21, 2008, Twin Cities Live (TCL) began its career as a local talk show. Covering events and activities occurring in the Twin Cities, the show airs five days a week at 3 p.m. The show covers several different segments focusing on fashion, nutrition and food, local businesses, music, people, gardening, bargains, and entertainment. Hosted by Elizabeth Ries and Chris Egert, the show’s main … Continue reading Gusties show school pride on Twin Cities Live
There will be no on-campus movie showing this weekend, instead let’s celebrate a holiday that has had a huge impact on Hollywood: Halloween. The celebration of Halloween has influenced filmmakers to direct films that either celebrate the holiday’s traditions or make men that can sound like James Earl Jones scream like a little girl. What movies make me proud to adore a holiday that allows … Continue reading Spooky Cinema: films to get you in the Halloween spirit
