It was my first time on a plane. My first time traveling solo. My first time going out of the country. I was headed to the most populated country in the world. Go big or go home, right? At least that was the thought I clung to as I boarded the plane at MSP Airport, destined for Shanghai, China. I tried to remember why I … Continue reading Tales From Abroad (2/21/2014)
Gustavus students are known for a wide variety of interests. Extensively involved in both music and theater, Andrew Kendall is an example of a Gustie going above and beyond to pursue his passions. After coming to Gustavus from St. Cloud, Minn, Andrew worked hard to be a part of his field of interest: music. He auditioned and became a member of both the Gustavus Choir … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Andrew Kendall
Some will watch the Academy Awards for the glitz and glam of the red carpet. Some will watch for the awkward acceptance speeches. Others will watch simply to see if Leonardo DiCaprio will finally take home that long-awaited Oscar. But whether or not you decide to tune in to the 86th Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, you can becertain—millions of other people will … Continue reading And the Academy Award goes to . . .
On Jan. 16, the nominations for this year’s Academy Awards were announced. Being nominated for multiple Oscars is the ultimate form of advertising for a film. Never heard of Dallas Buyer’s Club? Well, it’s nominated for six Oscars, so go get it on DVD. This is also why many of the Oscar nominated movies are released in the month of December. The nominations help bring … Continue reading Great films, but no Oscar
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s death came as a surprise to his family, fellow actors, and fans. On Feb. 2 Hoffman was found dead at the age of 46 in his New York Apartment from an apparent drug overdose. Found by a friend, Hoffman had a syringe in his arm and an envelope of heroin near him. Many in shock expressed their sorrow over the matter. Robert … Continue reading “The most ambitious” Philip Seymour Hoffman
It’s the season for love. With Valentine’s Day on the brain, it’s time to show your crush, partner, or long term boo how you feel. You’ve bought the chocolate in shiny, red, heart shaped plastic. You’ve signed the mushy, pink, and poetic card. You’ve got a fistful of roses, combed hair, and dinner reservations at six. But you’re still missing one thing. It’s time to … Continue reading Romantic tunes for Valentine’s Day
Amid the massacre known as Super Bowl XLVIII, a young performer took the stage of MetLife Stadium and presented the world with his art. Bruno Mars, coming fresh from a recent Grammy award, offered a show that was as exciting as it was welcoming. Mars’s performance had an undisguised feeling of classy showmanship that was reminiscent of classic Michael Jackson. From the quality vocals to … Continue reading Mars’s halftime performance out of this world
Meryl Streep, utterly amazing as always, plays Violet Weston, the silver-tongued matriarch of a dysfunctional Southern family. Suffering from mouth cancer and an addiction to prescription pills, it quickly becomes evident that the mouth cancer is a result of the poisonous remarks she and her relatives sling at each other. This hostile environment eventually drives her husband to suicide and her adult children away. The … Continue reading Streep, Roberts star in August: Osage County
As a fourth generation Gustie, Senior Kelsey Abele knew she would be attending Gustavus since the minute her family told her she wouldn’t be allowed at Thanksgiving if she broke the string of family that had wandered the college throughout the ages. “I applied to other schools but I always knew I’d come here,” Kelsey said. “And I love it here. People toss around the word … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Kelsey Abele
The holidays are here! Christmas is undoubtedly the holiday with the most movies centered on it, (looking at you Die Hard). Christmas movies allow directors to get away with portraying happiness and presenting deep morals that public service announcements wish they could teach, and every family usually has a traditional holiday classic they watch every year. Favorite Animated Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Despite Hollywood’s … Continue reading Classic Christmas films supply warmth during the cold
