A black and white video slowly pans across a swanky apartment living room. A slow and mournful guitar riff begins. Jake Jones enters the frame and croons the lyrics that jumped into his head not more than a few months ago. The song progresses into a dark and folksy cowboy ballad that could have been written and performed by the likes of Bob Dylan or John … Continue reading Alum Jake Jones strums his way to the top
The first thing people associate with Nepal is the Himalayas. If there is one thing you should understand about Nepal, it’s that it isn’t just Himalayan mountains. Yes, it has some of the world’s tallest mountains but there are also jungles with tigers and rhinos, a sprawling urban capital, a developing government, and the rich culture of a country that’s never been conquered. In the … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (10/11/2013)
No matter is the age, Disney has impacted someone’s childhood in one way or another. While some of us were too young to experience the 90’s Disney “Renaissance” (consisting of films like The Lion King and Aladdin in theatres), we were fortunate enough to grow up with the CG animated team that Disney purchased: Pixar. Pixar created a variety of franchises, and were known for … Continue reading Monsters University: Pixar’s step in the right direction
Cindy Mayweather, The ArchAndroid, The Electric Lady, and Android No. 57821 all refer to one of the many characters within the universe Janelle Monáe creates in her music. Mostly known by the public for her ten second guest appearance in Fun’s “We Are Young,” Monáe carries an array of sounds and visions that haven’t been discovered by the general public. Last month, Monáe released her … Continue reading Electric Lady shocks critics and audiences alike
If there is one place to really enjoy all the beauty that fall brings to campus, it is the arboretum. With the help of several student workers every year, Linneaus Arboretum Director and Naturalist Scott Moeller and Administrative Assistant Shirley Mellema put on a free event for students called Fall Fest. Mellema hopes that the wide spectrum of activities and vendors will make the event … Continue reading Annual Fall Fest returns to Linneaus Arboretum
We planned to meet up at Minneapolis-St. Paul-International Airport to check-in together two hours before departing on our flight to Amsterdam. We were embarking together on a three month adventure on the Antioch Women and Gender Studies in Europe program. The program was set up so that we got a chance to live in the Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland, including a break … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (10/4/2013)
The first Despicable Me movie released in 2010 was one of Universal Pictures’ biggest hits, which was a surprise since it was not produced by the animation kings of Disney or Dreamworks. What did they do afterwards? They did what any franchise that made over $500 million would do (other than make spin-off TV shows or reboots). They made a sequel. Does Despicable Me 2 … Continue reading Despicable Me 2: even more minion madness
Painting the Place Between, is a feature-length documentary by Assistant Professor of Art and Art History, Kristen Lowe, will be premiering at the Fitzgerald Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota on Dec. 6, 2013. There will be a reception to meet the artists showcased in the film at 6:45 p.m. before the screening at 7:30 p.m. “My hope for the film is that the audience will … Continue reading Painting the Place Between merges artistic mediums
As I wake up at 8:45 a.m. for a 9 a.m. class, I’m suddenly thankful for the Swedish ‘academic quarter,’ which grants students 15 minutes after the turn of the hour to get to class before the lecture actually begins. So much for Swedish punctuality, I think as I throw together a quick breakfast and hop on my second-hand silver Neptune bike. I have noticed … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (9/27/2013)
The debut solo performance of Le Grande Bande & Chorus (LGBC), “Handel’s Water Music,” is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 6 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Björling Recital Hall. The local nonprofit orchestra and chorus were established in June 2011 by Gustavus alumnus Michael Asmus ‘13. The 28 musicians in LGBC are mostly students from Gustavus. The orchestra also features members of the Mankato Symphony Orchestra and … Continue reading Le Grande Band & Chorus to debut with Handel’s “Water Music”
