For Senior Joe Turner, music isn’t just a hobby: its a lifestyle. As a music major, the President of the Gustavus Choir, co-chair of the Greeters, and a member of the men’s a capella ensemble G-Sharp, singing is one thing Joe can’t get enough of. Joe followed in the footsteps of his mother when he joined the Gustavus Choir during his Junior year, of which … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Joe Turner
May is the month for music. The Lucia Singers and St. Ansgar’s Chorus will perform in Christ Chapel May 16 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Dr. Brandon Dean. Dr. Chad Winterfeldt will be leading the two handbell choirs of Chirst Chapel in their first annual concert on May 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. Both directors are very excited about presenting their … Continue reading Lucia, St. Ansgar’s, and Handbells will welcome Spring to campus
If it’s a good film featuring Jason Bateman that you want, I’d advise renting Juno or even watching some old Arrested Development episodes because, unfortunately, Identity Thief doesn’t really make the cut. Bateman plays Sandy Patterson, an honest man trying to make his way up the ladder at his law firm, with a wife and two kids, until one day something goes awry. Cue entrance … Continue reading Mediocrity surrounds Identity Thief— Give me better humor
On May 9-11 in Anderson Theater, the Gustavus Theater and Dance Department will close out the 2012-2013 theater season with a performance of Machinal, a play written by playwright Sophie Treadwell, a pioneering feminist from the 1920s, and directed by Professor in Theater and Dance Amy Seham . The play is the story of Ruth Snyder, the first woman executed in the electric chair for … Continue reading Machinal—through the eyes on the stage
On April 26, Actor Jeffrey Tambor spoke in Christ Chapel about “What’s keeping you from performing your life.” Beforehand, Gustavian Weekly staff got an exclusive interview with him. Q: Why did you decide to become an actor? A: “I lived across the street from a theatre at San Francisco State University. I watched actors perform, and they did this remarkable thing where they would stop … Continue reading An interview with big speaker, Actor Jeffrey Tambor
It’s hard to tell whether Senior English Major Julia Tindell’s empowering, caring demeanor or intelligence and immense skill makes her a stand out at Gustavus. “She is a fantastic writer, and that applies to basically every kind of writing I can think of. When we read the plays we wrote in class, hers were always very skillfully done, and I would be impressed each time. … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Julia Tindell
Greg Mueller has spent this semester teaching ten Gustavus women about the art of cast metal sculpture. The process of cast metal sculpture began 5000 years ago, incorporating the elements of earth, air, fire, and water. This is also the art form that Paul Granlund, long time Sculptor-in-Residence at Gustavus, used to create the Granlund Sculptures located around campus. The process of casting metal creates … Continue reading Metal casting in the modern world
This year, the Folke-Bernadotte Memorial Library will be hosting its third annual Books in Bloom Event. This event, put on by the Gustavus Library Associates (GLA) is a fundraiser for the library, with all money raised going to increase the library’s endowment. Funds are raised by individual sponsors who donate five-hundred dollars to sponsor a “bloom,” or a floral arrangement based on a book that … Continue reading Books in Bloom merges design with library resources
James Blake returns with his soulful release Overgrown following his dub-heavy EP “Love What Happened Here” released last winter and his self-titled debut full length in 2010. The blend and variety on Overgrown is stronger than his debut, creating a more definitive sound rather than an alternating mixtape of ballads and club music. While still carrying the dub-step label, Blake could not be further from … Continue reading James Blake brings beats and soul to second album
It’s another tale of bad guy gangster meets questionably motived cop in 2013’s Gangster Squad. With big name actors at its side, this film tries so hard to be something great, but falls short and provides an average amount of excitement. Sgt. John O’Mara (Josh Brolin, No Country For Old Men) is ordered to work undercover to take down Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn, Milk), the … Continue reading Gangster Squad falls short of expectations
