…on the classics loved by many The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear … although some should probably sing a bit louder than others. While a majority of this year’s Christmas albums sound like wannabe top 40 hits, there are a few diamonds in the rough. The following albums demonstrate the wide spectrum that was Christmas music … Continue reading Christmas albums of 2012—some interesting takes…
Total Recall, an action-adventure story taking place at the end of the 21st century, brings about memories of the first Bourne movies as a lost past plagues the protagonist. Doug Quaid (Colin Farrell, In Bruges, Alexander), an ordinary worker of The Colony, seems to have a questionable past he can’t quite recollect. He’s haunted by a recurring nightmare of his capture some years before. After … Continue reading The distant future: the year 2000 … or 2099, rather
…a taste of dance diversity Expect modern, jazz and some Beyonce. This year’s Shared Space entitled Shared Space … Connections in Space, dance concert is a display of dances that incorporates movements from different genres. Seniors Katherine Arndt, Hollie Edlund, Rachel Johnson and Sophia Ogren-Dehn are directing the concert, as well as choreographing and performing. The overall theme of diversity is shown through each choreographer’s … Continue reading Shared Space … Connections in Space gives the audience…
Christ Chapel is celebrating two very exciting anniversaries this year, the 50th anniversary of Christ Chapel, and the 40th anniversary of Christmas in Christ Chapel (CC in C). Christ Chapel was constructed in the fall of 1961 and dedicated in 1962. It sits at the geographical center of campus. The design and architecture was well thought out for its time. The cement walls were poured … Continue reading A Jubilee of tradition on campus both in worship and faith
The annual Christmas celebration at Gustavus is in full preparation. Tickets are being sent and singers are rehearsing for the 40th Christmas in Christ Chapel celebration. Singers from the Choir of Christ Chapel, the Gustavus Choir and the Lucia Singers will be performing along with the Gustavus Wind Orchestra during the worship services Friday Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Each year a theme … Continue reading Oh come all ye faithful, celebrate in Chapel
…The Campaign comes to campus Ah, campaign season. That time from September to November that everyone holds so dear in their hearts. Watching The Campaign certainly made it feel like election season didn’t stop after Obama’s re-election. In fact, it brought me back to the beginning of this school year when the election mudslinging was in full swing. Zach Galifinakis stars in this movie and … Continue reading The election is over, but…
A big part of the Gustavus student experience is being able to showcase your own talents and work, whether you are presenting research at a conference or performing your music in Björling Recital Hall. One such opportunity comes in the form of the annual Theatre Gallery. Each year, students in the Department of Theatre and Dance are given the chance to have their advanced theatre … Continue reading 2012 Theatre Gallery displays advanced student projects
I had high hopes. Let’s be honest, The Dark Knight was a huge success, some say even better than the first of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, Batman Begins. So, naturally, I was expecting something equal to or greater than Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker. A lot of people said it couldn’t be done, that it wouldn’t be done. I didn’t know what to think. … Continue reading The Dark Knight Rises to the climax of Nolan’s trilogy
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration held every year on Nov. 1. It is a day that honors the souls of deceased loved ones who, some cultures believe, are welcomed back for the night. The tradition originated in Mexico and is also celebrated in parts of the United States and Central America. In parts of rural Mexico, people spend … Continue reading Dia de los Muertos Celebrates in Chapel
…artist and viewer revealed through film An artist’s goal is to try to capture a moment in the busy world in order to share an emotion with the audience. Professor in Art and Art History Kris Lowe has spent the last one and a half years creating the documentary, Painting the Place Between, and features four artists: Betsey Byers, Jil Evans, Andrew Wykes and Holly … Continue reading Painting the Place Between…
