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Weekend movie “The Purge” — nothing more than a mildly scary cliché

When I first saw a commercial for The Purge on television, I had mixed feelings.  I felt that the concept of the movie was interesting, but nothing else really stood out that made me want to see this movie in theatres immediately.  Welcome to Cinematic Critiques, I am your reviewer, first-year Brady Lass.  Should you go out and see The Purge, or should you do … Continue reading Weekend movie “The Purge” — nothing more than a mildly scary cliché

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Nicky Sparks does it again! Only this time, it’s diff—

—oh wait, it’s exactly the same If you have any experience with Nicholas Sparks’ work, and have somehow not seen or read Safe Haven, simply retrace the plotlines of each and every other story of his, and you’ll match it up with his newest film adaptation of yet another of his monotonous novels. While I have had the rather dull pleasure of reading only one … Continue reading Nicky Sparks does it again! Only this time, it’s diff—

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Firethorne release party

The 2013 Spring issue is the color edition of the bi-yearly student published journal, which features a 16 page spread of full-color art pieces. It features short-stories, poetry, photography, paintings, and sculptures, all submitted by Gustavus students. At 7 p.m. May 17 in the Courtyard Caf, everyone is invited to listen to the readings and descriptions of people’s works while enjoying some nice refreshments. Copies … Continue reading Firethorne release party

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Senior art show in Hillstrom will give Art Attack

Art is not an easy creation for some people. It can require inspiration and a passion for the media you are working with. But for Senior Art Studio Majors Leif Erik Estenson, Karl Brudvig, Miranda Bickett, Olivia Thao Nguyen, See Thor, and Margit Bren, art is their passion. These six seniors have had their art work juried by the faculty of the art department and … Continue reading Senior art show in Hillstrom will give Art Attack

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Lucia, St. Ansgar’s, and Handbells will welcome Spring to campus

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

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Mediocrity surrounds Identity Thief— Give me better humor

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

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Machinal—through the eyes on the stage

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

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An interview with big speaker, Actor Jeffrey Tambor

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

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Metal casting in the modern world

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

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Books in Bloom merges design with library resources

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

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