Starting this year Gustavus will be home to its second Distinguished Endowed Chair, Dr. Greg Aune. This position is an entirely new one created by a generous donation from Jon and Anita Young, and allows one professor to focus on a specific subject. This donation was formally called the Jon and Anita Young Distinguished Endowed Chair in Choral Conducting. The Distinguished Endowed Chair creates for … Continue reading Aune Receives Distinguished Chair
No matter what you want to learn about Gustavus—the tornado of 1998, the streakers that once bolted through the cafeteria or the history of diversity on campus—Gustavus A-Z probably has something to say about the subject. Dave Kenney has compiled the highlights of Gustavus Adolphus’ 150 years of history into one glossy book. Photos, old cartoons, Market Place menus, quotes from old Gustavian Weeklys… all … Continue reading Gustavus A-Z: A look through our history
Cars 2, directed by John Lasseter, is primarily a story of the friendship between two characters, Lightning McQueen (played by Owen Wilson) and Mater (played by Larry the Cable Guy). Lightning McQueen is the amicable red race-car. Mater, a rusty tow-truck, greets McQueen upon his arrival with a bout of exuberance. The resident cars of Radiator Springs also celebrate McQueen’s return. Meanwhile, Mater argues with … Continue reading Cars 2—fun for Family Weekend
Forty-five years ago, Warren Beck ‘67 was attending classes in some of the same buildings we walk into every day. On October 1st of this year an entirely new academic building was dedicated in his name after he donated sixteen million dollars to its construction. Warren Beck is the President/Commercial R.E. Developer at Gebbert and Beck, Inc. and President at Galleria Hotel LLC. Now, Warren … Continue reading The Becks—long history in Gustavus community
In Captain America: The First Avenger, Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) dreams of joining the army during World War II. The army refuses to recruit him because of his size and his lack of physical ability. Rogers, nevertheless, is unyielding in his effort to get recruited. Things change when Rogers becomes acquainted with Dr. Abraham Erskine (Stanley Tucci), the lead scientist associated with “Project Rebirth.” Abraham … Continue reading Captain America comes to rescue you from homework
Coming Out Week, sponsored by Queers and Allies (Q&A), begins this Sunday, Oct. 9 and will last until Friday, Oct. 14. “Coming Out Week is basically a celebration of coming out, not just if you are gay, but as an ally, because that’s also incredibly important on campus—to know that people support you,” Senior Geography and Nursing Major and Co-President of Q&A Cristian Raether said. … Continue reading Coming Out Week brings Queers and Allies together
With a career given over to protean change and stretching as far back as Wilco’s, it’s hard to say just what sonic territories have been left uncharted. The group has pumped out morbid piano-laced pop tunes such as “Summerteeth”, strummed Americana-infused country in the spirit of Graham Parsons “Being There”, poked fun at Americana under a veneer of guitar feedback “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot”, probed the … Continue reading Start listening to The Whole Love
Tim is a favorite professor of many students and faculty because he is very dedicated to his work. “He is the ultimate teacher, administrator, scholar and intellectual,” Director of Communication Services and Special Events Dean Wahlund ’72 said. Tim has proven all of these words true. “Tim has been a real mentor for me. He is someone who truly understands students and their needs,” Senior … Continue reading Professor Tim Robinson: Changing Gustie lives since 1969
Comedy is grounded in absurdity and irony, but there isn’t only one formula with which to apply them. We need a break from the stoner comedic formula. Horrible Bosses, directed by Seth Gordon, fails to give viewers that break. Although its protagonists don’t smoke weed, it has several qualities which are common among “stoner” flicks. These commonalities between stoner flicks include the lack of character … Continue reading Horrible Bosses fuses comedy and work frustrations
While walking down the halls of the new Beck Academic Building, one might notice how the building is home to a rather eclectic collection of art and a yearbook timeline. Although inspired by the Sesquicentennial, the yearbook timeline on the first level of Beck adds another touch of interest to the building. A collage of photos from the past and present adorn the wall, and … Continue reading Beck Academic Hall gives Gustavus artists its walls
