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Oh come all ye faithful, celebrate in Chapel

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

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Variety

The election is over, but…

…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…

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Annabel Landaverde

Annabel Landaverde graduated last spring with the class of 2012, yet she maintains an active presence on campus as the Admission Counselor/Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment. She actively recruits in Minnesota, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri.  Annabel enjoys her new position at Gustavus despite its high learning curve. When Annabel came to St. Peter she brought with her an appreciation and sensitivity to other cultures partly because … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Annabel Landaverde

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2012 Theatre Gallery displays advanced student projects

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

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The Dark Knight Rises to the climax of Nolan’s trilogy

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

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Dia de los Muertos Celebrates in Chapel

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

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Variety

Painting the Place Between…

…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…

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Gustie of the Week

Gustie of the Week: Tristan Fernstrom

Tristan Fernstrom came to Gustavus knowing that on the inside he was a little different than what outsiders saw. During his first year at Gustavus, Tristan was known as Erica, the name given to him at birth, and over Coming Out Week Erica came out as a lesbian. As time went on and he learned more about himself, however, Tristan realized that identifying as a … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Tristan Fernstrom

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Behold the Coach dazzles audience…

…and leaves them pondering The theatre production of Behold the Coach, in a Blazer, Uninsured (and other good intentions) premiered last Thursday night, Oct. 25, 2012. The piece, directed by Assistant Professor in Theatre and Dance and LALACS Henry MacCarthy, left audiences with mixed reactions of puzzlement, intrigue, and thought-provoking contemplations. Presented in a series of five short plays written by Will Eno and originally … Continue reading Behold the Coach dazzles audience…

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LGBT on TV…

…The history of queers on the small-screen Situational comedies have long been an important reflection of pop culture, and representations of minority groups in these shows can often serve as a mirror image of how we view these groups in real life. In the mid-1970s the first openly-gay, recurring characters began to emerge in the television scene. Perhaps the most memorable portrayal was John Ritter … Continue reading LGBT on TV…

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