Balancing a love of basketball with an education major. Senior Seth Anderson is a basketball star. He has been all-conference the last two years, was conference MVP this year, was nominated for the Jostens award and, thanks to the voting of his fellow students, will fly to Virgina for the All-Star game this Saturday. Despite all of his success, Seth remains humble. “Thanks, everybody, for … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Seth Anderson
If it’s a light weekend you’re after, with a laugh and a delightful love life, you’ll find solace in your own collection of romantic comedies rather than the dark mystery found in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Don’t get me wrong, Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Cowboys and Aliens) and Rooney Mara (The Social Network) both play intriguing characters in a story fraught with questions. … Continue reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo brings a dark mystery
The annual President’s Ball offers students the opportunity to get off campus for a night of fun. Though this year’s dance will not be exactly what students remember from the past, the Campus Activities Board is confident that they will enjoy the change. One major change to this year’s President’s Ball is that it will take place in the Landmark Center in St. Paul. “It … Continue reading 29th Annual President’s Ball—new sound, new location
Ahhhhh. The Hunger Games. When I first glimpsed the title several years ago, I thought, “A game about starvation? That’s an unusual plot.” But Suzanne Collins’s book supplied far better reading than anticipated. In fact, it deserved to be a movie (which it now is). Collins provided enough action to keep me entertained and enough drama—and yes, romance—to make the violence more than just senseless … Continue reading The Hunger Games: Read it before you watch the movie
Building on tradition with enthusiasm As a former Gustavus student and a current instructor, Chad Fothergill tries to find a balance between life and work. Chad initially came to Gustavus as a student with the intention to be a physics major, but quickly discovered he was more inclined to be a music major and history minor. “I changed pretty quick. I decided I liked practicing … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Chad Fothergill
Gustavus dancers soar to choreography created by professors, guest artists and a student Coming together for this spring’s dance concert, the choreographers behind Something Like Flight focus on human relationships with various forms, style and purposes in a diverse collection of modern dance pieces. Featuring the choreography of four Gustavus faculty, three guest artists and one student, the concert displays talent, artistic vision and the … Continue reading Spring dance concert is Something Like Flight
This spring marks the return of the Tri Sigma Sorority’s philanthropic event Rockin’ For Robbie: Battle of the Bands. The second-annual installment of this charity concert has been keeping the Sigma sisterhood busily preparing for the new set boasting four Gustavus-grown bands. The concert will be in Alumni Hall on Friday, March 16, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sigmas will also be tabling outside … Continue reading Rockin’ for Robbie: Battle of the Bands
If you’re a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you may be disappointed. If you’re a fan of Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law and quick moving scenes, you’re due to watch the newest installment of the Sherlock Holmes franchise, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows. In this sequel, Holmes is up against his cunning and (perhaps more brilliant) adversary, Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris, Mr. Deeds) and it’s … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Action, Not Mystery
Building bridges in more ways than one. Senior Irma Marquez Trapero loves exploring issues of race, culture and diversity. Her majors in political science and gender, women and sexuality studies as well as the organizations she is involved in reflect this commitment. Irma is in Zeta Chi Phi Sorority and is the co-chair of Building Bridges. Although Building Bridges takes up much of her time … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Irma Marquez
The Hillstrom Museum of Art has two new art exhibitions on display. Both Reflections & Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Venice, 1900-1940 and Now + Then will be on display through April 22, 2012. Reflections & Undercurrents: Ernest Roth and Printmaking in Venice, 1900-1940 This exhibition features prints that illustrate the picturesque structures of Venice by artists who were instrumental to the etching revival in … Continue reading Exhibitions in Hillstrom feature Venice and Gustavus family
