Thirty women will continue the Gustavus tradition of performing The Vagina Monologues for the Gustavus and St. Peter communities this February 25 and 26. The Vagina Monologues is a series of monologues that have been created based on interviews of over 200 women talking about their fantasies and fears regarding their sexuality. “We all have different experiences with our vaginas, and the Monologues help tell … Continue reading Vagina Monologues
When: Feb. 24 through March 10, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Where: Schafer Gallery What: A Junior level Art Majors Exhibition. The exhibit includes the work of Leif Estenson, Samuel Hemmerich, Blong Lor, Cassandra Napoli, Heather Pallas, Zabrina Stellburg, Evan Taylor, Mai Yia Moua and Passang Chozom. It is open to both the campus community and the public. Continue reading Art Exhibit
When: Feb. 20 When: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Where: Linnaeus Arboretum What: “Ski, snowshoe, or walk the groomed trails of the Linnaeus Arboretum and play a hand of poker when you’re finished. Playing card stations will be placed along the trail and the best hand upon return to the Interpretive Center wins! Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, cookies and a warm fire inside the Interpretive Center. … Continue reading Poker Ski Run
How often do we take time out of our day to think about our thinking? Is what we are learning really important? Am I becoming a well rounded person through my classes? These are some serious questions that the philosophy department and the the Hanson-Peterson chair want students at Gustavus to spend more time thinking about. On Monday Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m. in room … Continue reading The meaning of “liberal arts”
Four years of varsity soccer, Student Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB), Gustie buddies, Study Buddies, the Elders program, Senior Class Legacy Committee, Chemistry Tutor and Teaching Assistant; this long list consists of all the things Senior Chemistry Major Chelsea Bayer has been involved in during her three and a half years here at Gustavus. However, Chelsea, a Rogers, Minn. native, has not only participated in but … Continue reading Paging Dr. Bayer!
A month of singing amazing music, experiencing a new culture, appreciating artwork and eating a lot of good food: this is what the Gustavus Choir is coming home from after its 15 day tour of Italy. Led by Chaplain Brian Johnson and Associate Professor of Music Greg Aune, the Gustavus Choir spent January Interim Experience singing in cathedrals and basilicas all across the country. The … Continue reading Gustavus Choir is back
I went to see Due Date expecting a substandard, contrived film with few humorous scenes. Regretfully, I have to report that my these expectations were maintained throughout the entire movie. Due Date features Robert Downey, Jr. as protagonist Peter Highman. Peter is traveling home from Atlanta to Los Angeles to be with his wife, Sarah, as she gives Cesarean birth to their firstborn. Just as … Continue reading Over Due Date
Tyler Grey is most recognizable to the Gustavus community as number 3 on the Men’s Basketball team. This junior Management Major and basketball wingman has been playing for Gustavus for the past three years. He has played basketball for the majority of his life. “I guess I’ve been playing for my whole life. I got my first tiny tykes basketball hoop for Christmas when I … Continue reading A slam dunk for Gustavus
For the past two weeks, Gustavus has been hosting a Starcraft II tournament. Starcraft is a real-time computer strategy game in which two opponents compete against each other. “A typical game of Starcraft consists of two opposing sides which battle to destroy each other,” Junior Computer Science Major and Public Relations Coordinator for the tournament. Cory Ruegg said. “It is a war game in which … Continue reading Starcraft frenzy
Michael Morimoto has already made a strong first impression at Gustavus. “He’s one of the nicest, most involved and most unique people I’ve ever met,” First-year Amy Prasad, one of his high school friends, said. He is a “renaissance man” and among the ranks of the most promising First-year students. Michael, a Bloomington native and Gustavus First-year, has many interests and talents that range from … Continue reading Michael Morimoto – Starting out fresh
