The speaking engagements are piling up for Joyce Sutphen, professor of English who was named Minnesota’s Poet Laureate on August 23 by Governor Mark Dayton. “It’s amazing how many people have called me and sent e-mail messages,” Sutphen said. Since her appointment, she has received several requests from schools, libraries, teachers and fellow poets across the state to set up talks and other events. “At … Continue reading Poet Laureate, Joyce Sutphen, gears up for a busy year

Super 8 is a sci-fi thriller by director J.J. Abrams and producer Stephen Spielberg about a mysterious train crash in a small Ohio town and the events that follow. Set in 1979, a group of teenagers who are creating a zombie film for a “Super 8” film festival attempt to make sense of mysterious events happening around them after they witness a train crash in … Continue reading A Super Gr(8) movie to start the campus line up

On May 15, two men, Jon Kaus and Dan Barker, will participate in a formal debate mediated by Professor of Political Science Kate Knutson, and sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian athletes (FCA). The debate entitled, “Can we Be Good without God” will be held in Alumni Hall at 7:00 p.m. According to FCA advisors, the debate is meant to “bring to campus an event … Continue reading Can we debate about God?

The Diversity Leadership council (DLC) will host their annual Diversity Awards Banquet on May 14, at 6:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. The event honors two students, one faculty member and one event each year that have exemplified outstanding commitment to promoting diversity on campus. “What the awards try to do is honor the students, faculty and events that have made great strides in promoting diversity … Continue reading Highlighting diversity on campus

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas meets Nightmare Before Christmas  in Rango, an animated children’s movie about a water-deprived Western town in search for the hero they need to save them from superstitions. Johnny Depp lends his distinguishable voice and witty disposition to the main character, Rango, a chameleon and out-of-work actor. He realizes, after being thrown out of a moving car, that he is … Continue reading On-campus movie: Go see Rango

The Choir of Christ Chapel May 6, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Christ Chapel Seniors Honor Recital May 7, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall The Lucia Singers’ Annual Mother’s Day Concert May 8, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Christ Chapel Tanya Rupp Senior Piano Recital May 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Bjorling Recital Hall Benjamin Wolf Senior Bass Trombone Recital May 8, 7:30 to 8:30 … Continue reading Student Concerts