Marcjanna Taylor – Opinion Columnist Horror movies, once considered a low brow by critics of film, are now a Hollywood staple. The genre has grown over the years, amassing a large following. There are many sub genres of horror. The one I’ll be focusing on is slasher. The first horror movie, what is now known as slasher, was was Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho released in the 1960’s. … Continue reading What makes a good slasher film?
By Will Sorg In 1973, William Friedkin’s film adaptation of The Exorcist was released onto audiences all over the world. With it’s modest $11,000,000 budget, it grossed $441,306,145 worldwide, and adjusting for inflation it is the most successful rated R movie ever made. Audiences were completely captivated by the horrific story of a young girl being possessed by a demonic spirit. It faced huge criticism … Continue reading Movies From The Library: The Exorcist
Brady Boie – Staff Writer After something of a rough (pumpkin)patch in the season, the Gustavus women’s soccer team was set to play Bethel in a conference game on Oct. 23. The game was a difficult back and forth with neither team displaying any particular advantage, culminating in a double overtime situation for the Gusties. Eventually, the Gusties managed to prevail over their opponents as First-year Lillian … Continue reading Women’s soccer wins in frightening OT
Alli Joerger – Staff Writer The Gustavus women’s volleyball team has had a spooktacular season. Their dominant play throughout the year has brought the team together and given the Gusties an opportunity to snag the number one seed as the season draws to a close. “Bethel and Hamline have a big match this weekend, and depending on the outcome of that game, we will either be the … Continue reading Volleyball has monstrous weekend
Saturday, October 9, 2021 Campus Safety responded to a report of property damage on the second floor of North Hall. Campus Safety responded to a medical amnesty call at Chapel View Townhomes. Sunday, October 10, 2021 Campus Safety took a report from a Professor in Fine Arts Music, they stated that 2 of their keys were stolen. Wednesday October 13, 2021 Campus Safety responded to … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (10/22/2021)
Mel Pardock – Staff Writer As of Tuesday, October 12th, the arboretum located on Gustavus’ campus has been renamed from “The Linnaeus Arboretum” to “The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College.” This name change came after a process of deliberation that involved campus associates, a look into historical perspectives and collaboration with Swedish historians, and board conversations. The Board announced the creation of the Linnaeus Deliberation Circle … Continue reading Arb name changes to ‘The Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College’
Emily Seppelt – Staff Writer This year marks the return of the week long Out of Scandinavia Artist-in Residence-program sponsored by the Scandinavian Studies department. This years guest is writer and filmmaker Lawen Mohtadi. Mohtadi is most well known for her biography of Roma civil rights activist Katarina Taikon and the subsequent documentary Taikon: The Untold Story of a Roma Freedom Fighter. Mohati immersed herself in … Continue reading Q&A with the Artist-in-residence: Lawen Mohtadi
Korri Wojack – Staff Writer The Diversity Leadership Council put on their carnival Wednesday October 20 in Alumni Hall. The carnival is held every year so that the campus community has an opportunity to see and learn about all of the organizations that are a working part of DLC during the year, and to see some of the people from the organizations themselves. It’s held as … Continue reading Annual DLC carnival returns
Zhipeng Li – Staff Writer Needing advice on dining service, but afraid there is no one you could talk to? Need extra information for your upcoming curling practice? Or even simply yearning for some wild mushrooms— Kevin Birr is the one you should talk to here in the Gustavus community. Serving for the Gustavus community as the Assistant Director of Dining Service for more than a … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Kevin Birr
Emma Kelsey – Staff Writer Queers and Allies is a student-led organization here on the Gustavus campus, dedicated to fostering positive relationships within and among students of LGBTQIA+ identity and allies. The group seeks to raise awareness on issues affecting the LGBTQIA+ community, be a resource for those questioning or not yet out, create an inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone, and make changes where they … Continue reading Q&A hosts 17th annual drag show
