Staff Writer- Mary Athorp St. Patrick’s Day is always a day of great anticipation for many, especially college students who have Advising Day right after it, speaking hypothetically, of course. Now, whether or not you celebrated, I’m sure you still saw many people wearing green, you nodded to a ginger, or you noticed a mysterious number of people taking a walk down to St. Peter, … Continue reading Unveiling the Lore of Leperchauns
Staff Writer- Emily Sustaita Since I last wrote my Mr. Smith Goes To Washington article, it’s been a long time since I’ve sat down and discussed one of my favorite topics in the world—old Hollywood films! So, since spring is almost here, I thought I’d leave my burrow a little early—despite all the evil snow—and go on a tangent about a great film I watched … Continue reading The Apartment: the Masterpiece that Revealed the Underbelly of Society
Features Editor- Eric Hofer The vernal equinox is here, with March 20th marking the official start of spring. However, with nearly nine inches of snow dumped on Gustavus over the course of a weekend, it’s not unreasonable to feel as if we’re right back in the middle of winter. The grass is buried, the air freezes your skin, and the sidewalks keep threatening to slip … Continue reading Fake Spring Strikes Again
Staff Writer- Shy Lee March 20th marks an important day for the Organization for Latin American Students (OLAS) as they celebrate their largest event of the year, Latinx Night. The event is going to be hosted from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on March 20th in Alumni Hall. OLAS has decided on the theme Ritmo de la Noche (Rhythm of the Night): A Night Dedicated … Continue reading OLAS Hosts Latinx Night
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This week’s Gustie of the Week is Senior Brandon Wilcek. Wilcek is highly visible on campus as a Swim and Dive Captain, Gustie Greeter, Captain of a Caring Hands team, Co-President of Pre-Physician Assistant Club, and a member of Pediatric Cancer Outreach Crew and Tri-Beta. For Wilcek, involvement in student organizations has been essential to his Gustavus experience. “They all allow … Continue reading GoW: Brandon Wilcek
Staff Writer- Cora Hess As students are settled in after Spring Break, the Jazz Ensembles have been preparing for their upcoming winter showcase at 1:30 p.m. on March 21st in Björling Recital Hall. This is the second of three showcases they have throughout the academic year. Notably, it is a shared stage between the two large jazz ensembles: The Gustavus Jazz Ensemble and The Jazz … Continue reading Jazz Bands Perform Winter Showcase
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Last week, Gustavus Adolphus College welcomed scholar and author Carol Mason to campus to give a presentation on her recent book, From the Clinics to the Capitol: How Opposing Abortion Became Insurrectionary. According to the The University of California Press’ website, “From the Clinics to the Capitol breaks down the political strategy of the anti-abortion movement and the ties between the … Continue reading Gustavus Hosts Guest Lecturer Carol Mason
Staff Writer- Sam Paulsen Over the past seven months, a wide variety of individuals from across the Gustavus community have been hard at work on President John Volin’s five-year strategic plan. This plan is being spearheaded by the strategic planning steering committee, consisting of a team of 11 people, including faculty, staff, and students. The process has, however, not been limited to just a select … Continue reading Campus Continues Discussions Around Five-Year Strategic Plan
Staff Writer- Amelia Dewberry This weekend, four Gustavus music ensembles will come together for a complete performance of Beethoven’s Mass in C Op. 86. This masterwork concert will feature the Gustavus Choir, Choir of Christ Chapel, Lucia Singers, and Gustavus Symphony Orchestra (GSO). Everyone is invited to attend at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 15th, in Christ Chapel. Over 300 student musicians are involved in … Continue reading Choirs and Orchestra Perform Mass in C
Staff Writer- Evangelyn Hill Advising day is Wednesday, March 18th, when students across campus will be exploring future course options and career choices. With a day off from classes, here are some suggestions to make the most of advising day. The Registrar’s Office is a good place to start if you have questions about course registration, your transcript, academic policies, and more. A representative from … Continue reading Spring Advising Day is Around the Corner
