Bards in the Arb features Minnesotan poet Tom Hennen

Before beginning the reading, Professor Philip Bryant  introduced the poet at the Melva Interpretive Center. “Tom is absolutely fearless in hearing the poems, and writes them with abinding faith,” Bryant said. Then Tom Hennon rose and stood behind the podium. Before reading, he spoke softly to the crowd, greeting familiar faces. Throughout the reading, he never raised his voice above a gentle drawl. The audience … Continue reading Bards in the Arb features Minnesotan poet Tom Hennen

I AM WE ARE Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

Friday, Nov. 20 kicks off the celebration of the 20th anniversary of I Am We Are on campus. There are many workshops throughout the weekend as alumni and current members of the current I Am We Are Troupe  (IAWA) collaborate to create a special show. “Students, staff and faculty here today should be proud of our commitment to justice, equality and diversity,” Professor Lang, Director … Continue reading I AM WE ARE Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary

Give Thanks to the Movie Industry Over Break

Thanksgiving is a time for many to have a week off from school and spend it with family and friends. When I’m not emptying my wallet while Christmas shopping for my loved ones, I like to see what new movies are out or which ones I’ve missed in the past month. Thanksgiving week is usually the time for a good chunk of “Oscar bait” movies … Continue reading Give Thanks to the Movie Industry Over Break

Men’s Basketball is Ready for Tip-Off

The Gustavus Men’s Basketball team starts their season on Saturday, Nov. 14 against the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. This year the team is lead by four senior captains: Gary Cooper, Brian Jacobs, Chad Poppen and Chris Narum. Last year the Gusties advanced to the semi-finals of the MIAC tournament before falling to Saint Thomas in over-time. Their overall record for the season was 16-11. “We … Continue reading Men’s Basketball is Ready for Tip-Off

Women’s Soccer to Face No. 6 Wheaton

Last Saturday was a good day to be a Gustie, largely in part to the success of the Gustavus Women’s Soccer team, who captured their first ever MIAC playoff title with a 1-0 victory over St. Thomas. Not only was this the team’s first MIAC playoff title, but it was also their first ever appearance in the playoff tournament. With the playoff title, the Gusties … Continue reading Women’s Soccer to Face No. 6 Wheaton

Mock the Political System and It Will Mock You Back

One of the more popular topics for people to write and talk about currently is how the political system in the United States has started to take the appearance of a big joke. With people like Donald Trump lasting so long as a frontrunner in the GOP race it’s easy to see why. At the beginning of the semester, Senior Opinion Columnist Logan Boese wrote … Continue reading Mock the Political System and It Will Mock You Back

(White) Rebel Without a Cause

There’s something delicious about hometown drama after you’ve gone off to college. My high school years were hard enough without all the shenanigans going on in the hallways. But when my school started popping up in the local news last year, I gobbled the drama up from the safe distance of my dorm room. Like everyone else, apparently, I’m a sucker for a good tale … Continue reading (White) Rebel Without a Cause