Years ago audiences thought Pixar could do no wrong when it came to making quality animated films. However, following the success of Up and Toy Story 3, Pixar has struggled to make creative and impactful products. They have made somewhat mediocre or forgettable movies for the last couple of years, while their owner, Disney, has stepped up their CG animation with hits like Wreck-It Ralph … Continue reading Jump with Joy for Inside Out
As a child, Noah O’Ryan and his father would spend their quality bonding time taking regular trips to the movie theater. Now a junior in college, their tradition remains just as strong as the passion that Noah developed for filmmaking. “My parents first gave me a flip camera when I was in 6th grade. I don’t remember the first film I made but I do … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Noah O’Ryan
This year’s Nobel Conference explored the science behind addiction and the associated sociological and psychological experiences. A notable aspect was the idea of addiction being an “equal opportunity condition” in which anyone can fall victim to. Given the sleep deprivation, pressure, and stress, it is no wonder that college students are especially susceptible to facets of addiction. A notable and fairly recent dependency stems from … Continue reading Social Media – A Popular Pastime or Another Form of Addiction
What do you think is the most important thing you get out of education? “There’s a lot you can get out of education. I think a lot of people have the idea that it’s just to gain knowledge about a particular field or a particular set of skills that you need for the “real world,” as we call it. But I really don’t think that’s … Continue reading Beneath The Crown (10/9/15)
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This past Saturday was a big day at Gustavus. Current students, Gustie alumni, friends and family, among many others crowded the campus for Homecoming festivities. Perhaps one of the busiest events on campus was the annual Homecoming Football game where Gustavus hosted the Auggies of Augsburg College. The Gusties took the lead quickly in the first quarter and never looked back, winning the game 59-42. … Continue reading Football Hot Streak Continues, Defeats Augsburg in Homecoming Encounter
The Gustavus Women’s Rugby team plays a challenging game many are unfamiliar with. With rules such as the ball can only be passed backwards, it is no surprise the game can be described as organized chaos. “It is the most bizarre sport I have ever seen, but in the best of ways,” Junior Biology major Megan Quirk said. She just joined the team this fall … Continue reading Women’s Rugby Keeps on Growing
Q: What are your expectations for the season? A: I had high expectations for my senior season. I knew we had some great talent coming in and that each and every person on the team was recommitted and ready to work hard. An effort was made to move from a “good” team to a “great” team. Goals are set to win the conference and make … Continue reading Senior Spotlight – Becca Woodstra
