Gustavus ensembles prepare for a music filled weekend

Sunday, Nov. 24 will be a busy day for the music department as three musical groups will perform their fall concerts in Bjorling Recital Hall. Dr. Steve Wright will be leading the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble and Gustavus Jazz Lab Band in a concert at 1:30 p.m. The two ensembles will be playing a combination of arrangements of standard tunes and classical jazz pieces that famous … Continue reading Gustavus ensembles prepare for a music filled weekend

Smokin’ hot debate

I’m sure everyone has noticed the dueling tablers outside the Caf. It’s the Tobacco Ban versus the Anti-Anti Smoking table. This is yet another admirable example of the Gustie passion for protest and petition-signing. Now, to be fair, I’ve only briefly discussed the issue with the tables, but I think I’ve got the gist of it, which has been dragged up repeatedly throughout Gustavus history. … Continue reading Smokin’ hot debate

Roots and wings

It is amazing how low of a priority family can be for many college students. Of course, this must be put  into context. Students are physically distant from home and are heavily focused on school throughout the semester. I’m not saying that our families are becoming foreign to us — rather, we assume we know all there is to know about loved ones. After all, … Continue reading Roots and wings

Calendar (11/22/2013)

* The Calendar Page is considered editorial. The opinions expressed herein are not the opinions of The GusTavian Weekly, but rather the opening to the Declaration of Independence. Had to tell the king what’s what. Friday, Nov. 22 Talents and Treats: Norelius Hall 7 p.m. Trick or treating is for untalented people that didn’t make the cut for this event. Pure Movement Plus: The Choreographer’s Gallery: Anderson … Continue reading Calendar (11/22/2013)

Campus Safety Report (11/22/2013)

Monday, November 11  A student reported personal property stolen from the Library. A Collegiate Fellow documented a verbal altercation with a student in North Hall. Campus Safety investigated a report of communicating threats in Sohre Hall. Wednesday, November 13  Campus Safety cited five students for drug/narcotic violations, two students were cited for drug equipment violations, and one student was cited for underage possession of alcohol … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/22/2013)