Perhaps the crown jewel of Korean cinema, Oldboy is a seminal work of not only modern East Asian cinema but also modern cinema in general. Park Chan-Wook’s 2003 masterpiece is undoubtedly influential, the film’s one-take hallway scene alone has inspired countless movies, and the dark revenge neo-noir has been essentially guaranteed a spot in film history due to its following among movie lovers and critics … Continue reading Oldboy: 20 years of perfection
Welcome, ye weary traveler. Although your travel has been long and arduous, it only now begins. Through these next few weeks, your first step into the adventure of college will begin. You’ll no doubt meet a variety of people, learn wondrous things, and see acronyms no one’s mind would ever dare to dream up. But, as the semester kicks into high gear and as the … Continue reading To slay studying- the most daring quest of all
Chad Peterson is a Gustavus alum, the current Director of Marketing and Communications at Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis, and the author of Five Man Fugue: A Mystery in Five Voices. Peterson oversees the company’s external communications, which range from PR and social media to the ticket office and front-of-house staff. He aims to “get as many people in to see shows as we can, … Continue reading Interview with Chad Peterson, ’96
Welcome to the Gustie class of 2027! As you settle in and get acquainted with your dorm – and school life in general – we at the Gustavian Weekly (better known as simply The Weekly) would like to provide you with the “Weekly’s Declassified School Survival Guide.” This guide will cover some important topics, from how to navigate college classes all the way to popular … Continue reading Weekly’s School Survival Guide
Parker Burman – Staff Writer With another year worth of Gustavus athletics almost in the books, it is time to look back on all the feats of Gustie athletes and their teams. In arguably the most dominant all around year in Gustavus athletics, students and alumni have reason to celebrate. To kick off the school year and return to fall sports, football set the tone … Continue reading Another dominant year in Gustie Athletics
Will Sorg – Movies Guy John Wick is one of the great oddities of the modern cinematic landscape. This is a character who is not tethered to a giant tentpole franchise like Marvel or Star Wars, and he’s not a remake of a nostalgic property like Top Gun. John Wick was birthed from a planned direct to DVD project of the same name starring Keanu … Continue reading John Wick: Chapter 4
David Eide – Opinion Columnist My time at Gustavus is finally coming to a close and since this is the last article I will ever write for The Weekly, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on my time here and what it has taught me. My time at college has been a mix of so many different emotions and experiences and I think … Continue reading A reflection on my time at Gustavus
Houston McLaury – Opinion Columnist With the end of the year coming to a close at hand and finals just around the corner, the campus is abuzz with anxiety, stress, and tension. From ConVick to Beck Hall, the entire campus is alight with students setting their brains to the grindstone in preparation for this rough and final few days of classes. And while studying is … Continue reading Finals fright – how to lessen the tension and relax
Michaela Woodward – Staff Writer St. Peter’s brewery drought is shortly coming to an end, thanks to two Gustavus seniors. Luke Dragseth and Eric Johnson will be opening Paddlefish Brewing Company later this year, once renovations are finished and the beer starts brewing. While the St. Peter community is at the core of the business, the name also has some interesting ties to St. Peter. … Continue reading An exciting new venture for two Gusties
Elliot Steeves – Staff Writer The Campus Activities Board held the annual Midnight Express blowout to round out the 2022-2023 school year at Gustavus Adolphus College. The appeal of Midnight Express is very simple. It is a time when things happen that do not normally happen in Evelyn Young dining hall. It is also a time when students get to gather en masse and see … Continue reading Midnight Express celebrates the end of the school year
