H1N1, the little epidemic that could have been, comes to fruition as MEV 1, a new, more deadly virus, in Contagion (2011). Everyone remembers the panic that surrounded the H1N1 virus a few years back. The virus jumped from pigs to humans and a lot of people started getting sick. Imagine—instead of one person infecting just one or two other people, every sick person infecting … Continue reading Contagion: Just in Time for Flu Season
After a semester long study of writing, improvising and devising in ensemble generated theatre, the department of theatre and dance is presenting a performance from the devising theatre class. The Devised Theatre Showcase, directed by Visiting Assistant Professor in Theatre and Dance Cory Hinkle, is a collaboration of ideas and various concepts among the students of the class. The show, Sacramento (certain rules apply), revolves … Continue reading The Attraction of Sacramento (certain rules apply)
On Thursday, Dec. 8 in Alumni Hall at 7:00 p.m., CAB will be presenting “I Can’t Believe You Asked That: When PC is BS” with guest speaker Phillip Milano. A nationally recognized diversity advocate, Milano will address a multitude of taboo topics and questions that people are normally too afraid to ask regarding race, gender and culture. Milano first became interested in promoting diversity causes … Continue reading CAB speaker Phillip Milano — what about differences?
Christmas in Christ Chapel is an annual event in which over 300 Gustavus students, faculty and staff participate. The event takes place Dec. 2, 3 and 4 and includes five performances. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend each performance in Christ Chapel, which is themed “Julljus: Light from the Old World, Light to the New.” The thirty-ninth annual service coincides with the college’s sesquicentennial … Continue reading Celebrate Julljus: Light from the Old World, Light of the New.
Established three years ago, the Fellowships Office is dedicated to helping driven and passionate students obtain competitive fellowships. Directed by Professor Alisa Rosenthal of the political science department, the office is dedicated to matching fellowships to students of all academic backgrounds and interests, from theatre to economics to English or biology. In the past, fellowships were handled by different advisers in each department rather than … Continue reading Fellowships Office helps Gusties find aid
Gustavus Technology Services rolled out the latest in technological advancement this semester with the introduction of a new and cutting edge service, the Gustavus Virtual Lab. The Virtual Lab is a program that allows users to remotely connect to a Windows lab computer from their own personal machines. Gustavus students, faculty and staff can now utilize many of the software programs the school offers from … Continue reading Tech Services launches Virtual Lab
As the upcoming presidential election gets closer and closer, the two political groups on campus—the College Democrats and the College Republicans—are keeping busy with current events and gearing up for future plans. With Pizza and Politics, the Lindau Symposium, the College Democrats’ big speaker and other events upcoming in the near future, both groups have their hands full. After being rescheduled due to a conflict … Continue reading pre-election events
James Freetly – Calendar Editor SPOILER ALERT – Grand Theft Auto IV & Red Dead Redemption Yes, I’ll admit I have killed my fair share of hookers. But it seems like your lay person thinks that every video game should come with a black cloak, top hat and dark London alley. Really, this activity takes place in primarily one game franchise, Grand Theft Auto, from Rockstar … Continue reading The Art of Gaming
There is a public secret at Gustavus. It is a largely unspoken name. It is a name that can evoke intense emotion, debate, discussion, political discourse and briefly divide the closest of friends. It is unknown to the first-years, and perhaps the sophomores, but I would be willing to bet that there isn’t a junior or senior who wouldn’t immediately recognize the name. I’m not … Continue reading …a part of the narrative
I miss cootie catchers. Fortune tellers, paper 8-balls, whatever. They went by different names, but those of us treated to the American public elementary school experience most likely came across the little origami decision machines at some point. It seems silly in retrospect that I spent so much time obsessing over an 8×8 folded square, but by golly did they make life simpler. “What should I … Continue reading The choice is yours
