I’m always astounded at the fresh crop of Christmas albums released each year. How many different versions of “Jingle Bells” can the Christmas economy handle? Although I love Christmas just as much as anybody, my Christmas album collection ended in the 1960s and consists of Nat King Cole, A Charlie Brown Christmas and Bing Crosby. Looking at hundreds of new Christmas albums is intimidating. I … Continue reading Listen to that Christmas spirit ringing
We live in a new age of movies, friends. Now more than ever movies are churned from the depths of Hollywood solely for the sake of turning a profit. Where’s the heart? More and more of these movies seem almost cookie-cutter, and it’s up to the actors and story to pick up the slack. The same goes for Our Idiot Brother, where predictable plot meets … Continue reading Santa Claus is coming… Our Idiot Brother is coming to town
1. Renting showshoes and skis is one way to have an adventure around the arboretum in the snow. Cross-country skis and snowshoes are available to anyone in the Gustavus community and can be rented from the Lund Athletic Center for $3.00 per day, $8.00 per weekend, and $15.00 for one week. 2. Feeling artistic? J-Term is the perfect time to start a big project: … Continue reading Work Hard, Play Hard: 15 Things to Do During J-Term
Tebowing: (verb) to get down on a knee and start praying, even if everyone else around you is doing something completely different. —www.tebowing.com In its nearly hundred-year existence, the National Football League has suffered no lack of controversial athletes. Recent favorites include Michael Vick, who served jail time for his involvement with an illegal dog-fighting operation; Plaxico Burress, who somehow managed to shoot himself in … Continue reading Is tebowing tebow taboo?
I took a trip to Mankato last weekend with a close friend. Our goal was simple: buy gold upholstery fringe. We were on a mission to finish a gift for our beloved choir director in honor of Christmas in Christ Chapel. The chair was painted a beautiful purple, the entire choir had signed it, and we were so excited to share our gift with him. I … Continue reading To what do we contribute?
Congratulations, Gusties. Thanksgiving break is long gone, Christmas in Christ Chapel is over and all that’s left between you and the holidays are a few finals. We’re close. Before you know it you’ll be packing up your three week’s worth of dirty laundry and heading home, to wherever that is. The carpet will feel softer than ever before and the Christmas lights will be extra … Continue reading The best of intentions…
The Gustavus dropout inspires us, well, he reminds us that we are all alive. —A wise man As a Gustie drop-out, Chester Bumstead is excited to see just how his one week of attendance at Gustavus will serve him in the future. Passionate for life in general—or at least for a life of playing video games, shirking responsibility and owing people money—this young man takes … Continue reading Your anti-Gustie of the Week: Chester Bumstead
I remember how winter felt five months ago. About once a week I’d visit it in my head, shiver at the thought of ruthlessly whipping winds and deadlines. I’d visit it when I shut my eyes, while the sun was too bright to stand, and shiver before forgetting and continuing to look for a shady spot. It’s hard to picture the frigid silence of stinging winds … Continue reading Alright…wintertime
