It is apparent to me that there has been a major shift in our view of different kinds of movies in the last ten years. Animated features used to be shorts shown before the real film as a sort of warm up, the equivalent to an opening act at a concert. But in the last few years they have come into their own as a … Continue reading Up: More than a children’s film
Homecoming weekend is full of festivities, including the parade in town, Homecoming Court crowning and, of course, the football game. In addition to these events, Gustavus features a family weekend music showcase. “The Family Weekend Concert is a tradition that goes back decades. For many years, we did a series of three concerts: the bands were in Bjorling, followed by the Choirs and Orchestras in … Continue reading Annual music showcase
Anger has received a pretty bad rap in our society. The best example that I can think of is the Emperor from Star Wars: “Give into your hate Luke … let your anger give you strength … something something dark side …complete.” When you think of evil characters, fictional or not, there is hardly anyone else that is so purely evil (without sadistic tendencies or … Continue reading The value of anger
I have a confession to make: I belong to a quasi-exclusive, hardly secretive organization on campus, one that is shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding. Like other quasi-exclusive, hardly secretive organizations, we members have books and sayings by which we recognize our brothers and sisters, and incoming members are subjected to rigors and challenges that no ordinary person would dare to complete. No, I am not … Continue reading Monastic Moments
The recent fervor sparked by Rep. Alan Grayson’s comments about the Republican health care plan have created quite the buzz in our 24-hour news cycle. Replay after replay of Grayson’s comments have turned the phrase “die quickly” and “holocaust in America” into a rallying cry for the GOP. But wait a second; the whole “the other side wants to kill Americans” concept seems to have … Continue reading Why do both parties want to kill Americans? Refocusing the healthcare debate
Since the day Jack R. Ohle was announced as President of the College, his actions have been steeped in controversy. This commentary is meant to inform those who are unaware of those effects and spark the attention of the student body as whole, especially first-year students who are unaware of the College’s recent unease. We cannot let the wrongs of the past to be swept … Continue reading What’s happening at Gustavus?
Current and former Gustavus students from around the country will gather in Hollingsworth Field on Saturday to watch the Gustavus Football team take on Pacific Lutheran University in the annual Homecoming game. The matchup is sure to prove vital as Gustavus attempts to gain momentum heading into the second half of the season. For last season’s matchup between the two teams, the Gusties traveled to … Continue reading Home sweet Homecoming
The past month, the Gustavus Men’s Cross Country team has been moving at full steam. Since the Alumni Meet on September 12, 2009, the team has raced on to the St. Olaf Invitational and to the Roy Griak Memorial Invitational in St. Paul. Placing seventh at the St. Olaf Invitational was a positive boost for the team. Senior Mark Hartman, who finished 15th out of … Continue reading Running through the season
Gustavus Women’s Soccer team prepared to turn season around after a difficult start to Conference play Despite some difficult losses, the Women’s Soccer team remains positive and feels strong going into the second half of the season. The Gusties currently have a record of 6-4-1, with a Conference record of 2-3. “We’ve had a couple tough losses, and obviously anyone wishes they could turn those … Continue reading Gustie Women ready to rebound
