There is a new group on campus that is causing quite the commotion. Founded by Junior Philosophy and Geology Major Jonathan Monk and Junior Philosophy Major Ricardo Torres, The Musical B.A.R. has plans to bring music to you. Created in the spirit of raising the musical bar at Gustavus, the name of the group is a perfect fit. Not just a metaphorical bar, the name … Continue reading Raising the B.A.R.
Community service and philanthropy at the heart of Greek organizations “People tend to focus on the negative portrayals of the social aspects of Greek life that they see in movies and on TV,” Junior Social Studies Education Major Karen Rogotzke said. Most people don’t realize that the social aspect of Greek life at Gustavus is over shadowed by their volunteering and community service. This common … Continue reading Going Greek
Over the Homecoming Weekend, the Gustavus Board of Trustees took action on a number of major projects, including Commission Gustavus 150 and the new academic building. The actions of the Board set the stage for Gustavus’ growth over the next several years. The Board tentatively approved work on the new academic building to begin in the spring or early summer this year and to be … Continue reading Board of Trustees approves new academic building
Autumn celebrations for most students at Gustavus focus on Halloween and Thanksgiving. However, autumn is also a time when the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is celebrated throughout the world. This festival means something different to various South Asian cultures and is celebrated by following different customs and traditions. For many it marks the beginning of the New Year, as the Hindu calendar follows a … Continue reading Diwali illuminates Carlson International Center
Playwright, teacher, writer, philosopher. Each of these can be used to describe Professor of Philosophy Doug Huff. He leads a life driven by the pursuit of knowledge and finds immeasurable joy in sharing that knowledge with others. After graduating from Concordia College, Moorhead with a B.A. in English and political science in 1966, Huff went on to further his educational experience at the University of … Continue reading Professor Doug Huff: A true Renaissance man
The Drag Show will be the last event to be held in celebration of National Coming Out Week. The Drag Show will take place tonight in the Evelyn Young Dining Room from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is a free event which is open to everyone. The student group Queers and Allies (Q&A) is hosting this annual event and has selected a panel of … Continue reading Coming Out Week concludes with annual Drag Show
No, it has nothing to do with CSI. Nor does it have anything to do with gore of any type—except maybe loosely that of the Al variety. Actually, the Gustavus Forensics team is more about learning and teaching about current issues and less about creepy body tissues, more about expressing opinions and less about—well, you get the picture. So far this year, the non-criminologists have … Continue reading Gustavus Forensics team on a path to success
Following an appearance at Pitchfork Festival in Chicago this summer, I had been hankering to see Yo La Tengo in a real venue. The Pitchfork appearance was sort of a truncated greatest hits set with shaky sound in the hot midday sun, not an ideal setting for any concert. The performance was fine, but it only whetted my appetite to see the band in the … Continue reading Yo La Tengo shreds at First Avenue
As the leaves of many text books flip by, let’s admit, pre-mature flurries have arrived atop the Hill! Freshly sharpened pencils and skills, new smiles and old remind us that it is a time of renewal and illumination of new paths. Leaves tumble down from their branches; one unique one nudged itself like a note between a car’s windshield wipers. These intricate shapes, created with … Continue reading Leaf a note
If there were to be one thing that could make me believe in God or a higher power of some sort, or to at least inspire some intense spiritual thought, it would be an unadulterated, uninhibited view of the night sky. When I see a great view of the stars, I am inspired to ponder life more intensely. The night sky faces us with a … Continue reading If Thomas Edison hadn’t invented his infernal lights I might still believe in God
