Men’s athlete of the year: Doug Frey

The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team enjoyed another strong season, thanks in large part to Junior Middfielder Doug Frey, earning the honor of Men’s Athlete of the Year. Frey was undoubtedly the team’s most potent offensive threat, leading the team with eight goals and eight assists. Frey compiled a total of 24 points in 18 games and placed sixth in the MIAC in scoring, doing so … Continue reading Men’s athlete of the year: Doug Frey

Women’s athlete of the year: Sam Frank

Sam Frank has nearly completed another successful season as a member of the Women’s Tennis team, which should match her MIAC All Conference performance in 2010. Frank, a senior from Mahtomedi, Minn., recorded a 14-5 record in number one singles and a 15-4 record in number one doubles. Her season was highlighted by a dominant individual season in the fall, which yielded an appearance in … Continue reading Women’s athlete of the year: Sam Frank

Men’s coach of the year: Tommy Valentini

It’s not the easiest thing in the world to fill the shoes of arguably the greatest collegiate tennis coach of all time, but Tommy Valentini seems to be doing just fine at it so far. Coaching legend Steve Wilkinson ended a 39-year tenure as head coach of the Men’s Tennis squad at the conclusion of the 2008-09 school year, and Valentini stepped in without missing … Continue reading Men’s coach of the year: Tommy Valentini

Women’s coach of the year: Scott Moe

Coming off a second place finish at last year’s NCAA Golf Championships, the Gustavus Women’s Golf team understandably had a target on its back throughout this entire season. Despite the high expectations for the program that he has helped bring to national prominence, Head Coach Scott Moe has guided his team to an even better finish this season. The former MIAC champion golfer has now … Continue reading Women’s coach of the year: Scott Moe

May 5 – May 7 Safety Report

Thursday, May 5 A Gustavus student was charged with an of-age liquor violation on college grounds. Saturday, May 7 A student in Norelius Hall was cited for underage consumption by Campus Safety and the St. Peter Police Department and transported to Detox. Two students while in Southwest Hall were cited by Campus Safety for Drug and narcotic violations. Two students were cited for a drug … Continue reading May 5 – May 7 Safety Report

What’s to blame for higher drug numbers?

Campus Safety, Residential Life and the Office of Drug and Alcohol Education agree: the frequency of drug violations on campus is rising. The drug issue is not an isolated one, however. Minnesota colleges and Midwest schools from North Dakota to Illinois are all reporting higher numbers of narcotic incidents on their campuses. The student body’s perception of drug use has also changed; a recent poll … Continue reading What’s to blame for higher drug numbers?

Art Major and Minor Exhibit

The Senior Art Minor and Sophomore Art Major Exhibit opened Thursday. Students, faculty and staff visited the Schaefer Fine Arts Gallery to view pieces such as the one above. Students who participated were able to submit three pieces of work with the possibility of one or all pieces being included. Pieces featured range from drawings to watercolor, prints to metal sculpture and ceramics to acrylic … Continue reading Art Major and Minor Exhibit