As top-notch athletes, members of the Gustavus swim team are accustomed to overcoming physical and mental hardships. This year the team’s strength was tested when Sophomore Swimmer Grace Goblirsch was diagnosed with leukemia midway through the season. What could have been a devastating hurdle has served as a source of inspiration as the Gusties and fellow MIAC swimmers have made it their mission to “Race … Continue reading Racing for Grace: One team, one family

With the regular season finished, the Gustavus men’s and women’s hockey teams have begun their playoff seasons. The Gustavus men finished their regular season with a 15-7-3 record while the women finished with the regular season unbeaten with a 24-0-1 record. The Gustavus men’s quest for the MIAC Championship began last Friday night when they played against St. Olaf at Don Roberts Ice Arena. The … Continue reading Men’s and women’s hockey both earn place in playoffs

Performance Enhancing Drugs, or PEDs, have injected the sports world with controversy. After Lance Armstrong admitted to doping throughout his inspiring career and no one was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year due to the candidates’ rumored steroid abuse, it has become increasingly difficult for fans to trust that their favorite athletes are earning their accolades honestly. Despite PEDs being illegal in … Continue reading PEDs enhance performances and raise suspicions