A fight to the top-the rise of the female boxer

Rarely does a film and its director present on an issue faced by young women worldwide, right here on campus. Punches ‘N’ Ponytails, directed by Pankaj Rishi Kumar, presents the image of two female boxers in India trying to achieve their goals in a sport that is generally considered masculine. Shot over the duration of two and half years, Kumar followed teenagers Kirli and Jama … Continue reading A fight to the top-the rise of the female boxer

GUSTIE of the WEEK: Gabe Grosshuesch

Upon first impression, Sophomore Gabe Grosshuesch has been described as the tall redhead with many opinions. As a man of many opinions and passions armed with the determination to make them heard, Gabe has been able to shape a distinct yet diverse niche for himself in the Gustavus community. “I’ve had the opportunity to watch Gabe grow as a student and find his voice in … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Gabe Grosshuesch

Zach Brown leads Men’s Soccer to playoffs

The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team, defeat Bethel University on Tuesday, Oct. 28, to move to 12-4-1 overall and 6-2-1 in the MIAC. The Gusties are making a strong push towards the upcoming MIAC playoffs. The men are hoping to capitalize on their superior possession on the field and utilize star forward Senior Zach Brown in order to win the MIAC and earn a ticket to … Continue reading Zach Brown leads Men’s Soccer to playoffs

Health and Wellness Club makes exercise fun

If you are looking to stay fit through exercise that is enjoyable, the Health and Wellness club can is great place to start. There are many different activities the Health and Wellness Club hosts: zumba, water aerobics, cardio dance and much more. Cardio dance is typically hosted on Sunday nights from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. The objective of cardio dance is to repeatedly perform upbeat … Continue reading Health and Wellness Club makes exercise fun

Senior Spotlight: Heather Goff

This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: What positives do you take from this season? A: This season has been a wonderful season of true soccer play for our team. We’ve found our style of play and are consistently possessing the ball and working it around rather than playing bootball. This has made it not only fun to play, but … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Heather Goff

Doubles team competes in South Carolina

The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team won both the doubles and singles titles at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Regional Championships. The tournament was held Sept. 26-28. In a singles tournament which drew over 100 of the Midwest’s top players, three of four semifinalists were Gusties. Senior Motasem Al-Houni took the individual title. To do so, Al-Houni defeated his younger brother, First-year Mohanad Al-Houni, in the … Continue reading Doubles team competes in South Carolina

Welcome to the Neighborhood

We all know what it is like to have that neighbor. You know, that one that does the weirdest things, who keeps things totally meticulous or untamed, the one that has odd company over at all hours of the night, or perhaps the one that never leaves his house. Or maybe your neighbor is always dropping off religious pamphlets and pocket-sized New Testaments. Leaving you … Continue reading Welcome to the Neighborhood