Issue 12 Part 2
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Month: December 2014
Issue 12 Part 1
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Senior Spotlight: Martin Feddersen
This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: What are your expectations for the upcoming season? A: It should be a very exciting one for the Gusties. We only lost one senior last year so we are hoping for solid play from all of our returners. I think we all feel we have something to prove from last year and are … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Martin Feddersen
Men’s Soccer finishes top 32 in the nation
As the first snowfall hits Gustavus, it signifies the end of many fall sport seasons. This list of sports includes cross country. This year, two Gustie representatives took part in the Division III NCAA Championship race held in Mason, Ohio; Senior Caitlin Fermoyle and Sophomore Thomas Knobbe. “The championships were a great experience this year. After some melting snow, the course was really muddy, which … Continue reading Men’s Soccer finishes top 32 in the nation
Gustie cheer boosts athletic atmosphere
Cheerleaders at Gustavus use their gymnastic and dance expertise to pump up the Gustiefans. Found on the sidelines of football and basketball games, the women remain positive and strive for improvement, despite long practices and physical exhaustion. Coached by Senior Cassie Mizinski, the women work hard to make cheer look effortless. Cheerleading is a club sport at Gustavus. Try-outs are held every spring and fall … Continue reading Gustie cheer boosts athletic atmosphere
Mind over matter mentality improves performance
In 2006, Men’s Fitness recognized Gustavus as one of the fittest college campuses in America, based off of data provided by the Princeton Review. Gusties came in sixth, and according to the Mankato Free Press, Gustavus was the only Minnesota college to make the list. Gustavus prides itself on its hard working students, in and out of the classroom. With so many activities incorporated into … Continue reading Mind over matter mentality improves performance
Gustavus defeats University of St. Thomas in thrilling MIAC opener
The Rug is Full
I was born and raised Lutheran. I ate Jell-O salad, went to Sunday school every weekend, and learned all of the usual songs a kid is taught to sing about Jesus. Recently, for various reasons, I’ve been wandering in my faith. I still identify as Christian, but I am not really sure what denomination I relate to most. That isn’t really a problem. I’m cool … Continue reading The Rug is Full
A Blessing in Disguise
Last weekend I purchased one of my favorite collectable items, a locally handcrafted ceramic mug. I couldn’t wait to go home and use it. Then the unimaginable happened: I dropped it. Just as my mug shattered, so did my attitude. I was so mad I was speechless. It was such a stupid thing that could have easily been avoided. Even worse was the fact my … Continue reading A Blessing in Disguise
The Overreach of the Executive
When the founding fathers of this nation sat in the constitutional convention, they attempted to create a constitution that would produce a government that would not only represent the will of the people, but also be able to prevent one person or branch of the government, from becoming too powerful and tyrannical. The framers clearly intended the legislative branch to be the most powerful of … Continue reading The Overreach of the Executive