Men’s Basketball searching for successful rhythm

At the midway point of their season, the Gustavus Men’s Basketball team has so far experienced a roller coaster type ride; starting off well but hitting some low points in recent weeks. The Gusties currently hold a 10-5 record overall and are 6-4 in conference play. “We have a good, experienced team. We started really strong, but since Christmas we’ve hit some speed bumps, similar … Continue reading Men’s Basketball searching for successful rhythm

First-years lead way for Men’s Hockey

With the loss of last year’s highest scoring players for the men’s hockey team, the team’s outcome was unknown. They are now in the middle of their season but have not yet reached expectations of previous Gustavus Men’s hockey standards. Last week, the men’s hockey team had a great comeback against Augsburg. They lost the first game, but displayed a diverse set of skills and … Continue reading First-years lead way for Men’s Hockey

Senior Spotlight: Kalyn Botzet

This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week.   Q: What are your expectations for the upcoming season? A: Our team is stronger than we have been in a long time.  Since my freshman year, our team goal has been to score a 180.  While we haven’t scored that in my years at Gustavus, I’m hoping we can reach our goal this … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Kalyn Botzet

Economic Change or Environmental Sustainability? How About Both?

Recent drivers have been jovial to see a drop in gas prices when pulling into the gas station. During the same time Americans have also seen the strength of our dollar rise. This is important for it simultaneously increases both our purchasing power and the overall confidence in the economy. With oil prices down, many executives and shareholders of oil companies are feeling their pockets … Continue reading Economic Change or Environmental Sustainability? How About Both?

Kill It, With a Ping-Pong Ball!

Despite all the jokes of some Gusties bearing resemblance to the walking dead, much part in thanks to our ever so benevolent professors and their late night reading assignments, many of you are no doubt familiar with the event known as Zombie Week. Whereas there is an ‘infection’ rather than killing, Zombie Week is a classic game of assassins. You have a target, someone is … Continue reading Kill It, With a Ping-Pong Ball!

Stop Loving Pope Francis (But Don’t Hate Him Either)

Pope Francis is something of an anomaly, being surprisingly popular with public media, Catholics and non-Catholics alike in the United States. His predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict (the Emperor Palpatine Pope) certainly didn’t foster such a welcoming from the media and populations. Yet Pope Francis also has been seen to divide liberal and conservative Catholics being too progressive for more conservative Catholics, while for some liberals … Continue reading Stop Loving Pope Francis (But Don’t Hate Him Either)