You cannot compost this

First impressions can be really deceiving. That’s what a lot of other first-years like me have said since starting college here at Gustavus. Don’t misunderstand; I’m not bashing Gustavus. On the contrary, I want to help it be better. College is where you can explore, learn, and grow; so why shouldn’t the institution that helps shape us grow  with  us? As students, we learn from … Continue reading You cannot compost this

The question behind rat poison

A common household cleaning item or a toxic hazard? Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are a common household product  many people use to kill unwanted, invasive rats. Rats can be dangerous to human health as they carry many diseases and can cause household destruction. Unfortunately, too many people are unaware of the dangers that rodenticides pose. According to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC), rat poisoning is … Continue reading The question behind rat poison

Junior Isaac Douglas keeps the ball from a Buena Vista opponent during a match earlier this season. Despite a slow non-conference start, the team found its stride in its first MIAC matchup.

Men’s Basketball wins first MIAC contest: Gusties start season with 1-3 overall record

On November 23rd, the Gustavus Men’s Basketball team opened MIAC play with a home win against Macalester. The win was a result of offensive discipline and a barrage of three-point shooting. The Gusties had only eight turnovers and hit 12 three-pointers. Junior Logan Rezac poured in 24 points, while Sophomore Benji Lundberg added 23. Both players shot over 50 percent in the game. Lundberg went … Continue reading Men’s Basketball wins first MIAC contest: Gusties start season with 1-3 overall record

Members of the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams cheer on their teammates during a meet earlier this season. Both teams took home first at the Grace Goblirsch Invite.

Swimming wins Grace Goblirsch Invite: Multiple Gusties earn MIAC Athlete of the Week honors

Before taking a weekend off for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Teams produced convincing wins on two straight weekends. On November 16th, the two teams both took down a trio of MIAC opponents before returning to St. Peter on the 23rd to win the Grace Goblirsch Invitational. On the 16th, the teams both competed in split squad action, with … Continue reading Swimming wins Grace Goblirsch Invite: Multiple Gusties earn MIAC Athlete of the Week honors

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team is currently ranked No. 4 in the nation and have a 7-0 overall record and 4-0 record in conference play.

Gusties’ perfect start lengthens to 7-0: Women’s Hockey ranked No. 4 in most recent national poll

The Women’s Hockey team continued their hot start to the season this past week with two victories against Augsburg. The squad is currently undefeated at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the MIAC, which has earned the Gusties the No. 4 ranking nationally. Hamline and St. Thomas are two other MIAC schools looming ahead on the Gusties’ schedule who are also ranked in the top ten … Continue reading Gusties’ perfect start lengthens to 7-0: Women’s Hockey ranked No. 4 in most recent national poll