First-year Maddy Rice dribbles past a Bethel opponent during a game earlier this season. The Gusties recently defeated Hamline in the first round of playoffs and will move on to the semifinals.

Women’s Basketball heads to semifinals: Gusties defeat Hamline in the first round of playoffs

The cards were stacked against the Gustavus Women’s basketball team heading into post-season play. The Gusties were nursing a three-game losing streak, still feeling the absence of a key starter in Gabby Bowlin, out for more than a month with a wrist injury, and just this past week lost their third-leading scorer Paige Richert to a knee injury. Given the circumstances and the young roster, … Continue reading Women’s Basketball heads to semifinals: Gusties defeat Hamline in the first round of playoffs

Sophomores Jordyn Peterson and Jamie Byrne fight for good positioning on a Bethel opponent. This past weekend, the team defeated the Royals 4-0 on Friday and 3-0 on Saturday to win the MIAC title and secure the No. 1 seed heading into postseason.

Women’s Hockey crowned MIAC Champions: Gusties sweep Bethel to claim No. 1 playoff seed

This past weekend, the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team was crowned champions of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for the 16th time in program history. With a close race for the MIAC title, it came down to the last weekend of games to determine the regular season champions. On Friday, Feb. 21 the Gusties traveled to Bethel University for the first of two games against the … Continue reading Women’s Hockey crowned MIAC Champions: Gusties sweep Bethel to claim No. 1 playoff seed

KingPins bowling alley, once local popular hangout spot, destroyed after a structure fire on Sunday morning February 16.

St. Peter bowling alley KingPins burns down: Gustavus student hotspot destroyed in fire over the weekend

St. Peter bowling alley, KingPins, burned down early on Sunday morning this past weekend February 16. The bowling alley was built in 1962 and had undergone several changes before being named KingPins. The bowling alley offered twelve lanes of both open and league bowling as well as food and beverages at the alley’s own Gutter Bar and Grill. Dwight Selders and Jessica Tonsfeldt became the … Continue reading St. Peter bowling alley KingPins burns down: Gustavus student hotspot destroyed in fire over the weekend

Campus Safety Report (2/21/2020)

Thursday, February 13  Campus Safety responded to a theft report of stolen boots in Norelius Hall sometime between February 12 at 2130 hours and February 13 at 0740 hours. Campus Safety was notified about a water leak on second floor of Sorensen Hall. The water leak was from the floor heater. Physical Plant came and corrected the issues. Campus Safety responded to a Fire alarm … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (2/21/2020)

Gusties anticipation grows for spring concert: Artist Blackbear coming to campus May 16

With spring just around the corner, Gustavus students anticipate the arrival of this years biennial spring concert.  Hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), the student ran board fields a voting process for all students to partake in.  Between the numerous options presented to students, Matthew Tyler Musto, known professionally as Blackbear will be coming to campus May 16th.  Tickets go on sale February 18th, … Continue reading Gusties anticipation grows for spring concert: Artist Blackbear coming to campus May 16

Rev. Dr. Herbert Chilstrom’s funeral was held in Christ Chapel on February 15th.

Rev. Dr. Herbert Chilstrom displayed selfless dedication to Gustavus

Last Saturday, February 15, Gustavus saw an influx of visitors to campus for a celebration of life for Rev. Dr. Herbert Chilstrom. The Minnesota service was held in Christ Chapel, with another service taking place in Arizona, where Chilstrom resided later in his life. Rev Dr. Chilstrom lived a large life. He was the first Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) bishop, elected to his … Continue reading Rev. Dr. Herbert Chilstrom displayed selfless dedication to Gustavus

The elitist ideas of higher education

When looking for options behind high school, most students consider many options before deciding their path. Oftentimes, financials are a huge part of a student’s decisions. When college acceptance time comes around in the spring, a quick “hierarchy” of students forms. In my experience, students heading to private schools gain a sense of superiority and are quick to judge students who are going to state … Continue reading The elitist ideas of higher education

Flashes of embarrassment

Embarrassing moments are generally considered a negative concept due to the fact that feelings of guilt or shame usually follow close behind, so saying that embarrassing moments are actually a good thing may seem like an unpopular opinion. Of course, doing something to make yourself look like an idiot is never a great feeling in the moment, but from personal experience, embarrassment has led to … Continue reading Flashes of embarrassment