Gustie tennis faces fierce competition

Kieran Ripken – Staff Writer The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team traveled to Southern California last week over Spring Break, squaring off against a total of seven opponents. According to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, three of the Gusties’ opponents were ranked in NCAA Division III: No. 3 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, No. 13 CalTech, and No. 24 Pomona Pitzer. The Gusties left California with three wins highlighted by a … Continue reading Gustie tennis faces fierce competition

Gustie tennis shines in Fargo

Emma Esteb – Staff Writer This past weekend, the Gustavus men’s golf team traveled to Normal, IL to compete in the Illinois Wesleyan Invite for their spring season opener. The Gusties A team finished with a two-round score of 310-305-615 to tie for 12th, their B team had a 314-302-616 for a tie at 14th, and their final team ended with a 341-339-680. “Obviously if … Continue reading Gustie tennis shines in Fargo

Baseball wins home opener

Nyden Hill – Staff Writer This past Friday, the Gustavus baseball team took on the University of Northwestern Eagles at home in an attempt to capitalize on their first home game of the season. Entering the contest, the Gusties were sitting below .500, being 3-8 on the season. The Eagles were also coming into the matchup just below .500, boasting a 5-6 record. Despite the … Continue reading Baseball wins home opener

Gustie tennis shines in Fargo

Parker Burman – Staff Writer The Gustavus women’s tennis team traveled north to Fargo, North Dakota for a MIAC match-up against rival Concordia. Once all the matches had concluded the Gusties headed home with a 9-0 victory over the Cobbers. The Gusties came away with two set victories in each of their singles matches which propelled them to their fourth victory of the season. “It … Continue reading Gustie tennis shines in Fargo

The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa: Abject Suffering In Movie Form

Will Sorg – Movie Guy This is not the worst movie I have ever seen. It is certainly the only movie I have gotten paid to review that I would describe as utterly worthless, devoid of all passion, and genuinely garbage, but it is not the worst movie I have ever seen. Let me take you back to a simpler time. You remember the I … Continue reading The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa: Abject Suffering In Movie Form

Fooled ya!

David Eide – Opinion Columnist One of the most important holidays of the year is fast approaching and I believe it’s necessary to do some serious thinking about the ideas behind it. I am of course referring to April Fools’ Day, that wonderful day where practical jokes and tomfoolery reign supreme and you cannot let down your guard lest you fall victim to a masterfully … Continue reading Fooled ya!

Is the sauna actually good for you?

Jonas Doerr – Opinion Columnist Being hot usually isn’t relaxing. A hothead is someone who gets angry easily. A heated argument is usually a bit too intense. Someone who breaks into a cold sweat is nervous or afraid. And if a situation is steamy, nobody involved will be very calm. The sauna is different. Instead of becoming angry or nervous, most people relax when sweating … Continue reading Is the sauna actually good for you?

There’s a need for Music History in schools

Houston McLaury – Opinion Columnist There is never a moment that goes by where music is not in the lives of every person. With the invention of the mobile phone, a whole library of albums can be accessed with a simple touch of the finger. Cars have built-in radios, soundtracks can be found in nearly every tv show and movie, and even in grocery stores, … Continue reading There’s a need for Music History in schools