Growing up in Custer, South Dakota without many good friends, now Junior Allison Hosman remembers turning to books for comfort. In second grade she began reading the Harry Potter series and frequented the library so often that the librarians had memorized her number. To this day Allison continues to revisit the series every year and wears a Harry Potter tattoo with pride for the numerous … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Allison Hosman
From its unorthodox beginnings as a late night variety show on Saturdays to becoming a pop culture tour de force, “Saturday Night Live” has been entertaining people for the past 40 years. In honor of celebrating its 40 years on television, NBC will be airing a three hour special featuring everyone’s favorite alumni cast members and guest stars. Perhaps the biggest news to come out … Continue reading “Saturday Night Live” celebrates 40 years
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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
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
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
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
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
