The lights are on in Hammond Stadium and Twins players, both familiar and new, have donned their uniforms to compete for a place on the 40-man roster. Just like every spring before, the players have reported to camp ‘in the shape of their lives,’ and there is a high level of hope floating in the Florida breeze. That hope isn’t as prevalent in the Minnesota … Continue reading Hope runs high for Twins in Fort Myers
The Gustavus men’s basketball team played their final regular season game against the Concordia Cobbers last Saturday afternoon. Heading into the game, the Gusties needed a win in order to clinch a spot in the MIAC playoffs. After a hard battle fought against the number two seeded Cobbers, the Gusties finished the game losing 69-62 in regulation. The Gustavus men finished their season with a … Continue reading Men’s basketball dribbles into the offseason
Each New Year brings about a wave of new fitness resolutions along with a surge of new gym memberships. Lately a growing number of people have been bucking tradition and ditching the cold walk to the gym in favor of at-home fitness programs. Two of the most popular video series on the market right now are P90X and Insanity. Their infomercials are plastered over late … Continue reading P90X vs. Insanity: which is the best for you?
Women’s gymnastics this year at Gustavus has been on a roll with new head coach and Gustavus alumni, Katie Olson, and the team’s new spirit throughout the season. Head Coach Katie Olson says this year has been going very well and feels proud of the team camaraderie that has been established. This year the women’s gymnastics team has won a complete gymnastics meet. Olson hopes that the … Continue reading Women’s gymnastics: new leadership and new direction
In the House District 19A special election, Clark Johnson’s victory all came down to the “Gustie vote.” When Minnesota State Representative and Gustavus Professor in Communication Studies Terry Morrow resigned, a special election was held to fill his seat in the House. After battling through an expedited campaign, the candidates and their constituents watched the election results come in on Tuesday night. GOP candidate Allen … Continue reading Clark Johnson wins special election with help from the ‘Gustie vote’
Adjustments have been made to the guidelines for students that violate Gustavus’ alcohol and drug policy. Changes were made to the Minimum Sanction Guidelines in the Gustavus Guide. These guidelines provide consistency to hearing officers while also giving each case individual attention. “Originally, when a student was found responsible for a Level III alcohol violation, they were charged a $250 fee for an Alcohol and … Continue reading Alcohol and Drug policy change
Presented in a straightforward and unabashed way, social justice theater troupe I Am We Are is bringing the touchy topic of sex to students on campus. Publicized as, ‘the sex-talk you never had,’ the half-hour long show will feature a variety of skits, monologues, dialogues, poetry and conversations expressing a multitude of emotions. Traditionally, the I Am We Are cast draws from personal experiences or … Continue reading I Am We Are discusses taboo subject of ‘sex’ on campus
The Gustavus Investment Club which was founded thanks to a large alumni donation, allows students to actively engage with the stock market. This club, which now maintains an active roster of over 20 students, primarily seeks to educate its members on the opportunities and risks involved in the domestic stock market, while also allowing its members to actually interact with the stock market, through the … Continue reading Investment club enables students to interact with stock market
On the ice she holds the most penalties at Gustavus, but after she takes off the helmet, Senior Lindsey Hjelm warms hearts and inspires kindness. Lindsey has played competitive hockey since high school. She has made herself known on the ice, being named Gustavus’ January Student-Athlete of the Month, the MIAC Women’s Hockey Athlete of the Week and scoring her first career hat trick on … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Lindsey Hjelm
