Men’s Baseball season starts strongly: Gusties improve to 2-0 in MIAC play

As springtime rolls around, so does America’s Favortie Pastime. For Gustavus, the beginning of the baseball season has been a great one. The Gustavus baseball squad currently boasts an overall record of ten wins and six losses. After a sweep of Carleton College last Saturday, the team is 2-0 against MIAC opponents as conference play gets underway. “We have played well in most of our … Continue reading Men’s Baseball season starts strongly: Gusties improve to 2-0 in MIAC play

Gusties place ninth at Wynlakes Invite: Men’s golf tested by high level competition

The Men’s golf team began its spring season on March 27, traveling to Montgomery, Alabama to compete in the Wynlakes intercollegiate invite. The invite presented challenging competition for the Gusties, including five top-ten ranked teams. Some of the main standouts were No. 1 ranked Huntingdon College and No. 2 ranked University of Texas at Tyler. “We played a little tight which is not unusual this … Continue reading Gusties place ninth at Wynlakes Invite: Men’s golf tested by high level competition

Track and Field outdoor season begins: Gustie athletes show strong individual performances

The Gustavus Track and Field team kicked off their 2017 outdoor season over Spring Break as Gusties traveled to the Point Loma Nazarene University Invitational on March 25 in San Diego, California. Then, on April 1, a number of Gusties competed at the Hamline Invitational meet, marking the Gusties’ first outdoor competition in Minnesota for the year. The field in San Diego was full of … Continue reading Track and Field outdoor season begins: Gustie athletes show strong individual performances

Anarchism for the anxious

Anarchism is the great liberator of man from the phantoms that have held him captive; it is the arbiter and pacifier of the two forces for individual and social harmony.” -Emma Goldman Yes, that was a quote from a late nineteenth-century terrorist about how anarchy is great. No, I am not about to try to convince people to start throwing Molotov cocktails into Walmarts. What … Continue reading Anarchism for the anxious

Fake news is creating a dangerous climate online

Scrolling through social media these days is a chore of abject curiosity. From the random game posts asking for quest items, to the ranting relative talking about an issue from 30 years ago, navigating Facebook, twitter, snapchat, etc. can be quite the daunting task. However, nothing is more frustrating and nonsensical then a random friend from high school or college sighting a source they both … Continue reading Fake news is creating a dangerous climate online

Greek Life is a necessary part of campus

Greek life and its affiliates are a system of organizations that are popular across collegiate campuses not only in the United States, but in other countries as well. For many students Greek life provides a strong social basis in a new community and a leaping point to get involved in service and activism, as well as offering contacts after college. So why would a community … Continue reading Greek Life is a necessary part of campus

Women’s Hockey advances to final four: Gusties upset University of Wisconsin-River Falls

A year ago the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team found their season was over after finishing sixth in the MIAC. A single point in the standings kept them out of the MIAC Playoffs. This year the team netted a spot in the Frozen Four of the NCAA Division III Playoffs with an upset win over the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on March 10. The road this … Continue reading Women’s Hockey advances to final four: Gusties upset University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Women’s Tennis remains undefeated: Gusties win 9 straight to start their season

On Saturday, the women’s tennis team added two more wins to their undefeated streak. The team shutout both St. Mary’s University and Luther College to improve its overall record to 9-0. “Today was a good step in the right direction as we start getting ready for our ranked opponents and division II teams that we have coming up in our schedule.” — Coach Carlson The same six … Continue reading Women’s Tennis remains undefeated: Gusties win 9 straight to start their season

Gusties head to National Championship: Swimming sends six to Shenandoah, Texas to compete

The Gustavus Swimming and Diving team is sending six Gusties to Shenandoah, Texas to compete at the Division III NCAA National Championships. First-year Matt Allison and Sophomore Tanner Sonnek are representing Gustavus on the men’s side, while Sophomore Maggie Webster, Juniors Kate Reilly and Kennedy Holwerda, and Senior Nicole Lohman qualified for the women’s tournament. The meet began on Wednesday, March 15 and goes until … Continue reading Gusties head to National Championship: Swimming sends six to Shenandoah, Texas to compete

Servant Leaders: Gustavus Youth Outreach

At a school where the values of community and faith are both prominent core values, many organizations aim to foster their existence. One of these organizations, Gustavus Youth Outreach, strives to share the word of Jesus Christ by engaging with youth ministry. Gustavus Youth Outreach (GYO) serves the community by providing planning and support for church lock-ins and service projects. Taking teams of three to … Continue reading Servant Leaders: Gustavus Youth Outreach