Off the starting block

The Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams will host a dual meet this Saturday in the Lund Center against St. Olaf College. Both teams are prepared for some tough competition. “The Men’s team will have quite the battle, and the Women’s [team] definitely has a shot. The atmosphere at the Olaf meet is unlike any other meet we swim at,” Sophomore Sandie Walker said. … Continue reading Off the starting block

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams ready to finish the season strong

The Gustavus Cross Country teams head into this weekend’s NCAA Regional meet with high expectations and hopes to leave behind a season full of injury and illness. The Men’s team comes off of an eighth place performance at the MIAC Championships two weekends ago, while the Gustie Women took in a sixth place finish at the same meet. Both teams will head to Iowa to … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams ready to finish the season strong

Gustie Football has heart

After last Saturday’s heartbreaking loss against Bethel College, the Gustavus Football team is recharged and eager to finish out the season with two big wins. The Gusties have gone through a lot of changes this year. “We have learned a lot this year. Having new coaches and new plays assigned to the offense was a struggle. However, we have done a good job at overcoming … Continue reading Gustie Football has heart

Gusties hope to skate pass competition

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team looks to follow up NCAA Quarterfinal finish last season with fast beginning The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team is ready to start the 2009-10 season after a very successful season last year. Last season, the Gustie women won both the regular-season Conference title and the MIAC Playoffs. By coming in first place, the team won a bid to the NCAA Tournament … Continue reading Gusties hope to skate pass competition

Dropping the puck

With last year’s success winning the MIAC Playoff Championship and advancing to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four Championship in Lake Placid, NY, this year’s Gustavus Men’s Hockey team is eagerly anticipating the start of the season. The Gustavus Men’s Hockey program had lost in the MIAC Quarterfinals the previous two seasons and last won the MIAC Playoff Championship in the 1992-1993 season before last … Continue reading Dropping the puck

Weekend in review

Gustie Women play to stalemate against Luther College Battling non-Conference opponent Luther College on Oct. 18, the Gustavus Women’s Soccer team played the Norse to a 0-0 tie, equivalent to last year’s game in Iowa. The Gusties record for the season stands at 6-5-3 overall and 2-4-1 in the MIAC with four Conference games left. The Gusties were able to overcome Luther’s advantage in both … Continue reading Weekend in review

Metrodome magic: Gustavus-style

The Minnesota Twins may have ended their season with a sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees, but a little ‘Metrodome magic’ and some crucial victories to close out the regular season helped spread a campus-wide Twins fever that provided lasting memories for many Gustavus students. This season marked the final year in the Metrodome for the Twins after playing 28 seasons under … Continue reading Metrodome magic: Gustavus-style

Gusties keep hope alive

Gustavus Men’s Soccer team maintains playoff hopes with win over Luther and three MIAC games remaining The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team scored a thrilling 1-0 double overtime victory on Sunday afternoon against Luther College. The team was able to even its record at 6-6-3 with only three games remaining in the Conference schedule before the MIAC playoffs. Even though the victory doesn’t come against a … Continue reading Gusties keep hope alive

Women’s Cross Country sprints to the finish

The Gustavus Women’s Cross Country team posted a strong showing in a difficult field of teams at the Tori Neubauer Invite on Oct. 17. The Invite, hosted by the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, consisted of 27 teams with Gustavus finishing 14th. In a field of over 400 runners, seven Gustie women finished in the top 200, led by Sophomore Kim Rostvold, who placed … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country sprints to the finish