Gustavus has found a way to keep their opposition at bay, despite losing their perfect MIAC season to a split with perennial powerhouse St. Thomas The Gustavus Women’s Softball team has displayed its dominance on the diamond this season by winning 19 consecutive games. The Gusties head into the final weekend of the season in prime position to halt St. Thomas’s bid for a sixth … Continue reading Gusties propelled into conference title contention

Juniors Kaelene Lundstrom and Diana Scott along with Senior Tyler Geyen competed last weekend at the NCAA National Indoor Competition The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track teams finished their respective seasons with successful individual showings at the MIAC Championships, which translated to success in their overall finishes for the season. The women’s team finished second in the conference due to a strong showing by … Continue reading Trio of Gusties perform well at the highest national stage

At the heart of Gustavus’ athletic program lies a talented group of dedicated student athletes competing at an exceedingly high level. Due to factors completely out of their control, the Gustavus gymnastics team does not enjoy the same coverage or notoriety that the majority of Gustie athletic programs do. Because gymnastics is much more of a specialized sport, there is no other MIAC school that … Continue reading Upcoming National meet to serve as showcase for talented Gustavus senior gymnasts

In its inaugural season, the Gustavus men’s volleyball team has enjoyed its share of success Volleyball was created by William G. Morgan for the men of the YMCA in Massachusetts in 1895. Since then it has developed into a worldwide recreational and competitive activity. Currently, many volleyball leagues are primarily for females, but the men on the  Gustavus Club Volleyball team are changing that, at … Continue reading Determined Gusties pave uncharted path

After a fifth place finish at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Indoor Championships here at Gustavus, the Men’s Tennis team now looks to build momentum as the grind of a long season continues. With matches every week from now through May, much is left to be determined as far as the success of this year’s team. Key wins have propelled the Gusties to a … Continue reading Gusties look to senior leadership to continue hardcourt dominance

At Mount Itasca, MN, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, Senior Kelly Chaudoin won the top spot in the NCAA freestyle skiing qualifier. From Ely, MN, Chaudoin is only the third woman from the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) to qualify for the NCAA tournament. She conquered the 10K hill in 31 minutes and 9.7 seconds, a staggering 56 seconds ahead of the second place finisher, … Continue reading Gusties hold own in competitive field

St. Thomas may be the best in class on the hardwood, but its their classless fans that spark the most controversy As I entered the forum for Saturday’s game against St. Thomas, I heard an eruptive crowd: it was a college basketball game on a Saturday. But what I found most interesting were the fans. In high school, I was voted the person with the … Continue reading Unsportsmanlike Spectating

With strong performances expected from both the men and women, Gustavus hopes to end the season atop the conference, together, for the second year in a row Head Swimming and Diving coach Jon Carlson’s 19th season at the helm of Gustavus aquatics has been one unraveling in a somewhat different fashion than the team’s recent history would indicate. This weekend, the Gusties head to the … Continue reading Host Gusties hope to make a splash in the upcoming MIAC Championships

The Gusties stare down the barrel of their toughest challenge yet this season: defeat the undefeated This past Saturday, the men responsible for the collection of banners hung in Gus Young Court returned to their alma mater to cheer on their Gusties together, in celebration of the 100th season of the program. Over 50 former players stretched between the rims at halftime, each of whom … Continue reading Gustavus ready for Valentine’s Day showdown with MIAC’s finest