SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Katie Ashpole

Our fall sports Senior Spotlight this week is Senior Women’s Soccer Foward Katie Ashpole. The crisp fall weather, colorful leaves and pervasive busy feeling as classes and organizations become more intense comes with a variety of nostalgic memories for many Gusties. For fall sport student-athletes, walking across an orange-bathed campus in the afternoon might conjure memories of previous years, with autumn breezes taking them back … Continue reading SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Katie Ashpole

Swim & Dive team works to stay afloat: Gusties remain optimistic through uncertain times

Swim teams across the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) are expecting yet another disruption to their season. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is nearing a decision that would delay the Division III Swimming & Diving National Championship until March 2021. While the announcement has not yet been made, the Gustavus Swim & Dive team is planning accordingly. “The decision still needs to go to … Continue reading Swim & Dive team works to stay afloat: Gusties remain optimistic through uncertain times

Lund Center Open to Students: Lund Center open to students, but with new rules.

Much has changed on the Gustavus campus since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The way students live and interact with their environment has been altered significantly. One area of campus that has seen dramatic change is the Lund Center. Due to the inherent risks that come from individuals exercising in close proximity, changes needed to be made. The plans to keep students safe in Lund have … Continue reading Lund Center Open to Students: Lund Center open to students, but with new rules.

The Desire to Play: Gustie football player petitions for fall season.

Since March, it seems as if the entire country has revolved around the coronavirus. This pandemic has affected everyone and everything, including Gustavus athletics. MIAC play has been suspended this fall for all sports. This decision canceled the seasons for hundreds of Gustie athletes. Gustie athletes are still able to practice, but many have grown weary of watching Division 1 sports and the Minnesota High … Continue reading The Desire to Play: Gustie football player petitions for fall season.

Sports are back (kind of): Gusties prepare to return to campus for athletic practices

Gustavus athletes and coaches are set to return to practice this fall. Though all sports in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) have been postponed until next year, teams are finding ways to work with COVID guidelines in order to prepare for the upcoming season. Protocols have been put in place to help keep athletes safe while still allowing them to train. “Gustavus is following … Continue reading Sports are back (kind of): Gusties prepare to return to campus for athletic practices

Athlete of the Decade contest heats up: Voting has officially begun for the Gustie Athlete of the Decade

It’s been a tough week of competition for some of the most accomplished Gustie athletes of the last decade, full of landslides and close calls. However, unlike the competitions these athletes excelled in to earn their prestige, the winner of this competition is decided by the votes of their peers. The first round of voting for the Gustavus Student-Athlete of the Decade bracket occurred last … Continue reading Athlete of the Decade contest heats up: Voting has officially begun for the Gustie Athlete of the Decade

Senior Athlete Q&A: Senior athletes reflect on their upcoming final season.

With the 2020-2021 season being this year’s seniors final seasons, now more than ever it is important to take a moment and reflect upon the journey and what lies ahead for senior athletes. The Gustavian Weekly interviewed five senior Gustie athletes for their thoughts. Senior Hailey Auran (Swim and Dive) Q: What is your favorite memory on the swim team? HA: “My favorite memory on … Continue reading Senior Athlete Q&A: Senior athletes reflect on their upcoming final season.

Gustie eSports program to begin this fall: Anonymous grant funds the widely antipicated program

During the fall of 2019, Campus Activities conducted a campus-wide survey in order to determine interest in a Gustie eSports program. The results of the survey came back overwhelmingly positive, with 86 percent of the self-selected respondents expressed experience in the concept and an interest in meeting people with similar interests. Following the results, the College received an anonymous grant to make the prospective program … Continue reading Gustie eSports program to begin this fall: Anonymous grant funds the widely antipicated program

Five ways to stay active outside of the gym

It is important now more than ever to find ways to promote a healthy lifestyle, yet current CDC (Center for Disease Control) guidelines along with general risks of going to the gym have made it difficult for many to go workout. That doesn’t mean that you can’t get creative and find other ways to stay active, though. Here are five ways that you can stay … Continue reading Five ways to stay active outside of the gym

Teams battle for intramural hockey title

The Intramural Coed Hockey season following January term has given way to some hard-fought matchups between several teams that are fighting for a first place finish. The season wraps up March 20, and all teams have either two or three games remaining. The race for first place is tight, with the leading team holding a record of 4-1. Two teams trail closely behind them and … Continue reading Teams battle for intramural hockey title