Staff Writer- Alayna Boe On Jan. 30th and 31st, the Gustavus track and field team headed to St. Olaf College in Northfield.​ This two-day meet saw spectacular performances from all 14 teams in attendance. The Gustie men and women got 19 top-three finishes. Friday was the multi showcase, hosting four of the seven men’s heptathlon events and all five of the women’s pentathlon events. Friday … Continue reading Track & Field Travels to St. Olaf

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swim & Dive teams competed this last weekend in the Gustie Challenge meet. The meet held on the Gustavus campus, was a two-day event from Friday to Saturday.  “The Gustavus challenge is a meet primarily focused on giving our non-conference swimmers and bubble swimmers a chance to swim for lifetime bests and to get performance times … Continue reading Gusties Swim & Dive Inspire in Gustie Challenge

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson For Americans, sports are crucial to how we view ourselves and our culture. They require hard work and perseverance, traits that are strongly valued. Sports are a form of entertainment, keeping us engaged with teams and specific athletes. This appreciation often comes with your common sports like soccer, football, and basketball, but what about extreme sports? What about climbing stunts where … Continue reading Alex Honnold Defies What it Means to be an Athlete

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe The sport of hockey is physically demanding, but also mentally demanding. On the 23rd of Jan., the Gustavus Women’s Hockey Team hosted their annual Sophie Squad–Mental Health Awareness game. Sophie Squad is a nonprofit organization trying to remove the mental health stigma from sports and is especially strong in the girls’ hockey community here in Minnesota. The Gusties have been hosting … Continue reading Women’s Hockey Reigns Victorious Over St. Kate’s

Opinion Editor- Soph White Brrrrr! It’s cold in here. It must be some Gusties in the atmosphere! Two, four, six, eight! Who do we appreciate? It’s Gustie Cheer! Enough about other sports, let us make way for cheer—one of the most disciplined and graceful sports known to humankind. If you were heavily invested in the Netflix series about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, you might be … Continue reading Gustavus Cheer in the Atmosphere

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Swim & Dive teams were successful as the Men beat Saint John’s 173-126, and the Women beat Saint Benedict 191-107, Saturday, Jan. 17th at home in the Vic Gustafson pool. It was a Senior Day celebration for the Senior swimmers as they were recognized for their work and dedication to the program over their years here as Gusties. “Being … Continue reading Gustavus Swim

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe A hard-hitting season for the Gustavus Adolphus Women’s Hockey Team is underway, and their last faceoff against Saint Mary’s was no exception. Both teams tied the game 1-1 after a double overtime; the Gusties fought until the end, and then some. Eventually, the game closed out over Don Roberts Ice Arena, and the fans went home after a hard-fought and fun … Continue reading Women’s Hockey Ties with Saint Mary’s

Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson Gustavus Men’s hockey hit the road on Saturday to play the Saint Mary’s Cardinals from Winona, Minnesota. Their game on the road was won 5-3 in an impressive outing, benefiting their winning mood after a home win against Saint Mary’s the night before. Friday’s game against the Cardinals ended in exhilaration as Senior Wilmer Svensson scored the game-winning goal in the … Continue reading Men’s Hockey Defeats Saint Mary’s 5-3 with Impressive Series Sweep

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Being in full swing, the Gustavus Adolphus men’s basketball team has been hitting the road along with the home court this season. On Saturday, Dec. 6th, the men hit the road to Winona, Minnesota. Taking on the Saint Mary’s University Cardinals, the Gusties were seeking to improve their MIAC record, along with their overall record. This road match came easily for … Continue reading Gustavus Strikes Hard Against St. Mary’s