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

Gusties compete at WIAC Regional: Gymnastics posts team score of 175.925

In their past two weeks of action, the Gustavus gymnastics team hosted UW-Oshkosh on February 29 for a senior day celebration and then competed in the joint WIAC Championships/NCGA Regional Meet on March 7. A tough opponent for the last dual meet of the season, UW-Oshkosh entered the competition first overall in the WIAC at 7-1 and defended their throne successfully, emerging with a score … Continue reading Gusties compete at WIAC Regional: Gymnastics posts team score of 175.925

Women’s Hockey wins MIAC Playoffs: Four Gusties nominated for All-Conference

On March 7, the Gustavus Women’s Hockey team squared off against Augsburg with the MIAC Playoff title on the line. Heading into postseason, the Gusties were ranked fourth nationally and secured the No. 1 seed for playoffs after earning the program’s 16th regular season title. With this No. 1 seed comes the advantage of playing at home for the remainder of the tournament. After a … Continue reading Women’s Hockey wins MIAC Playoffs: Four Gusties nominated for All-Conference

First-year Oscar Wikström clinched the final match for the Gusties in the ITA Indoor Championships against No. 11 Kenyon College. Wikström earned MIAC Athlete of the Week honors for his efforts in the deciding match.

Men’s Tennis defeats Grinnell and Augustana: Gusties move up to No. 15 in the nation

The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team had a quick turnaround following the ITA Indoor Championships, facing off against two non-conference opponents the following weekend. At the ITA Indoor Championships, hosted by Gustavus, the team faced off against some of the top-ranked teams in the country. The Gusties came into the tournament ranked No. 20 in the nation, but after a dramatic 5-4 win against No. 11 … Continue reading Men’s Tennis defeats Grinnell and Augustana: Gusties move up to No. 15 in the nation

Senior Aly Freeman pitches for the Gusties during a game last season. Freeman is a force on the mound and has a 0.349 batting percentage that earned her both All-Conference and Academic All-America honors last season.

Softball travels to Rochester: Gusties split games 2-2 during first weekend of competition

The Gustavus softball team finished last season at 17-19 and 8-14 in the MIAC, good for eighth place. This season, a veteran returning core and a strong crop of younger players hopes to better both of those marks and reach the conference playoffs. Head Coach Britt Stewart is in her fourth year at the helm and commented on the team’s prospects this season. “We are … Continue reading Softball travels to Rochester: Gusties split games 2-2 during first weekend of competition