Just down the road from the Gustavus campus is a 628 acre park beloved by many Gusties. Seven Mile Creek is a Nicollet County Park that is home to wild turkey, deer, squirrels and the occasional Gustavus student going for a hike. Over the years, Gustavus athletics teams and clubs have utilized the vast and beautiful park in many different ways. The park offers opportunities … Continue reading Taking A Stroll Through 7 Mile Creek

A sudden uptick in COVID-19 cases this past week prompted a drastic adjustment in campus-wide prevention measures. The “lay low” announcement detailed in President Bergman’s email on November 6 to the student body had especially far-reaching implications for student-athletes finishing off their fall season before Thanksgiving. For some, the news of tightened restrictions was not unexpected. “I wasn’t surprised by it at all. I thought … Continue reading Calling Timeout: Gustie athletics begin “lay-low” period

For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has made exercising a more difficult task than ever before. With gyms now having limited capacities and workout groups being disbanded, access to fitness is at rock bottom. Yet, staying fit and healthy is still important, especially in the midst of the pandemic. The Gustavus Running Club has been encouraging Gusties to take care of themselves both mentally and physically … Continue reading Running Club Begins 100 Mile Challenge

For many Gusties, classes have looked a little different ever since Gustavus adopted an online learning model this past spring. However, regardless of the many ways students creatively break the monotony of college-under-quarantine, one thing remains consistent across most online classes: the content is adaptable to a remote format. In discussion-based classes, the biggest challenge is making sure one’s microphone is muted when not speaking. … Continue reading The Life of an Online Canoe Student: Logan Ries paddles through one stroke at a time

Normality comes in small doses both at Gustavus and at-large this year, yet where it can be found, it is. Since Oct.19, Gustavus has been hosting the return of intramural sports to campus to provide both a welcome distraction and a healthy outlet for energy. This year, they are meant to encourage active behavior while still being mindful of all the safety measures promoted on … Continue reading Intramural Sports are Back! Gusties prepare for the return of intramural sports this fall

As Gustie student-athletes start to get into the nitty-gritty of their practice-intensive seasons, their bodies have started to feel the strain. As a result, the Athletic Training room has been a busy place as of late. The fact that this service can still be provided, however, is a testament to the resiliency of the Gustavus Athletic Training Program. The transition to virtual learning these past … Continue reading Closer than Most: Athletic Training in the age of COVID-19

The Gustavus Female Athlete of the Decade tournament has concluded after four weeks of polling. The final round came down to volleyball player Nora Holtan and soccer player Ashley Becker, both of whom were 2019 Gustavus graduates. After a tightly contested 48 hours of final-round voting, Ashley Becker came out on top and was declared the Female Athlete of the Decade. Ashley Becker played at … Continue reading Female Athlete Of the Decade: Ashley Becker