Science On The Beach: Learn How to Get the Perfect Spring Break Bod

If you have noticed that your jeans are fitting a little tighter after J-term, you may have fallen victim to a winter weight gain. With spring break about five weeks away, it’s time to stop hibernating and start thinking about turning your flabs into abs. Luckily, football strength and conditioning coordinator Zach Vine stopped by The Weekly office to provide some tips for how to … Continue reading Science On The Beach: Learn How to Get the Perfect Spring Break Bod

Gone Clubbin’: Nordic Ski Still Adjusting to Losing Its Varsity Status

While many of us Gusties like to complain about the snow on the ground, members of the club Nordic ski team on campus take full advantage of it by racing lengths ranging from 1.5 kilometers to 55 kilometers through the white fluff. Many students may not know what the Nordic ski club on campus is all about, so continue reading to find out more about … Continue reading Gone Clubbin’: Nordic Ski Still Adjusting to Losing Its Varsity Status

Track & Field Throws Big Numbers Up

Last season of Track and Field was a disappointment for both the men’s and women’s teams, who both placed ninth at the MIAC indoor championships, and seventh at the MIAC outdoor championships. It was a tough season, but the men and Women have both stepped it up this year. So far this season of indoor track has been impressive and spectacular. The men came in … Continue reading Track & Field Throws Big Numbers Up

Basketball in Paradise: Puerto Rico Heated Up for Winter Training

This December, as the temperature dropped down to three, the Men’s and Women’s Basketball team were dropping threes in sunny San Juan, Puerto Rico. This year both teams had the opportunity to complete their winter training in Puerto Rico. They both played two games, but when they weren’t heating up on the gym floor, they were free to heat up on the white sandy beaches. … Continue reading Basketball in Paradise: Puerto Rico Heated Up for Winter Training

More Than Just a Broom

Long have people tried to earn glory and distinguish themselves from their fellow man through sport. This theme has been prevalent all throughout history- even cavemen practiced the spear throw. This year Gustavus students are offered a similar opportunity. Coed Intramural Broomball is in full swing this J-term, and the competition is heating up. This year twelve teams of men and women fill out a … Continue reading More Than Just a Broom

Senior Spotlight – Rachel Dargis

Q: What are your goals for the season? A: My goal is for the team to score a 183 or higher this season! Q: What is your best athletic memory? A: My favorite memory as a gymnast at Gustavus would be our pre-meet dance parties in the locker room. Q: Why would you recommend Gustavus? I would recommend Gustavus because it is a place that … Continue reading Senior Spotlight – Rachel Dargis

All-Star Gusties en Mexico

As it happens, the football careers of seniors Scott Newby, Marcus Kelly, Matt Boyce and Mitch Hendricks did not end with their senior season. The foursome was selected to represent Team USA in the Aztec Bowl, an annual game between a team of American Division 3 standouts, and Team Mexico, a team of standouts from Mexican universities. “The trip to Mexico was eye opening, I … Continue reading All-Star Gusties en Mexico

Senior Spotlight – Chad Poppen

Q: What are your personal goals for the season? A: My goals for the season are ones focused on the success of the team. Bringing a MIAC regular season and playoff title home are something the team has strived for since last season. In accomplishing those goals we hope they lead to a birth in the national tournament, but for now we are focused on … Continue reading Senior Spotlight – Chad Poppen