For the 28th straight year, Gustavus Adolphus College has earned the MIAC Men’s Tennis Conference title. This tremendous streak dates back to a time where many of the players of this year’s squad were yet to be born. The rich tradition of Gustavus Men’s Tennis is still as strong as ever. Continuing this streak is no easy feat, however. A lot of pressure comes with … Continue reading Men’s Tennis makes it 28 straight: With another MIAC title in the books, sights switch to playoffs

In a double-header against conference rival St. Olaf on April 23, Gustavus went 2-0. The Gusties won their first game 15-2, and the second 9-8. Gustavus had the lead for the whole first game after scoring eight of its 15 runs in the second inning. Errors by St. Olaf proved to be its downfall in this game. After three earned runs, the remaining Gustavus runs … Continue reading One-Hit Wonder: Volness throws a one-hitter as Baseball closes out the season

If you walked up to Matthew Boyce in his senior year at Minnetonka High School and told him he would be a two time All-American wide receiver, and earn an invite to an NFL rookie camp, he wouldn’t have believed you. “Words cannot describe how much this means to my family and me. I have the most supportive family, friends and classmates,and I couldn’t thank … Continue reading The Curious Case of Matthew Boyce – D3 to the NFL: Gustie wide receiver determined to defy all odds

Whether it’s Division 1 or Division 3, anytime a freshman comes in and makes an impact for a varsity sport, it’s a special achievement. To do it for not one, but two sports is an entirely more difficult feat. Just ask Freshmen Michael Hensch and Josh Curtis. In the fall, you can find Hensch and Curtis on the football field, Hensch as a nose tackle; … Continue reading Freshman Phenoms: Hensch and Curtis tackle Track and Field

The Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Golf team started in second place after the first round of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Spring Invite that was played at Bunker Hills Golf Course. The Gusties scored a 320 in the first round, just four strokes behind meet leader, and host Minnesota State. St. Cloud State University was in third place with a score of 332. “The team … Continue reading Women’s Golf doing wonderfully

After a very strong start to the spring season, the Gustavus Women’s Tennis team hopes to continue and build on their success throughout the rest of the season. The team is currently undefeated in conference play, with a record of eight wins and zero losses, with one of the biggest victories being an 8-1 home victory over conference rival St. Thomas. Overall, the Gusties hold … Continue reading Women’s Tennis: Teamwork key as the Gusties eye a MIAC Championship

Last season, the Gustie Men’s Tennis team faced Chicago twice – once in the regular season and the other in the second round of the NCAA Championships. The Black and Gold fell both times to the Maroons, including a 5-4 decision in the early going, and falling yet again by a 5-2 score in the play-to-decision format of the big dance. Gustavus last faced Kalamazoo … Continue reading Men’s Tennis Triumphs: Beats nationally ranked Kalamazoo

The spring season for the Gustavus Men’s Golf team has been a good one. The team’s season is split between the fall and the spring, with a break during the winter. With a roster that is competitive from top to bottom, the Gusties have had a great time hitting the links in the recent months. Although having to battle snow and other imperfect weather conditions … Continue reading Men’s Golf hits their groove

This opinion piece solely represents the views of the writer. As fall registration week comes to a close at Gustavus, I again noticed something that baffled my body, bewildered my brain, and stumped my soul. A varsity sport is worth thirteen-hundredths of a Personal Fitness requirement.So what is that you ask? Allow me to explain. A Personal Fitness requirement, or (FIT) makes up half of … Continue reading Four years to get FIT?: The dilemma of the Lifelong Fitness credit

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