Coach Sherden highlights keys to success

As women’s volleyball aims to recover from a tough season, Head Coach Rachelle Sherden begins training by underlining the essential elements to a successful year. Her approach for what is to come is simple and clear. “I have only known the girls on the team for less than three weeks, gut it feels like I have known them for much longer.” – Claire Laakso “Last … Continue reading Coach Sherden highlights keys to success

Thank you, seniors!

Each spring, as graduation edges nearer, the time comes to reflect on the accomplishments of the senior class. This year’s senior athletes were an especially talented group, and The Gustavian Weekly would like to congratulate every graduating senior who participated in athletics during their time at Gustavus—whether it was on an intramural team, in a club sport, or as part of a varsity program. Thank … Continue reading Thank you, seniors!

Track & Field hopes to end season on high note at Conference meet

On the outside, track and field may appear to be an individual sport, but for both the men’s and women’s teams, they have collaborated individual strengths to form an energetic and powerful team. Head Coach Dale Bahr said he is impressed with how the team and coaching staff has dealt with the unpredictable weather. “It makes training a bit more difficult and as you can … Continue reading Track & Field hopes to end season on high note at Conference meet

Disappointing baseball season comes to a close

The Gustavus baseball team’s season came to a close on Monday, May 5 when the two teams split a non-conference doubleheader. Gustavus lost the first game 13-5 but came back to win 3-1 in the second game of the day. The Gusties finished with an overall record of 6-23 and a MIAC record of 7-24. The team came into the season with high hope for … Continue reading Disappointing baseball season comes to a close

Men’s tennis clinches 26th consecutive MIAC Championship

The Gustavus men’s tennis team clinched their 26th consecutive MIAC Championship with a 9-0 win over the University of St. Thomas in the regular season finale on Sunday, April 27. Gustavus now holds the No. 1 seed in the MIAC Playoffs and improved to 26-5 overall and 9-0 in the MIAC. The Gustavus men’s tennis team will host the lowest remaining seed from the quarterfinal … Continue reading Men’s tennis clinches 26th consecutive MIAC Championship

What is Creatine, anyway?

The world of bodybuilding supplements has hit an all-time high. With countless new products on the market claiming to “increase strength,” “improve definition,” and “burn fat,” it’s not uncommon to see students walking around campus with their Blender Bottle filled with neon-colored liquids. Among the most popular of supplements on the market is creatine monohydrate, a powder blend that is designed to increase muscle stamina … Continue reading What is Creatine, anyway?

Softball embraces “we before me” mindset

Soggy playing fields and freezing temperatures haven’t made it easy for the women’s softball team to be out on the practice field this year, but their passion for the game kept them sliding into home plate covered in dirt during practice on every cool, rainy day this spring. From having to play their games on the football field to dealing with injuries to a few … Continue reading Softball embraces “we before me” mindset

Women’s tennis enters playoff competition

The Gustavus Women’s tennis team finished their regular season on Saturday, Apr. 26 with a 5-4 win over the University of St. Thomas. The team ended the regular season with an 8-2 record in the MIAC and a 15-5 record overall. St. Thomas gained an early lead winning two of three doubles matches. First-Years Michaela Schulz and Lizzy Stanczyk won the only doubles match for … Continue reading Women’s tennis enters playoff competition