One thing many students miss from high school is their involvement in sports. While Gustavus has a number of varsity sports, not all students have the time to dedicate to a varsity team. An alternative many choose is to participate in intramural sports. One such student is first-year Zakariya Khan, who is a part of an intramural soccer team. Khan has been playing soccer since … Continue reading Intramurals provide fun athletic outlet
The women’s tennis team has been on campus, practicing hard in preparation for competition coming up this fall. The coaches have been individually working with each athlete in order to help them improve in specific areas, and can give the athletes feedback on what they should be working on in practices. The women had intended to take the MIAC title last year, but fell to … Continue reading Women’s tennis knows what it takes to win
This summer’s flooding caused logs, debris, and sand to pile up on large sections of cross-country mountain biking trails in Traverse des Sioux Park near St. Peter and Kiwanis Park in Mankato. Several Gustavus administrators and staff, including Director for Leadership and Community-Based Service Dave Newell, Associate Director of Core Services Dan Oachs, and Unix Systems Administrator Paul Hanson help manage the Traverse des Sioux. … Continue reading Gustavus volunteers blaze flooded trails
The men’s cross country team has seen a lot of improvement since the season started in August. Last season, the team welcomed a large group of runners to the team. With these now-experienced runners, the team has a positive outlook on their season. “The team is looking good this year. We are a pretty young team but we have some strong talent. The team’s goals … Continue reading Men’s cross country sets tone for season early
Ask anyone in the Midwest what they know about rock climbing and the first thing they might visualize is the colorful, plastic hold-covered indoor walls that many are familiar with. But if the person you’re asking happens to be a passionate climber the story begins elsewhere. Even though the history of climbing dates back a little bit further—John Muir is a name you’ll hear often … Continue reading Bored of your fitness routine? Try rock climbing!
The Gustavus Adolphus Men’s Golf Team began its 2014 fall season with a 286-296 loss to Minnesota State University, Mankato in a dual that took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Le Sueur Country Club. The Gusties then competed on Sunday, Sept 7, 2014 at the Augsburg College Fall Invitational. The team finished with 307 in the opening round and ended … Continue reading Men’s golf tees off with high expectations for the season
Two years ago the Gustavus women’s cross country team won the Conference Championships, earning themselves a chance to compete at the National meet. Last season, after graduating several of their top runners, the women’s team took fifth at the Conference meet and was unable to qualify for Nationals. This year, the women’s team has their sights set on a top-three finish at the Conference meet … Continue reading Women’s cross country begins season on the right foot
Once again, the Men’s Soccer Team has begun a season primed with high expectations. The team has set the bar high in the MIAC, having won the conference title the past two consecutive years. With the entire conference chasing after them, the team knows that nothing will come easy this season. “We are playing a really tough schedule. We chose a schedule where we are … Continue reading Men’s soccer eager to defend MIAC title
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
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!
