As much fun as it is being a college student, sometimes we have to face the truth: we are bound to deal with stress. This is especially true for us Gusties. “We always have a culture of go-go-go. The majority of us students are high-achievers and high-doers who are involved in a lot of things throughout campus,” Senior Physical and Health Education Major Derek Lieser … Continue reading Take a deep breath and relax
The Gustavus Adolphus Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), which is made up of two representatives from each athletic team on campus, constantly works to improve the complete experience of being a student-athlete while striving to produce a positive image of student-athletes at Gustavus. SAAC participates in a variety of events and activities, which concentrate on three different areas: team building, community service, and student-athlete welfare. … Continue reading SAAC challenges Gustie athletes to get involved
The Sports Faculty Liaison Program at Gustavus is a new program—so new that very few people have heard about it. The program intends to bridge the gap between student athletes and faculty members. Jeff Owen, Faculty Athletic Representative, and Kari Eckheart, Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Services in Athletics and Assistant Director in Alcohol and Drug Education, will assign volunteer faculty members to the … Continue reading Bridging the gap between athletics and academics
The Gustavus baseball team will not start their regular season until March, but that does not mean they are taking time off. In compliance with NCAA Division III rules, the team is allowed 12 practices during the fall, and the Gusties are making the most of them. “We’ve been having team practice for a couple hours every Monday and Wednesday, and we scrimmage on Saturdays. … Continue reading Baseball team hard at work during offseason
Wednesday night Insanity Insanity offers a completely different feel for a workout class. Where yoga is slower paced and calm, Insanity brings loud, upbeat music, bright lights, and fast paced moves. If you walk into the aerobics room Wednesday at 5 p.m., you can expect to witness a group of people motivating and helping each other through challenging strength and cardio moves. The class was … Continue reading Insanity and yoga classes provide welcome study break
Student athletic clubs at Gustavus Adolphus College allow students to be a part of a team and commit to a sport without being a part of the NCAA. Gustavus offers a variety of club sports for both men and women during the fall 2013 season, including rugby, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee. Many students have assumptions about club sports that are not necessarily true. Club athletes … Continue reading Club teams possess enthusiasm in abundance
They say it’s always the rivalry matches that spark some of the greatest games in sports. From the Boston Red Sox versus the New York Yankees to the Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers, rivalry games almost always live up to their hype, creating more animosity and entertainment for the fans who watch these games. This Saturday’s Homecoming football game should be no exception … Continue reading Homecoming showdown: Gustavus vs. St. Olaf
The Gustavus Adolphus women’s soccer team dropped to a record of 3-3-0 overall and 0-2-0 in the MIAC on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The women lost to Concordia College with a final score of 2-0. “We just played Concordia and Carleton, two of the top teams in the conference. Although both games resulted in losses, we played tough in both games. We are looking forward … Continue reading Women’s soccer fighting for more wins
The Gustavus men’s soccer team is off to a promising start with a record of 5-2-1 overall. Led by Senior Captains Sean Sendelbach, Zach Schmith, and Casey Gilbert, the squad has lost just two of its first eight games and is 2-0 in conference play. The team’s strong start comes as no surprise after winning the 2012 MIAC championship in a riveting shootout over conference … Continue reading Men’s soccer team has leg up on competition
Living at college can cause feelings of homesickness, but for one Gustavus sports team, family time is primarily held on the tennis courts at practice each day with one another. Joey MacGibbon, senior men’s tennis player, feels right at home when he’s with his teammates. “I consider multiple guys on the team my very best friends here on campus. You’ll never see a Gustie tennis … Continue reading Men’s tennis team: One big happy family
