As the gymnastics season came to a close, Junior Kacie Kohler and her teammates found themselves reflecting on the ups and downs of their season. Kohler recalled the goals the team worked hard to reach. “I think our goals were achieved in that we have had a fun season, and even though we have had our ups and downs at competitions, we have powered through … Continue reading Gymnastics season filled with improvement

The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis team was victorious over University of Wisconsin Whitewater on Sunday, March 2, with a score of 7-2. The victory allowed the Gusties to improve to 10-1 in the conference. This, being their ninth win in a row, also moved the team to a 7-1 standing against their regional competitors. On March 8, the tennis team will host three of their … Continue reading Gustavus men’s tennis: on the path to success

The Gustavus dance team has been working all season to prepare for their trip to Anaheim, California at the end of March. Last year in California the team took second place at Nationals, so they are excited to return this year and compete for the top spot on the podium. “Our next step for the competitive team is the national competition in Anaheim, California. Last … Continue reading Dance team heads to Nationals

Gustavus women’s hockey will face Bethel University in the MIAC playoffs at Don Roberts Ice Rink this Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. After falling 1-0 to Bethel last weekend on Saturday, the Gusties are seeded number two in the league, behind St. Thomas. This is the first time in ten years the Gusties have not won the conference title, but the team hopes that … Continue reading Women’s hockey enters MIAC Playoffs as number two seed for first time in ten years

Due to the coating of snow on the outdoor tennis courts, the Gustavus women’s tennis team practiced inside as they began their spring season last week, practicing each day and setting their goals high from the start. The team is comprised of 13 women, including one senior. Head Coach Jon Carlson, who has been coaching women’s tennis at Gustavus for the past 24 years, said … Continue reading Young women’s tennis team bonds on and off the court

The Gustavus men’s basketball team concluded their regular season on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a loss to No. 11 St. Thomas. Although the team lost, the men had a major come back in the last minute and fifty seconds of the game. The team gained back eight points, and in the end fell to the Tommies by a score of 73-68. After Wednesday, Gustavus fell … Continue reading Gustavus men’s basketball: finding success in the post-season

The Gustavus men’s hockey team concluded their regular season last weekend with a home victory of 3-1, and a 1-0 win on the road against Bethel University. The Gustie men finished the season with a 15-6-4 overall record and a 12-3-1 record in the MIAC. On top of that, the men finished the season ranked 13th in Division III Men’s Hockey, according to the USCHO … Continue reading Men’s hockey heads into MIAC Playoffs

While swimming appears to be an individual sport, the Gustavus swimming and diving team holds a team bond that even water can’t break; a bond that has driven both the men and women swimmers to reach their ultimate goals this season. “Growth that has happened this season can be attributed to the team cementing a bond with each other, and realizing that each swimmer has … Continue reading Men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finish strong at MIAC Championships

It has been over a month since the start of 2014, and with every new year comes a chance to make a life-improving resolution. According to usa.gov, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions involves personal health, primarily focusing on losing weight. It’s common to see gyms filled with the new faces of those trying to drop a few pounds this year. The Gustavus … Continue reading Tips to maintain momentum on New Year’s Resolutions

The Gustavus women’s basketball team is currently 10-11 in the MIAC and 13-11 overall. The women are ranked sixth in the MIAC and are finishing up their regular season, while seeking a spot in the playoffs. “The basketball season is always filled with highs and lows, and we have definitely had our share of both this year, but right now we are playing some of … Continue reading Women’s basketball seeks spot in playoffs