For the second consecutive year, the Junior Health Fitness majors will be hosting a Wellbeing Fair, formerly known as the Chill Out and Wellbeing Fair, to educate the Gustavus community about the different dimensions of wellbeing. This year’s fair, titled Gusties Go Healthy, will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Lund Arena. There are nine dimensions of wellness … Continue reading Junior Health Fitness majors to host Wellbeing Fair

Last week, Gustavus celebrated NCAA Division III Week, which is a week to celebrate the unique Division III student-athlete experience. For forty years, Division III athletics have offered strong competition along with academic excellence and the time to pursue other interests outside of athletics. Division III is the NCAA’s largest division, with more than 440 members, 40 conferences, and 170,000 student athletes. This special week … Continue reading Gustie athletes celebrate NCAA Division III Week

Winter’s icy grip may still have a firm hold on Minnesota weather, but that hasn’t stopped the Gustavus men’s and women’s golf teams from getting excited for their spring season, whenever it may come. Both teams traded the snow and ice for the Sunshine State on their annual Spring Break trip to Florida to get in some much needed outdoor practice time. The Gusties spent … Continue reading Gustavus golf teams hope to see the green

Although Gustavus has a wide variety of intramural and club sports ranging from rugby to Ultimate Frisbee, cycling has never been on the list. Fortunately for bike enthusiasts around campus, that is about to change. While the Gustavus Cycling team isn’t a recognized club sport yet, Juniors Adam Larson and Gabe Hanson, along with Sophomore Nick Theisen are working to make their dream a reality … Continue reading Gustavus cycling: an emerging hub on campus

March Madness is a much-anticipated annual event for the Men’s and Women’s Basketball National Championships. This year the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men’s Basketball Championship will take place April 8 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. March Madness began this year on Tuesday, March 19. It consists of teams from the South, East, West, and Midwest regions of the U.S. … Continue reading Let the month of madness begin

Anyone who followed the women’s tennis team last season might have to do a double take when they step out on the court this spring. The team has a fresh face after graduating half of their starters from 2012. The new season also comes with new talent; six of the eleven players on the squad are first-years. However, a lack of collegiate experience doesn’t mean … Continue reading Young tennis team aims to grow into champions

Although the Gustavus men’s tennis team was off to a shaky start, the men have continued to improve their technique and are currently sitting on a four meet winning streak. The recent meets against Grinnell College, Macalester College, Hamline University, and UW-Whitewater have boosted the team’s morale and set the stage for a successful spring season. “This year the team has been gifted with a … Continue reading Men’s tennis: serving their way to success