In the 2013 Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, Assistant Communication Studies Professor Sarah Wolter teamed up with Jo Ann Buysse from University of Minnesota, Twin Cities to write an article about gender representation in NCAA media guides. The article, “Gender Representation in 2010 NCAA Division I Media Guides: The Battle for Equity was Only Temporarily Won,” examines cultural narratives of collegiate media guide covers … Continue reading Battling for accurate media portrayals of female athletes

There are five core values at Gustavus. They include: community, excellence, faith, justice, and service. Student athletes are expected to represent the college on and off campus by exemplifying these values. According to D. Stanley Eitzen author of Sports in Contemporary Society: An Anthology, college sports tend to be “ultraelitist,” meaning that money and facilities go disproportionately to athletes in revenue-producing sports rather than to … Continue reading Editorial: Unequal representation of sports at Gustavus

They are gymnasts, dancers, motivators, and athletes. Gustavus cheerleaders use their athletic prowess to pump up the Gustie crowds. Despite the long practices and physical demands, the women remain positive and strive to improve their skills. The Gustavus cheerleaders are coached by Senior Ramy Hagen. Hagen worked for a cheer company and her experiences there have prepared her to coach at the collegiate level. Because … Continue reading Cheerleaders bring positivity to college athletics

The Gustavus swimming and diving team is back for what they believe will be another successful season. The season began on a strong note with the return of upperclassmen, as well as the welcoming of new swimmers and divers. There were many new swimmers who have committed to being a part of the team this year. The attendance has made teammates and coaches very excited … Continue reading Gustavus Swimming and Diving: One team, one family

In 2011, the Gustavus football team traveled to Mexico for their first international experience in Cancun. While there, the team took part in a clinic and youth camp where they tackled the challenge of teaching the kids football skills. Over the duration of the trip, the young athletes learned a lot from the Gusties, who were regarded as role models after the clinic. On the … Continue reading Gustavus football recruits internationally

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