For the next few weeks, the Sports & Fitness section staff will be reviewing the student-led fitness classes offered in Lund. Kickboxing by Zac Isaak This week, I attended the kickboxing class held on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. Led by First-year Hanna Engebretson, the class offers a chance for students to get up on Saturday mornings and get their workout done early so that they … Continue reading Fitness classes in review
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
Pop, soda, or Coke, (depending on where you’re from), seems to be a part of an average American’s daily life. Startling studies have shown the negative effects that soda pop can have on a person, and their athletic performances. Soda and other carbonated drinks are not good fluids to hydrate oneself for athletic practice or competition. Sodas that contain caffeine, which is a diuretic, cause … Continue reading What you don’t know about soda and how it affects you
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
The yoga class, taught by Renee Hoppe on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, offers a warm and welcoming environment for students to let go of their worries. College students often try to find ways to relax in their busy schedules, and yoga is a great way to do it. “It is a good break from the crazy and hectic college life we all know … Continue reading Fitness classes in review: Tuesday Night Yoga
W ith spring quickly approaching, it’s time for baseball season. The Gustavus men’s baseball team began the 2013 season a few weeks ago. On March 3, the Gusties opened their regular season with losses in both games against Elmhurst College. The final scores of those games were 5-2 and 8-4. The Gusties played at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome and will be playing there for … Continue reading Gustie baseball swings into 2013 season
Before each game the softball team warms up with a round of hacky sack, and they can often be seen practicing around campus. This new tradition emerged from the team’s love of spending time together. The Gusties have no intention of slacking on the field, however, after a 2012 season where the team was 30-9 overall and 20-2 in the conference. They just know it’s … Continue reading Gustavus softball works hard and plays hard
The official 2013 year began this week for the NFL, which starts with trading players and signing free agents on the market. The Minnesota Vikings had a busy start to their new year and they did not go unnoticed. The Vikings traded Wide Receiver Percy Harvin to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday. In exchange for Harvin, the Vikings received the Seahawks’ 2013 first round and … Continue reading Vikings trade Harvin, re-sign others
…to NCAA National Tournament Saturday’s win over the Concordia Cobbers sent the Gustavus women’s hockey team to the NCAA National Tournament, with a season record of 26-0-1. For the tenth consecutive year the women’s team is the MIAC Playoff Champion. Having been in this position before, the team is eager to prove that they are returning to the National Tournament more competitive than before. “Being … Continue reading Undefeated women’s hockey team advances…
The NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Committee announced on Monday, Mar. 4 that Junior Cameron Clause, Senior Captain Josh Owens, and Senior Allyson Voss will be representing Gustavus Adolphus College at this year’s NCAA National Championships. The meet will be held Mar. 8—Mar. 9, 2013 at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. It will be Owen’s second time competing in the … Continue reading Track and field transitions to the outdoor track
