Men’s basketball dribbles into the offseason

The Gustavus men’s basketball team played their final regular season game against the Concordia Cobbers last Saturday afternoon. Heading into the game, the Gusties needed a win in order to clinch a spot in the MIAC playoffs. After a hard battle fought against the number two seeded Cobbers, the Gusties finished the game losing 69-62 in regulation. The Gustavus men finished their season with a … Continue reading Men’s basketball dribbles into the offseason

P90X vs. Insanity: which is the best for you?

Each New Year brings about a wave of new fitness resolutions along with a surge of new gym memberships. Lately a growing number of people have been bucking tradition and ditching the cold walk to the gym in favor of at-home fitness programs. Two of the most popular video series on the market right now are P90X and Insanity. Their infomercials are plastered over late … Continue reading P90X vs. Insanity: which is the best for you?

Women’s gymnastics: new leadership and new direction

Women’s gymnastics this year at Gustavus has been on a roll with new head coach and Gustavus alumni, Katie Olson, and the team’s new spirit throughout the season. Head Coach Katie Olson says this year has been going very well and feels proud of the team camaraderie that has been established. This year the women’s gymnastics team has won a complete gymnastics meet. Olson hopes that the … Continue reading Women’s gymnastics: new leadership and new direction

Mother Nature disappoints, the nordic team does not

Despite a relatively disappointing winter in terms of snowfall, the Gustavus Nordic Ski team has had an impressive showing this season. The men’s and women’s teams placed fifth and sixth, respectively, in the NCAA Qualifiers in January and had five skiers place in the top 30 of the second day of NCAA Qualifiers, resulting in fifth place finishes for both teams. “I am extremely happy … Continue reading Mother Nature disappoints, the nordic team does not

Undefeated women’s hockey clinches #1 seed in MIAC

The women’s hockey team is now focusing on finishing their last four conference games. So far the team’s future looks very promising. They have been ranked number two for ten consecutive weeks by USCHO.com for Division III women’s hockey, and after their first tie of the season against University of Wisconsin-Superior, they remained one of two unbeaten teams with a record of 20-0-1. For seniors … Continue reading Undefeated women’s hockey clinches #1 seed in MIAC

Exercise and understanding willpower

With a new semester comes an opportunity to plan a workout regimen that fits into your new schedule and fulfills your personal goals for improved health and fitness. When looking forward to the benefits you hope to gain through regular exercise—better overall health, mood and concentration—it is essential to recognize the important role willpower plays in decision-making. The Science Daily article, “Tough Day at Work? … Continue reading Exercise and understanding willpower

Students Sample Wellness this January

While many students see January Interim Experience (J-term) as an opportunity to recover from the rigors of fall semester, it can also be a time of personal growth and rejuvenation.This was this idea that sparked the Counseling Center to create the J-term Sampler series. This four part series was created in response to common concerns they see amongst students who take advantage of the services … Continue reading Students Sample Wellness this January

NHL returns to the State of ice and snow

With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Jan. 12, came the end of the 119-day NHL lockout, sending teams scrambling to sign players and begin training camps before the season begins on Jan. 19. The Minnesota Wild hit the ice on Sunday with players and Coach Mike Yeo present. Although many are relieved that the lockout is finally over, the lengthy negotiations have … Continue reading NHL returns to the State of ice and snow

Women’s hockey sets sight on final four goals

The women’s hockey team’s Head Coach Mike Carroll believes the season has been good so far and notices the building chemistry that continues to grow within the team. He believes that the younger players are working just fine with the rest of the team. The team seems to recognize their mistakes and use them as tools for learning, while they remain in control of their … Continue reading Women’s hockey sets sight on final four goals