Although the season is still young, the Gustavus women’s swim and dive team have high hopes for the year as well as an impressive record to build upon. With three consecutive MIAC Championship titles as well as two first places finishes at the Saint John’s/Saint Ben’s Mini Invitational and the Morningside Invitational, they are gearing up for a successful year. “This is the biggest women’s … Continue reading Women’s swim and dive splash into the season

Gustavus’ women’s cross country team placed fourth in the Regional meet last Saturday, securing them a spot at the NCAA Division III National Championship meet on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Terre Haute, Indiana. After winning the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) meet on Oct. 27 by three points over the St. Olaf team, the Gustie women were primed for the Regional race at St. Olaf … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country heads to Nationals

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year when you’re able to stuff your face with as much food as possible without being judged. As enjoyable as this sounds, the aftermath can be less than pleasing. For many people, the holiday season can pack on pounds. Mom’s casserole or Grandma’s stuffing may have been worth it at the time, but in the end it can … Continue reading How to stay healthy this holiday

This past Saturday the Gustavus men’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA tournament held in Northfield, Minnesota to play against University of Wisconsin. Even though the team returned without the victory in this tournament, the men’s soccer team has only lost two games all year. They are currently ranked in the top 25 of the NCAA National teams. Head Coach Mike Middleton says he is … Continue reading Men’s Soccer finishes season at National tournament

…Conference Championships The Gustavus women’s Cross Country team had a strong race at the MIAC Conference Championships last Saturday, which were held at the Como Golf Course in Saint Paul. Heading into the meet the women were ranked fifth, but had a goal of attaining second in the Conference. The Gustie women outperformed their goal and won the title of Conference Champions for the second … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country wins…

The Gustavus men’s swim team is kicking off their season with a meet against Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. on Friday, Nov. 9. “They’ve been swimming for a month,  and it is time to race. They are all very excited. Saint Olaf will be tough, but I think we have improved quite a bit. It is going to be some good racing,” Head Coach … Continue reading Men’s Swimming: a preview of success

This Saturday’s football game, against Concordia College marks the last game in a Gustavus uniform for the team’s 15 senior players.  The Gustavus football team started out strong, winning its season opener against Simpson College 35-26. After some close losses to Augsburg and St. Olaf, the football team rebounded to take a commanding 37-0 victory over Hamline University.  Sitting at an even 2-2 record going … Continue reading Seniors provide heartbeat of the Football team