The Minnesota Twins finished their second disappointing season in a row on Wednesday with a loss against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite having a losing record of 66-96, the Twins gave fans many reasons to keep cheering this season. Joe Mauer provided a bright spot for the Twins this year with his .319 batting average, and career high of 147 games played. By splitting his … Continue reading Minnesota Twins give fans reason to hope
The men’s rugby team had a home game on Sept. 22, 2012 against St. John’s, where they had the opportunity to work together as a team and improve their game. The team was scheduled to play Luther on Sept. 29, but Luther cancelled last minute, and the team scrimmaged for some extra practice. The men will be competing against St. John’s once again on Oct. … Continue reading “A hooligan’s sport played by gentlemen”
Although the men’s football team has had some close shots and has dealt with some tough losses lately, Head Coach Peter Haugen keeps one goal for the team in mind and that is constant improvement. Haugen believes there is great leadership with the juniors and seniors on the team and feels they are all improving each week. Coach Haugen explains the mission of the team … Continue reading Football: ready for the next play
The Weekly’s Assistant Sports and Fitness Editor gets “the skinny” so you don’t have to Because Gusties are notoriously busy with classes, extra-curricular activities and maintaining their social relationships amongst many other aspects of being a college student, working out often gets put on the back burner. Fortunately the Health Fitness Department is able to appoint many talented and healthy individuals to instruct a wide … Continue reading Gustavus fitness classes in review
…Edina Athletics Hall of Fame On Thursday, Sept. 20, Gustavus Head Baseball and Women’s Hockey Coach Mike Carroll was inducted into the Edina High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame because of his athletic efforts for Edina-East High School. Carroll lettered in soccer, hockey and baseball throughout his high school career. After graduating from Edina-East High School in … Continue reading Mike Carroll discusses recent induction into…
The women’s Cross Country team has competed in three meets so far this season, and has been taking great strides towards reaching their goals this season. On Sept. 8, the women placed second out of five teams at the St. John’s Invitational with a total of 57 points. The leading team, Saint Benedict finished with a total of 44 points. Sophomore Caitlin Fermoyle placed first, … Continue reading Women’s Cross Country: hungry for success
The sport of Ultimate (lovingly referred to as “the Ultimate game” by its dedicated fans and players) is becoming increasingly popular amongst college students due to its competitive, yet easy-going nature. There are generally seven teammates on the field at any given time made up of three handlers and four cutters. The handlers are generally the stronger throwers and control where the disc goes on … Continue reading Women’s Ultimate seeks to work out kinks after first tournament
Senior Anna Eames’ story is one of perseverance and dedication. Born with a physical disability in her legs, she was unable to participate in impact sports, such as running because of the pain it caused her. When she was five, she started swimming, and by the time she was 15-years-old, she had qualified for the Paralympics. When the pool that Eames trained at hosted a … Continue reading Paralympic swimmer brings home the hardware
Sisu. The Finnish word for what Americans refer to as “having guts” is a term often applied to those who crave the beneficial, yet sweltering heat of the traditionally Finnish experience of sweating it out in the sauna. The art of sauna bathing originated in Finland and has existed for well over 2,000 years according to Susan Nerberg’s article, “Sweat Like a Finn.” The original … Continue reading It’s pronounced SOW-na, not SAW-na
As the women’s volleyball team enters their fourth week of competitive play, a look at their record may offer a misleading picture of the team’s potential for success. Their record stands at 6-7, with a string of recent losses negating several early wins. Nevertheless, the exceptionally young team remains optimistic as they head into the conference season. Senior Captain Erin Sherman is confident about the … Continue reading Volleyball team ready to bounce back
