There are two sides to the club sports coin. The positive aspects are the independence and flexibility that a non-varsity sport provides. The more challenging part is the responsibility that the captains and team leaders are faced with. One of the biggest challenges is that the teams must figure out their budgets on their own, because club sports are student-led and are not funded by … Continue reading Budgeting in the balance

The Gustavus women’s tennis team was rolling last weekend as they earned a pair of convincing wins in duals against MSU-Mankato and Upper Iowa. “It was great to get everyone some quality match play,” Head Coach Jon Carlson said. “We learned a lot about what we need to work on these next two weeks as we prepare for our spring break trip to San Antonio, … Continue reading Women’s tennis thrives outdoors

Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the National Football League, flexed his commissioning muscle when he arrived at the Minnesota state capital last Friday. The move by Goodell left Minnesota the chance to determine the future of the Vikings before he enforced a change. While there have been numerous whispers of relocation, Goodell’s visit resurrected the Vikings stadium plan and sparked a gain in political steam. … Continue reading Vikings stadium: the proposal moves forward

This softball season has been one with many highlights. The Gustavus women’s softball team has a winning record, beat its rival St. Thomas and has taken many trips including one to the Field of Dreams. The team is on a roll. They are 19-7 overall and 11-1 in the conference. The team has 12 conference games remaining and a non-conference double header before the MIAC … Continue reading Softball dreams big as playoffs approach

When thinking back to the inaugural season of Target Field, Twins fans remember consistent sell outs at the new outdoor park. Maybe the novelty has deteriorated, but a 15 percent drop in attendance this season thus far suggests a Minnesota-wide boredom with the 2012 Twins squad. One look at the 2012 roster leads the casual fan to ask: who?  Nathan, Kubel and Cuddyer, have been … Continue reading Trouble brewing in Twins territory

After a long absence, the Gustavus men’s lacrosse team returned home to Hollingsworth Field to play in front of friends and family for the first time this school year. The club team hosted Minnesota State University Moorhead, University of North Dakota and Ripon College of Wisc. for a two-day tournament that took place on Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15. The Gusties put on … Continue reading Lacrosse returns to Hollingsworth

After disregarding homework completely on “Selection Sunday,” I read blog after blog of statistical analysis on the most likely upsets. I watched Digger Phelps point his stupid Sharpie Marker at me for two straight hours during ESPN’s Bracketology special at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. I was certain Murray State and their 30-1 regular season record were an elite eight lock. Not so fast. I tried … Continue reading March Mayhem

For the third straight year, the women’s hockey team made it to the Frozen Four of the NCAA National Tournament. Although the championship title still eluded them, the team is ready to come back stronger than ever next year. One of the biggest challenges that the team will face next year is finding replacements for the seniors they are losing. “We have to replace six … Continue reading Coming back hungry

After taking the 2011 season off from the Metrodome, the Gustavus men’s baseball team is back playing March baseball. In the spring of 2011 the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was under repair after 17 inches of snow caused the domed ceiling to tear. For the past two Sundays, the Gustie men have had a sequence of doubleheaders in Minneapolis at the now repaired facility. “We … Continue reading Baseball returns to the dome