The sun gently filled the valleys and niches of the bronze figure, illuminating an otherwise modest metallic form with spectacular brilliance. The long angular rays caressed the face of a smiling boy, skillfully configured by an ancient bronze-casting technique. The reflection of the figure sparkled in the eyes of legendary Men’s Tennis Coach Steve Wilkinson as he gazed at the bronze statue. Wilkinson proudly explained … Continue reading Steve Wilkinson: Three crowns of brilliance

Gustavus Adolphus College played their first college football game in 1902. The Gustavus football tradition began 109 years ago and today we are one day away from the 2011 Homecoming football game. “Playing with the winged helmet is a privilege,” Senior Captain Elliot Herdina said. The whole team is reticent of the Gustavus tradition, and on this Sesquicentennial Saturday afternoon, Gustavus will be ready to … Continue reading Football: Homecoming is here

The Men’s Golf Team is off to a very strong start this  season,  finishing in third place in the Augsburg Invitational, the St. John’s Invitational and, most recently, the Macalester Invite. Select members of the team made the trek to Florida for the Gordin Classic, with the others participated in the Macalester invite. The team was tied for seventh place after the first day of … Continue reading Men’s Golf: On-board the MIAC championships

Neal Hagberg, the new director of Tennis and Life Camp, stresses a philosophy for the camp reminiscent of the college’s own mission. The camp works to “encourage a deeper look at one’s sportsmanship and relationships with others, both on and off the court,” according to the mission statement that can be found on the camp’s website. This past summer was the first in which Steve … Continue reading New Beginning For Tennis and Life Camps

The history of the St. Peter Food Co-op begins with a Gustie. In 1979, John Ramsley teamed up with the All Co-op Assembly of Minnesota and placed an ad in the St. Peter Herald for anyone interested in starting a store. A small group of community members pooled their resources and rented a place on the corner of Front St. and Broadway Avenue. The store … Continue reading St. Peter Food Co-op: Community Tradition

The Gustavus Men and Women’s Cross Country Teams traveled to Northfield, Minn. last weekend to attend the St. Olaf Invitational. The Women’s team finished fifth of 16 teams, and the Men’s team finished sixth of 14 teams. For the women’s team, Junior Music Major Beth Hauer was the top Gustavus performer, finishing 13th of 325 racers with a time of 23:17. Three other Gusties earned … Continue reading Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Strong at St. Olaf

After four matches in two days, Gustavus finished fifth of eight teams at the 30th Annual Augsburg Volleyball Invitational last weekend, with Senior Captain Malea Noennig earning a spot on the All-Tournament team. Gustavus started strong, sweeping University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 3-0 in their first match last Friday, but fell to St. Benedict’s College in five close sets later that day. A couple high points … Continue reading Women’s Volleyball splits at Annual Augsburg Invitational