Health fitness is one of several health-related majors offered at Gustavus. It combines classroom training with hands-on research and practice outside of the classroom. Department Chair and Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science Bruce VanDuser feels that this research base is essential to the type of learning his students do. “Everything we teach is based on research,” VanDuser said. “This allows them to have … Continue reading For the health of it
If you, be you queer or ally, have been paying attention to ESPN over the last few months, you probably couldn’t tell whether or not American sports are making any progress in terms of respect and tolerance towards the queer community. Divergent events make headlines all the time, and between the New York Rangers’ Sean Avery supporting New Yorkers for Marriage Equality, and Kobe Bryant … Continue reading All alone, playing for the ‘other team’
Behind its shiny and welcoming façade, the Market Place can be a daunting frontier, shrouded in mystery and difficult to navigate. Anyone who has ever attempted to grab a quick lunch at 12:30 p.m. on a weekday can attest to the overwhelming anxiety produced by mobs of caffeine-fueled co-eds, accelerated by the haze of the panini grill. In this environment, making healthy and informed decisions … Continue reading Meet your nutritionist, George Elliott
Yes, the Lynx are the best team in the WNBA. A year after going 13-21 and receiving the first overall pick in the 2011 WNBA draft they are champions. Since 1999 when the Minnesota Lynx entered the WNBA as an expansion franchise they have epitomized Minnesota sports. The Lynx were losers. 2011 has seen the Twins lose 99 games, witnessed the Timberwolves lose 65 of … Continue reading The Minnesota Lynx Bring Minnesota its first professional championship since 1991
The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team was unstoppable last weekend, capturing both singles and doubles titles while hosting the USTA/ITA Midwest Regional. Junior Amrik Donkena won both the singles draw and also took the doubles crown with partner Mya Smith-Dennis. In the single’s finals, Donkena took the first set 7-5 against his opponent Fabricio Moncada of Saint John’s, but lost the second set 6-3. “Amrik had … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Tennis Impress at ITA’s
Cloaked in black and gold and stalking the Gustavus campus are a unique group of wild beings, swarming on game days and smearing their faces with paint like indigenous warriors. They are generally not warriors of the gridiron or the soccer pitch and are not required to boast rippling muscles and unfathomable athletic ability. Unique to this breed is the characteristic of an unmatched passion … Continue reading GAC Attack
Despite strong third-day showings, the men’s and women’s golf teams fell just short of a MIAC championship title over the October 1 weekend, taking the runner-up spots at the Bunker Hills Golf Course in Coon Rapids. After concluding Sunday’s round in fifth place, the Gustavus men shot lights out on Monday, posting a tournament-low score of 290(+2). They finished with a three-day total 901(+37) to … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Golf take second at MIAC Championships
The Rotisserie Chicken is not basted, only seasoned with spices Meat of the day is roasted Minnesota products: carved turkey and Golden Plump chicken Gustie Grill Scrambled eggs are real, cage free eggs Bacon is baked Buns and hoagies are homemade in our Bakery Burgers are 85 percent lean and grilled Hello Wok Stir fry made with less sauce is available upon request … Continue reading A Walk Through the Marketplace
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
