Junior Isaac Douglas keeps the ball from a Buena Vista opponent during a match earlier this season. Despite a slow non-conference start, the team found its stride in its first MIAC matchup.

Men’s Basketball wins first MIAC contest: Gusties start season with 1-3 overall record

On November 23rd, the Gustavus Men’s Basketball team opened MIAC play with a home win against Macalester. The win was a result of offensive discipline and a barrage of three-point shooting. The Gusties had only eight turnovers and hit 12 three-pointers. Junior Logan Rezac poured in 24 points, while Sophomore Benji Lundberg added 23. Both players shot over 50 percent in the game. Lundberg went … Continue reading Men’s Basketball wins first MIAC contest: Gusties start season with 1-3 overall record

Members of the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams cheer on their teammates during a meet earlier this season. Both teams took home first at the Grace Goblirsch Invite.

Swimming wins Grace Goblirsch Invite: Multiple Gusties earn MIAC Athlete of the Week honors

Before taking a weekend off for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swim and Dive Teams produced convincing wins on two straight weekends. On November 16th, the two teams both took down a trio of MIAC opponents before returning to St. Peter on the 23rd to win the Grace Goblirsch Invitational. On the 16th, the teams both competed in split squad action, with … Continue reading Swimming wins Grace Goblirsch Invite: Multiple Gusties earn MIAC Athlete of the Week honors

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team is currently ranked No. 4 in the nation and have a 7-0 overall record and 4-0 record in conference play.

Gusties’ perfect start lengthens to 7-0: Women’s Hockey ranked No. 4 in most recent national poll

The Women’s Hockey team continued their hot start to the season this past week with two victories against Augsburg. The squad is currently undefeated at 7-0 overall and 4-0 in the MIAC, which has earned the Gusties the No. 4 ranking nationally. Hamline and St. Thomas are two other MIAC schools looming ahead on the Gusties’ schedule who are also ranked in the top ten … Continue reading Gusties’ perfect start lengthens to 7-0: Women’s Hockey ranked No. 4 in most recent national poll

Gustavus Sustainability Team shares their knowledge: Eco Fair showcases Gustavus’ environmentally conscious student body

This last Tuesday, Nov. 18, sustainability groups came together to host the Eco Fair. This fair was a chance for groups such as the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation, the Sustainability Communications Team as well as some sustainability interns to share their knowledge and experience with the campus community. The groups are collectively known as the Gustavus Sustainability Team. Environmentally conscious action has been at … Continue reading Gustavus Sustainability Team shares their knowledge: Eco Fair showcases Gustavus’ environmentally conscious student body

Campus Safety Report (11/22/19)

Monday, November 11th Campus Safety detected the odor of Marijuana in North Hall. Tuesday, November 12th Campus Safety responded to a report of underage possession. Campus Safety Office had sewer backup. Wednesday, November 13th Campus Safety responded to the Campus Center Dining services for a medical transport. Campus Safety responded to a Medical Assist to a student that walked into the Campus Safety Office. The … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/22/19)

The Holiday Angel Tree can be found outside the Community Engagement Center office.

Holiday Angel Tree invites Gusties to give back: Community Engagement Center holiday tradition helps St. Peter families

The annual Holiday Angel Tree has been set up outside the Community Engagement Center office as part of a holiday tradition which has lasted over a decade. “The Angel Tree Program is a partnership with the Head Start Program in St. Peter… [that] promotes the school readiness of young children from income eligible families in Nicollet county… It has become a great tradition here at … Continue reading Holiday Angel Tree invites Gusties to give back: Community Engagement Center holiday tradition helps St. Peter families

Gustavus students are encouraged to be aware of the warning signs and what do in case of emengency.

Campus car combusts in Olin parking lot: Two cars damaged after car starts on fire Friday afternoon

Numerous calls were made to Campus Safety and 911 last Friday, Nov. 15 after a campus car parked in the Lot G Olin Hall parking lot started on fire. According to Carol Brewer, Director of Campus Safety, a call came into her office at 1:27 p.m. by a student who noticed the car and called first 911 and then Campus Safety. Campus Safety Officer Scott … Continue reading Campus car combusts in Olin parking lot: Two cars damaged after car starts on fire Friday afternoon

Lowe (left) and Yee (right) rehearse for their recital.

Senior recital celebrates friendship and music

Seniors Katelyn Yee and Lauren Lowe started their musical journeys at Gustavus with each other, so to them, it only seems fitting to end it that way. The two hosted their senior cello and viola recital together on Nov. 17th at 7:30 p.m in Bjorling Music Hall, hoping to express their love for music and each other through their performance. As for planning their recital … Continue reading Senior recital celebrates friendship and music

Gustie of the Week: Rachel Belvedere

This week’s Gustie of the Week is an involved student on campus, a friendly face and ambitious senior Rachel Belvedere. Gustavus has been a family school for Belvedere and she wasn’t sure if she would have her own narrative with such a family legacy, but all of this changed once she visited campus. “​I wanted to have college be an experience I defined, and I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Rachel Belvedere

Students involved in the conducting program can gain experience by becoming a Vocal Music Assistant or VMA.

Spotlight on: choral conducting program

In the spirit of Christmas in Christ Chapel, which happens in the weekend following Thanksgiving Break, Variety brings the spotlight to the choral conducting program—an academic area of focus under the Music/Music Education Major umbrella. “Within the music major, people can designate different areas of study, for example, a vocal performance major, a bassoon performance major, or a composition major. Each of them is a … Continue reading Spotlight on: choral conducting program