Sophomore Paige Richert attempts to tip the ball into the basket under pressure from three St. Mary’s opponents.

Gusties win playoff quarterfinal game: Justine Lee joins the 1,000 point club

The Gustavus Women’s Basketball Team wrapped up its regular season play last week with a decisive win over Concordia and rode that momentum into the first round of playoffs as the No. 5 seed. The Gusties got off to a hot start against the Cobbers, and scored five points in the last minute of the first quarter to take a lead that they would hold … Continue reading Gusties win playoff quarterfinal game: Justine Lee joins the 1,000 point club

Senior Michael Hensch competes in the weight throw at the Maverick Invite this past weekend. He finished third with a distance of 59-4.75.

Track and Field competes at Maverick Invite: Gusties prepare for MIAC Indoor Championships

Track and field had a strong showing this past weekend at the Maverick Invite hosted by Minnesota State University-Mankato. The men’s team took first this past Saturday, posting a score of 151 points. On the women’s side, the team finished fourth out of six amongst a pool of strong teams. The Gusties faced off against a number of competitive non-conference opponents. Some of the teams … Continue reading Track and Field competes at Maverick Invite: Gusties prepare for MIAC Indoor Championships

The Men’s Swimming and Diving team took home the MIAC Championship this past weekend, finishing with 938.5 points.

Swimming excels at MIAC Championships: Women place second, men’s team crowned champions

This past weekend, the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams competed in an intense four day meet to decide the MIAC champions of the 2018-2019 season. Both teams had a full head of steam coming into their most important conference meet of the season after taking almost two weeks off from competition to prepare themselves. The MIAC Championships kicked off Feb. 14 and … Continue reading Swimming excels at MIAC Championships: Women place second, men’s team crowned champions

Spotlight on: Art Minor Exhibit

From Nov. 15 to Dec. 10 2018, the Art Department presents the Art Minor Spotlight Exhibition in the Schaefer Gallery. This exhibition features artworks crafted in and out of the classroom by Art Minors: Senior Biochem and Molecular Biology and Chemistry Double Major Ashley Studsdahl, Senior English Major Brenna Tuttrup, Junior Nursing Major Caden Killion, Senior Biology Major Cassaundra “Cassie” Juberien, Senior Art History Major … Continue reading Spotlight on: Art Minor Exhibit

Gustie of the Week: Alex Theship-Rosales

Alex Theship-Rosales is a Senior Environmental Studies minor and Religious Studies minor. Theship-Rosales is described as “epitomizing the Gustavus core values we all strive to live out each day in every setting he’s involved with here on campus” by coworker Jeannie Peterson. Throughout his college career, Theship-Rosales has strived to take every opportunity that he can to better himself. One of the opportunities that he’s … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Alex Theship-Rosales

Gustie of the Week: Amanda Hoffman

By 6:30 a.m. on a typical weekday, driven and vivacious Junior Amanda Hoffman’s day is already in full swing. While most college students would appreciate the extra shut-eye, Hoffman sees her unusual morning routine as an opportunity to set herself up for success bypreparing her meals, organizing her schedule, and getting ready for class. Especially as a busy communication studies major, Hoffman’s love for the … Continue reading Gustie of the Week: Amanda Hoffman

Christmas in Christ Chapel bringing holiday spirit to GAC: This year’s theme embodies “Visions of Divine Mystery”

Christmas in Christ Chapel 2018 welcomes the Christmas season. Five shows filled with music, word, and dance will bring almost 9,000 people to campus this weekend. Tickets for three of the five services have sold out, though there will be a live broadcast of the service on the Gustavus website. Planning for this event began before the end of the 2017 school year, when Dr. … Continue reading Christmas in Christ Chapel bringing holiday spirit to GAC: This year’s theme embodies “Visions of Divine Mystery”

Campus Safety Report (11/30/18)

Monday, November 12 A Gustavus employee reported a theft of Gustavus property in Beck Hall. Campus safety responded to Sohre hall for a theft of bike report. Campus safety responded to Sohre Hall for a Mental Health concern. Tuesday, November 13 No incidents reported Wednesday, November 14 No incidents reported Thursday, November 15 Campus Safety responded to a marijuana call in Norelius Hall. Two students … Continue reading Campus Safety Report (11/30/18)

Spotlight on: Music in the Courtyard

The Courtyard Café has been popular among Gusties not only as a place to grab coffee, to have little chat with friends, or to do homework, but also as a regular venue for musical performances. The Gustavus Music Collective and the Gustavus Jazz Combos hold their concerts in the Courtyard Café on Tuesday and Friday nights, respectively. Unlike larger conducted ensembles, both of these musical … Continue reading Spotlight on: Music in the Courtyard