Sports & Fitness

Gusties head to National Championship: Swimming sends six to Shenandoah, Texas to compete

The Gustavus Swimming and Diving team is sending six Gusties to Shenandoah, Texas to compete at the Division III NCAA National Championships. First-year Matt Allison and Sophomore Tanner Sonnek are representing Gustavus on the men’s side, while Sophomore Maggie Webster, Juniors Kate Reilly and Kennedy Holwerda, and Senior Nicole Lohman qualified for the women’s tournament. The meet began on Wednesday, March 15 and goes until … Continue reading Gusties head to National Championship: Swimming sends six to Shenandoah, Texas to compete

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Servant Leaders: Gustavus Youth Outreach

At a school where the values of community and faith are both prominent core values, many organizations aim to foster their existence. One of these organizations, Gustavus Youth Outreach, strives to share the word of Jesus Christ by engaging with youth ministry. Gustavus Youth Outreach (GYO) serves the community by providing planning and support for church lock-ins and service projects. Taking teams of three to … Continue reading Servant Leaders: Gustavus Youth Outreach

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Variety

Get Out to see Jordan Peele’s masterpiece

Get Out is the directorial debut for Jordan Peele of Key & Peele fame. Featuring rising talents such as Keith Stanfield, Allison Williams, and the main character Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out is not the film you’d expect to come out of a first time film director, or even a comedian for that matter. The film introduces us to the characters of Chris and Rose, (played … Continue reading Get Out to see Jordan Peele’s masterpiece

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Variety

The Gustavus Dance Company soars to the skies

This weekend, the Gustavus Dance Company will be performing their concert titled, “Between Heaven and Earth.” This spring concert features dances that have been practiced throughout the whole year choreographed by professors, students, and guest choreographers. Featured choreographers include members of the faculty such as Sarah Hauss and Jill Patterson, guest choreographers Kemal Nance and Katy Becker, student choreographers Sami Heggem and Nicole McGuigan, as … Continue reading The Gustavus Dance Company soars to the skies

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Gustie of the Week, Variety

Gustie of the Week – Mara Klipfel

Mara Klipfel is a Senior, Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology double Major from Shakopee, Minnesota. As a transfer student, Mara was welcomed to campus by her new classmates, and was excited to start her journey as a Gustie. Aside from being a Gustie Greeter, Mara is also the secretary for the Gustavus Athletic Trainers’ Association (GATA). “My favorite memory is when I found out I … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Mara Klipfel

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Baseball season begins: Team excited about recruiting class’ impact

Gustavus Baseball kicked off their season with a non-conference doubleheader against Mayville State at US Bank Stadium on Wednesday, March 8. “You know we’re just really excited to get going and everything like that,” Sophomore Matt Berkner said. “U.S. Bank is going to be a blast. Not only that, but just to play a game again. We’re all super excited to get back on the … Continue reading Men’s Baseball season begins: Team excited about recruiting class’ impact

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Sports & Fitness

Strong start for Women’s Softball: Gusties improve to 5-1 record after successful weekend

The Gustie Women’s Softball team ended a successful and busy weekend in Rochester which consisted of doubleheaders on Friday and Saturday. After they lost the first game on Friday to UW-Eau Claire, the Gusties found their stride and won three games in a row, bringing their record to 5-1 on the season. In their first game of the weekend, the Gusties faced No. 14 ranked … Continue reading Strong start for Women’s Softball: Gusties improve to 5-1 record after successful weekend

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Sports & Fitness

Men’s Tennis wins 11 straight: Gusties defeat No. 17 ranked UW-Whitewater 8-1

Last Saturday, the Gustavus Men’s Tennis team showed its ability to compete at the national level as they took on No. 17 ranked UW-Whitewater at home. The No. 23 ranked Gusties defeated UW-Whitewater with a score of 8-1. After two straight losses to start off the season, the Gusties have now accumulated 11 straight wins and are tied for first place in the MIAC with … Continue reading Men’s Tennis wins 11 straight: Gusties defeat No. 17 ranked UW-Whitewater 8-1

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