PSA: Winter Weather Advisory

As many of us know, the weather at Gustavus is appealing right up until the fall. As the metaphorical clock strikes midnight, our warm carriage of summer becomes a wintery pumpkin that brings with it exceedingly blustery winds and bone chillingly cold. Weather on campus can be so unpleasant in the winter months that certain places earn nicknames like “the Tundra,” the trek from Co-ed … Continue reading PSA: Winter Weather Advisory

The right to die

Let’s look at a hypothetical situation. You’re diagnosed with a stage 4 malignant brain tumor and you’re told that the process of dying will take months. During this time, your bodily functions will slowly begin to fail as the cancer spreads and shuts down parts of your brain, until finally you are essentially in a comatose state, constantly in pain, waiting to die. What would … Continue reading The right to die

Basketball season tips off this weekend

The Gustavus Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams have been officially practicing since Oct. 15 and are both working hard to be at the top of their game before their first games on Nov. 15 and 17, respectively. The women’s team, which made it to the MIAC Playoff quarterfinals last year, is hoping to utilize their positive team dynamic and new influx of recruits to push … Continue reading Basketball season tips off this weekend

Senior Spotlight: Jack Walsh

This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: What are your expectations for the upcoming season? A: Every year our minimum expectation as a group is to make it to the playoffs. Our next expectation is to win the MIAC Championship. We have accomplished our minimum expectation the last three years and have been one out of three on the other. … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Jack Walsh

Men’s and Women’s CC both take sixth at Conference Championship

The Women’s and Men’s Cross Country teams ran at the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship last Saturday, Nov. 1. The meet took place at Como Golf Course in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Runners braved the low temperatures and high winds to run for their place in the conference. The teams prepared for the meet with mental drive, team support, and different workouts. On Friday, Oct. 31, … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s CC both take sixth at Conference Championship

Babysitters FC sweep IM soccer

This fall’s winning team for intramural soccer was called the “Babysitters FC”. The “Babysitters FC” is a team that’s been passed down from year to year between international students. This season they have been unbeatable, winning a total of five complete games with only one tie. Junior Mahmoud AbuEid, was a part of the winning team. “It was a fun experience. We had a really … Continue reading Babysitters FC sweep IM soccer