Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Hey everyone! My name is Ashley Eickhoff and I’m a Junior Spanish major with a LALACS minor, and am currently studying abroad in Guanajuato, México. Every local I’ve met is friendly and always willing to help—which was great in the times I’ve gotten lost. My host family … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (2/27/15)
When Disney bought the rights to Marvel comics in 2009, the general public did not know what to expect for the future of the famous heroes that have been adored for decades. Would they all be animated movies aimed for children? Would Storm and She-Hulk become part of the Disney Princess line up? Six years later, Marvel is one of the biggest media names in … Continue reading Disney brings Marvel heroes to life
Senior Lesley Darling describes herself as “not the typical overly involved Gustie.” If you asked her for a list of the organizations she’s involved in on campus, this may seem accurate. However, if you dig a little deeper than the surface level titles and accolades, it’s very apparent that Lesley is just as valuable in the community as a student involved in six different organizations. … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Lesley Darling
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This recurring segment will highlight a senior Gustavus athlete each week. Q: Has the season met your expectations so far? A: Yes. This season has been amazing. It’s better than what I imagined my final season being. My teammates are probably 97% of the reason why this year has been so amazing. I couldn’t have done it without them cheering me on and being supportive … Continue reading Senior Spotlight: Heather Funai
For most Gusties, touring break consisted of subzero temperatures and many attempts to stay warm. This was most definitely not the case for the Gustavus softball team who spent ten days enjoying the Hawaiian sunshine while taking part in three double headers against Division II level competition. The team went 4-2, facing each of the following teams: 2011 Division II national champions Hawaii Pacific University, … Continue reading Softball goes 4-2 against D-II schools in Hawaii
After a trembling start to the season, the Minnesota Wild used the month of January to get back on a winning record. Since the all-star break, the team has collected 18 points out of 22 possible, elevating them from the bottom place in the Central Division to the verge of being a playoff candidate. One does not have to look far to find a reason … Continue reading Dubnyk boosts Wild towards playoffs
Four losses, six ties, and four wins; it is up to the final two games of the hockey season to determine whether the men’s hockey team continues into the playoffs, to possibly even win the MIAC Championship for the fourth straight year. Last weekend, they beat the Tommies with a 2-1 shootout win on the Friday and then a 3-1 victory on the Saturday. The … Continue reading Make-or-break weekend for men’s hockey
The Gustavus Women’s Basketball team will wrap up a successful regular season on Saturday, Feb. 21 with a home game against the College of Saint Benedict. The women will then set their sights on the conference playoffs which begin the following week. Currently ranked third, the women are hopeful that despite having a rather young team, they will be able to rely on strong team … Continue reading Women’s basketball dribbles into post-season
