Katie Samek – Staff Writer The Diversity Leadership Council would like to formally invite the student body to the 13th annual Diversity Ball on Saturday, April 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. A dance will be held following the event downstairs in the Center for Inclusive Excellence starting at 10 p.m., and the Olin Observatory opens for the Diversity Ball Star … Continue reading Together, we are golden
Kieran Ripken – Staff Writer The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team traveled to Southern California last week over Spring Break, squaring off against a total of seven opponents. According to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, three of the Gusties’ opponents were ranked in NCAA Division III: No. 3 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, No. 13 CalTech, and No. 24 Pomona Pitzer. The Gusties left California with three wins highlighted by a … Continue reading Gustie tennis faces fierce competition
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer This past weekend, the Gustavus men’s golf team traveled to Normal, IL to compete in the Illinois Wesleyan Invite for their spring season opener. The Gusties A team finished with a two-round score of 310-305-615 to tie for 12th, their B team had a 314-302-616 for a tie at 14th, and their final team ended with a 341-339-680. “Obviously if … Continue reading Gustie tennis shines in Fargo
Parker Burman – Staff Writer his past weekend the Gustavus baseball team squared off with conference rival Macalester in a Saturday double header. On the first warm and sunny day of spring the Gusties showed that they are a force to be reckoned with in the MIAC once again this season. Winning game one by a score of 12-0 and game two 14-2 the Gusties … Continue reading Baseball shines against Macalester
Nyden Hill – Staff Writer This past Friday, the Gustavus baseball team took on the University of Northwestern Eagles at home in an attempt to capitalize on their first home game of the season. Entering the contest, the Gusties were sitting below .500, being 3-8 on the season. The Eagles were also coming into the matchup just below .500, boasting a 5-6 record. Despite the … Continue reading Baseball wins home opener
Parker Burman – Staff Writer The Gustavus women’s tennis team traveled north to Fargo, North Dakota for a MIAC match-up against rival Concordia. Once all the matches had concluded the Gusties headed home with a 9-0 victory over the Cobbers. The Gusties came away with two set victories in each of their singles matches which propelled them to their fourth victory of the season. “It … Continue reading Gustie tennis shines in Fargo
Emma Esteb – Staff Writer The Gustavus softball team headed down to Claremont, Florida for a warm getaway full of softball and sun. The Gusties started out hot as they finished with two back-to-back wins on the first day of the trip. They faced St. Lawrence and started the day with a 4-0 victory. Later that afternoon, the Gusties posted a 6-3 win against Manchester … Continue reading Softball soaks up the sun
Will Sorg – Movie Guy This is not the worst movie I have ever seen. It is certainly the only movie I have gotten paid to review that I would describe as utterly worthless, devoid of all passion, and genuinely garbage, but it is not the worst movie I have ever seen. Let me take you back to a simpler time. You remember the I … Continue reading The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa: Abject Suffering In Movie Form
David Eide – Opinion Columnist One of the most important holidays of the year is fast approaching and I believe it’s necessary to do some serious thinking about the ideas behind it. I am of course referring to April Fools’ Day, that wonderful day where practical jokes and tomfoolery reign supreme and you cannot let down your guard lest you fall victim to a masterfully … Continue reading Fooled ya!
Jonas Doerr – Opinion Columnist Being hot usually isn’t relaxing. A hothead is someone who gets angry easily. A heated argument is usually a bit too intense. Someone who breaks into a cold sweat is nervous or afraid. And if a situation is steamy, nobody involved will be very calm. The sauna is different. Instead of becoming angry or nervous, most people relax when sweating … Continue reading Is the sauna actually good for you?
