Sports & Fitness

Determined Gusties pave uncharted path

In its inaugural season, the Gustavus men’s volleyball team has enjoyed its share of success Volleyball was created by William G. Morgan for the men of the YMCA in Massachusetts in 1895. Since then it has developed into a worldwide recreational and competitive activity. Currently, many volleyball leagues are primarily for females, but the men on the  Gustavus Club Volleyball team are changing that, at … Continue reading Determined Gusties pave uncharted path

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News, Top Stories

14th annual Building Bridges Focuses on Education

Building Bridges is out to dispel the concept that one individual is too small to make a difference. On Saturday, March 14, the Building Bridges conference will present this year’s conference on “Liberation Through Education.” This conference focuses on educational disparities in the U.S. and around the world. “Education is something that clearly everyone at Gustavus values. We are all very fortunate, and [Building Bridges] … Continue reading 14th annual Building Bridges Focuses on Education

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News

Jason Lezak: makes waves

As a child he had dreams of becoming a professional basketball player. As a teenager he had scholarship opportunities to play water polo. Not until his early twenties did Jason Lezak focus on swimming—the sport for which most people know him. A seven-time Olympic medalist, Lezak etched his name in the swimming history books during the 2008 Beijing Olympics for his individual efforts and as … Continue reading Jason Lezak: makes waves

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Variety

Carrie Gundersen: Making a difference wherever she can

Carrie Gundersen, junior nursing and psychology major, recently received her highest honor  at the MIAC swim meet after an already outstanding swimming career: a spot at the National Swim Meet at the University of Minnesota coming up on March 18-21. Thirteen years ago, when Carrie’s parents signed her up for swimming lessons and dropped her into the pool, they had no idea how talented she … Continue reading Carrie Gundersen: Making a difference wherever she can

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Variety

Weekend forecast: Cloud Cult makes it rain

Loosely described as a folksy, experimental alternative rock band that doesn’t really stick to any specific genre, Cloud Cult offers a unique experience for concertgoers. Scheduled to perform on Saturday, March 7 at 8:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall, Cloud Cult is sure to impress. Cloud Cult hails from Minneapolis, MN and has been together since 1995. There were a few other bands considered to play … Continue reading Weekend forecast: Cloud Cult makes it rain

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Features

Smoking Debate on Campus Lights Up

On Sept. 14, 1993, change was in the air on the Gustavus campus–literally. All indoor areas, including academic and administrative buildings and residence halls, became tobacco- and smoke-free. “Walking into the campus center through a cloud of smoke isn’t always the best way to start out your day,” Junior Political Science Major and Communication Studies Major Amber Hanson said. Hanson reflects an attitude that has … Continue reading Smoking Debate on Campus Lights Up

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Opinion

Just say no! … but nobody asked me

Lights up on a typical American high school hallway. First-year Johnny has been cornered on his way to math class by some upperclassmen from a “tough crowd.” One of the bigger boys calls out to Johnny, “Hey kid! Want a cigarette? Everyone else is doing it.” Johnny, a proud graduate of D.A.R.E., knows peer pressure when he hears it. He knows that not everyone else … Continue reading Just say no! … but nobody asked me

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Sports & Fitness

Gusties look to senior leadership to continue hardcourt dominance

After a fifth place finish at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) National Indoor Championships here at Gustavus, the Men’s Tennis team now looks to build momentum as the grind of a long season continues. With matches every week from now through May, much is left to be determined as far as the success of this year’s team. Key wins have propelled the Gusties to a … Continue reading Gusties look to senior leadership to continue hardcourt dominance

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