Blogs at Gustavus
Volleyball 2012: A Look Ahead
The 2011 volleyball season signaled an incredible turnaround from bottom feeder to playoff contender in the MIAC. The Gusties finished the 2010 season with a 7-19 record and were last in league play. In 2011, the Gusties finished 20-10 and finished fifth in the conference, advancing to the MIAC playoffs
MIAC Releases Post-Season Women’s Golf Awards, Sam Falk Named Co-Rookie Of The Year
Gustavus Adolphus first-year golfer Sam Falk (Glenwood, Minn.) was named Co-Rookie-of-the-Year as part of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s 2011-12 Women’s Golf Awards released Monday, May 14. The 2011-12 season was a banner year for first-year talent, so it was no surprise that two of the top newcomers, Sam Falk and Gina Kabasakalis of Carleton, [...]
It’s Arev Kickball Smackdown…
…and the Philosoraptors have bared their canines. The disemboweled remains of what is believed to be a horse of Trojan manufacture were found on the doorstep of the Classics Department this morning. The carcass was accompanied by what appears to be a page from an epic tale recounting a centuries-long battle between a race known [...]
Remote Sensing for Archaeology
This is a guest blog by senior Geography major Emery Ellingson as part of the course GEG345 Remote Sensing of Environment. The Arch Atlas is a project developed by the Department of Archeology at the University of Sheffield, UK to utilize remote sensing to assist with archaeological research. The project focuses on using GIS and [...]
Words of Wisdom
“One thing that I do know is that when I drive down the hill for the last time as a student, and almost an alum, and I look in my rear-view mirror at Old Main, I can smile and know that even though my heart is heavy [...]
Men’s Golf In 11th At NCAA Championships After Day One
The Gustavus men’s golf team shot a 301 (+13) in the first round of the NCAA Division III Championships Tuesday in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. and sits in 11th place. Host institution Oglethorpe leads the field of 41 after recording a 285 (-3) at the Mission Inn Resort & Club. Claremont Mudd Scripps and Christopher Newport both shot a 289 (+1) and are tied for second.
Tuesday Trivia: Answered!
In what year was the first group of athletes and coaches inducted into the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame? C. 1978
Hillstrom Museum Showing Senior Exhibition 2012: Unveiled
Senior Exhibition 2012: Unveiled is on display at the Hillstrom Museum of Art from Honors Day, May 5, through Commencement, May 27. This exhibition is a culminating event in the curriculum of the ten senior studio art majors and is a required component of their studies. It demonstrates the diversity of styles and approaches taken by the student artists, some of whom intend to continue studying or working in art after graduation. On display are works by Passang Chozom, Samuel Hemmerich, Eydie Kramer, Blong Lor, MaiYia Moua, Cassandra Napoli, Heather Pallas, David Pedersen, Zabrina Stellburg, and Evan Taylor.
The Best Is Yet To Come
Springtime at Gustavus is unbearably beautiful. There is nothing like constant sunshine to draw your focus away from the homework still to do and looming final exams. Luckily, I’ve had some time to sit outside and get a good sunburn amidst the final stretch, and I can’t help think that the hours spent worrying about [...]
Women’s Basketball Announces Team Awards At Annual Banquet
The Gustavus women’s basketball held its annual awards banquet last week in the Heritage Room of the Jackson Student Center. Senior wing Molly Geske highlighted the event’s awards ceremony by being named the team’s Most Valuable Player.