Gustavus Blogs

Month: March 2023

  • Olafsson Named MIAC Softball Player of the Week

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    Jordan Modjeski

    BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Caitlin Olafsson (Fy., Woodbury) has been nothing if not impressive in the first month of her freshman campaign. Over the Gusties’ trip to Florida, Olafsson went 10-for-24 at the plate with seven RBI and six runs scored in eight games. Olafsson hit her first collegiate home run in the team’s loss to Hope…

  • Siegle Named MIAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

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    Jordan Modjeski

    BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Luke Siegle (So., Blaine) picked up the win on the mound for the Gusties in their home opener against Northwestern-St. Paul on 3/24, throwing six innings and allowing three hits. Siegle struck out four batters in the shutout victory while holding the Eagles to a team batting average of 0.158 during his six…

  • The Final Four!

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    jpeter13

    We now have our Final 4.  You may vote as many times as you want and vote quickly! Voting ends Wednesday, March 29th.  

  • Zoe Jesh ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “Not only have the Political Science faculty provided me with valuable information, but they have taught me how to use my personal strengths toward my professional development and provided me with a network of Gustie alumni to reach out to.” Zoe was drawn to a major in Political Science due to an interest in understanding…

  • Sophie Norman ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “Whether I’m in class, choir, or a piano seminar, it’s clear that everyone in the room is rooting for each other to succeed.” Initially focused on a major in Communication Studies and only planning to minor in Music, Sophie decided to pursue a double major after enjoying her music theory class and receiving encouragement from…

  • Emily Norman ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Nursing Faculty have provided the students with ample opportunities, connecting us with summer internship options, jobs for after college, studying tools, tips on how to build our resumes, and knowledge on different educational paths to take after college to further our careers as nurses.” Emily’s passion for nursing has stemmed from a fascination with the…

  • Fine Arts Weekly Preview: March 27 to April 2

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    msousa

    This week features a student recital by Sonny Selikoff, the closing of the MSU Prints exhibition at the Schaefer Art Gallery, as well as the continuation of the Nicolas Darcourt and Elizabeth Catlett exhibits in the Hillstrom Museum of Art. Sonny Selikoff ’23, Student Recital Friday, March 31 | 7:30 p.m. Björling Recital Hall MSU…

  • Split Squads Get the Job Done for Men’s Tennis

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    Jordan Modjeski

    The Gustavus men’s tennis team was the definition of depth on Sunday, splitting the team into three separate groups across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota, finishing the day going 3-0 in all of the matches. One team of Gusties defeated Augustana 4-3 in South Dakota, while another gained an identical 4-3 victory over Cardinal Stritch…

  • Gusties Grab 9-0 MIAC Victory over Concordia

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    Jordan Modjeski

    The Gustavus women’s tennis team took to Fargo, N.D. Sunday morning for a MIAC match-up against Concordia, and came away with a 9-0 victory over the Cobbers.

  • Softball Wraps Up Florida Trip Going 1-1

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    Jordan Modjeski

    The Gusties finished their final day of competition in Florida with a split, falling to Colby College 5-4 before erupting for 12 runs in a 12-4 victory over Westminster.