Gustavus Blogs

Month: April 2023

  • Sophia Artley ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Music in particular is always experiential, and by performing and participating in local and global tours I learn both the importance of music but also the significance and impact of music on others.” Having a minor in music has given Sophia the opportunity to integrate her three majors – Political Science, Spanish, and Latin American/Latinx…

  • Ivan Scarpino Korb ’24

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    harrietanderson

    “I feel that the classes are always presented in a non biased format even when professors may have their own respective opinions when teaching about curriculum.” Choosing to come to Gustavus solely for the football program, Ivan did not have an intended major when he first started classes. However, after taking Political and Legal Thinking…

  • Beiswanger and Kes Named MIAC Outdoor Field Athletes of the Week

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Madi Kes and Josh Beiswanger were named MIAC Outdoor Field Athletes of the Week, the MIAC announced Tuesday afternoon. 

  • Siegle Named MIAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

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    siewert

    BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Luke Siegle (So., Blaine) tossed two complete game victories, defeating St. Scholastica 7-0 on April 18 and Saint Mary’s 5-1 on April 23. Siegle pitched seven scoreless innings against the Saints, allowing two hits with four strikeouts. He again went the distance in a seven inning game against the Cardinals, allowing one…

  • Herda Named MIAC Softball Player of the Week

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Kayla Herda had a 13-hit week for the Gusties, leading the team through a seven-game win streak and five MIAC victories. Herda averaged .591 (13-for-22) with an on-base percentage of .625 in six games, scoring six runs with nine RBI while belting four extra-base hits including her first home run of the season against Concordia…

  • Jake Ross ’23

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    harrietanderson

    “Several faculty members have given me advice about what career fields I might be interested in – and helped me understand the paths to having those careers.” Jake became interested in Economics during his freshman year when he took his first economics class. After exploring the field, he decided to become an Economic Analysis major…

  • Challenged Books @ the Library

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    ahulsebe

    National Library Week (April 23-29) starts with the release of the American Library Association’s list of the Top 13 Most Challenged Books of 2022. Today also marks Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to oppose censorship and defend, protect, and celebrate your right to read freely. One way you…

  • Softball’s Win Streak Ends with Split Against Saint Mary’s

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Both the Gustavus and Saint Mary’s softball teams entered into Sunday’s doubleheader with an identical conference record of 7-5 and a six-game win streak. And, thanks to a MIAC split, both teams left the field with a foiled win streak and a still identical conference record. The Gusties won game one 7-4 before falling 9-4…

  • Men’s Golf Takes Fourth at Bobby Krig Invite

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    Jordan Modjeski

    The Gustavus men’s golf team had three teams competing at the Bobby Krig Invite over the weekend, with the Gustavus A team dropping two spots in round two to finish fourth at 297-308-605 (+41). The Gusties B team moved up one for seventh (309-307-616), and the third and final team held at 15th with a…

  • Gustie Impress at Lee Krough Invitational

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    Jordan Modjeski

    The Gustavus track & field teams hosted the annual Lee Krough Invitational Sunday, and picked up a handful of impressive performances across the board. 12 different Gustie performances earned a spot in the top-five conference list, while Madi Kes made a dent in the national standings. Gustavus picked up wins in 15 running events and…