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Though the Gustie Rouser is a staple during first-year orientation and for those with excessive amounts of school spirit, the majority of Gustie athletic fans are calm, cool, and have no idea what is going on when part of the crowd starts fervently clapping and chanting. Though the majority of varsity events have sparse crowds, the hockey rink and basketball arena are guaranteed to be packed to capacity no matter how good, bad, or ugly the season is going. Hockey is a way of life in Minnesota, so a hockey game is nothing short of a cultural experience where the words “overzealous parents” and “trash-talking fans” take on a whole new meaning.
The majority of varsity athletics at Gustavus have solid seasons and are free to students with the exception of games that go beyond the regular season, so it’s a cheap way to spend a weekend evening, or the perfect excuse to stop studying on a weekday. The men’s and women’s tennis teams consistently rank in the top of the Division III standings, and the fancy tennis bubble is a great place to check out a match. Do yourself a favor and check out a sporting event by one of the not-so-popular teams: women’s gymnastics and the men’s and women’s swim teams consistently provide nail-biting action, and you can usually nab a front-row spot. Want to get involved in some of the action? The IM program at Gustavus is extensive and caters to students of all skills levels.
jturck
'13
Biology
GAC Athletics
There is a lot of school spirit because many of your friends are involved in sports and its great to go support them.
Dec 26, 2011
302980145
'14
Nursing
SPORTS!
Our hockey team is really good. Other than that, not so much.
Oct 17, 2011
dleiferm
Music Teacher Education
The Gustie Spirit
We may not have the best football, basketball, or baseball teams. But there seems to be a full house of Gustavus students at each of the sporting events. Proudly wearing the black and gold while cheering on their peers for a win!
Oct 16, 2011
Men’s and women’s hockey, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, football, soccer
Nordic skiing, women’s gymnastics
Though lots of school spirit is usually associated with Division I schools, there is no shortage of school pride at this Division III college. While tailgating may not occur before the big home game, and ESPN doesn’t cover the big rivalry against St. Olaf, students and faculty are proud to be Gusties. Walk into any classroom on any given day, and there will undoubtedly be more than one person wearing Gustavus paraphernalia. School spirit seems to overflow all the time, not just during bustling athletic seasons. It also seems unlikely that any school has more organizations that make their own T-shirts for just about every occasion. Simply put, people who go to Gustavus love being Gusties.
Home games are free with a student ID; playoffs have a fee.
The Arboretum, which also has a meditation area with benches for studying or hanging out
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