After winning the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference title the last 10 years, it shouldn't come as much of surprise to anyone that the College of St. Scholastica baseball team is favored to win the conference championship again this year. Last week the preseacon coaches poll was released with the Saints getting 49 out of a possible 50 points, making them the team to beat in the UMAC. This is the third consecutive year the Saints have been favored to win the conference.
The Saints have been practicing inside the wellness center for almost a month now, waiting to take the playing field. It isn't exactly ideal baseball conditions inside the wellness center, but atleast they have somewhere to practice. Before the opening of the wellness center, the Saints had to have their early season practices inside the Reif Gymnasium next door. The wellness center gives them much more space and a better playing surface to get prepared for the upcoming season.
The wait for the season to start isn't much longer. The Saints open up tomorrow, February 28th, at the Metrodome in Minneapolis against Bethel College. Junior outfielder/pitcher Blake Eller says, " they (Bethel) should provide a good test for us, they were picked 3rd or 4th in the MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), we'll be ready to go though." The Saints return to the Metrodome on March 5th when they will play Wisconsin-Stevens Point and St. Thomas. Head Coach John Baggs said in a preseason interview, "we will know a lot more about our NCAA chances on March 6th," referring to their chances of making the NCAA tournament.
The Saints look to be headed for another successful year, so try and make it out to Wade Stadium and see a game as soon as the snow melts. The home opener is scheduled for April 17th against Northland College.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Always Improving...
It’s hard not to notice the continuous improvements taking place in the Wellness Center. The staff of the Wellness Center has been going above and beyond to provide a place for everyone to get in better shape. Not only does the Wellness Center offer a variety of different exercise equipment, the staff is also making great use of technology by educating individuals through the Wellness Center’s website.
The Wellness Center has added a link to their website called Shape Up. On this link individuals have the opportunity to view video clips (showing various toning exercises), set personal fitness goals, become better educated on the benefits of exercise, learn different medical terms and conditions, and more. By educating people on how and why to exercise, this could help in more individuals reaching their fitness goals.
The topic of cold and flu season is never a positive one. The Wellness Center is taking strides to better protect its members from contracting viruses while exercising. The center has added hand sanitizer dispensers next to each set of work out machines. The hand sanitizer is allowing individuals the chance to stay clean as well as healthy. Along with hand sanitizer, the staff of the Wellness Center has also posted signs asking that each individual clean off their machine after each use. By addressing and becoming aware of germs, members of the Wellness Center can continue to improve and maintain their health.
Stay tuned for future blogs addressing improvements and additions to the Wellness Center here at CSS.
The Wellness Center has added a link to their website called Shape Up. On this link individuals have the opportunity to view video clips (showing various toning exercises), set personal fitness goals, become better educated on the benefits of exercise, learn different medical terms and conditions, and more. By educating people on how and why to exercise, this could help in more individuals reaching their fitness goals.
The topic of cold and flu season is never a positive one. The Wellness Center is taking strides to better protect its members from contracting viruses while exercising. The center has added hand sanitizer dispensers next to each set of work out machines. The hand sanitizer is allowing individuals the chance to stay clean as well as healthy. Along with hand sanitizer, the staff of the Wellness Center has also posted signs asking that each individual clean off their machine after each use. By addressing and becoming aware of germs, members of the Wellness Center can continue to improve and maintain their health.
Stay tuned for future blogs addressing improvements and additions to the Wellness Center here at CSS.
Final Basketball Games of the Year
Last weekend marked the end of the home basketball season for both the mens and womens teams here at CSS. The women fell in both of their games, while the men won both, Friday night against the University of Minnesota-Morris and Saturday against Presentation College from South Dakota.
The Saints women squad fell 65-58 Friday, in what was a close game the entire way, with Morris finally able to pull away in the final minute. Sophomore Erin Niles led CSS in scoring with 16 points. Saturday four Saints seniors, Jessie Stenberg, Amanda Johnson, Kim Huschle, and Heather Sarahlampi play the final home games of their careers. The night, however, was spoiled due to 43 points from Callie Antonsen of Presentation. She almost single handedly beat the Saints as they fell 62-52.
The men had much better luck this weekend. Friday night CSS won 91-81 in game in which they never trailed. The Saints offense was tough to stop behind 33 points from Derek Johnson and 29 points from Will Maupins, their two senior captains. Saturday night Johnson and Maupins, along with fellow senior, Joe Prettner, beat Presentation 72-59 in their final game in the Reif. The Saints jumped out to an early lead and never let go of it. They were led by Kyle Allen with 16 points and Maupins added 15 points. The victory assured the Saints of a place in the conference tournament this upcoming weekend in Minneapolis, MN.
The Saints women squad fell 65-58 Friday, in what was a close game the entire way, with Morris finally able to pull away in the final minute. Sophomore Erin Niles led CSS in scoring with 16 points. Saturday four Saints seniors, Jessie Stenberg, Amanda Johnson, Kim Huschle, and Heather Sarahlampi play the final home games of their careers. The night, however, was spoiled due to 43 points from Callie Antonsen of Presentation. She almost single handedly beat the Saints as they fell 62-52.
The men had much better luck this weekend. Friday night CSS won 91-81 in game in which they never trailed. The Saints offense was tough to stop behind 33 points from Derek Johnson and 29 points from Will Maupins, their two senior captains. Saturday night Johnson and Maupins, along with fellow senior, Joe Prettner, beat Presentation 72-59 in their final game in the Reif. The Saints jumped out to an early lead and never let go of it. They were led by Kyle Allen with 16 points and Maupins added 15 points. The victory assured the Saints of a place in the conference tournament this upcoming weekend in Minneapolis, MN.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
What's Inside
Hello again everyone! Today I am writing to tell you a little more about what’s inside the Wellness Center. I am going to introduce you to what the Wellness Center has inside, and what classes are offered this semester.
Once inside the Wellness Center, you can head to the new locker rooms to get your clean shoes on, changed, and ready to enjoy the Wellness Center. From here, you have many options to enjoy your time. You can start by going to the free weight room to lift some weights, or to the large aerobics room for your workout. If you are a walker or runner, there two indoor tracks available for use. There is a lower 6 lane track for the more serious runner and an upper track for recreational runners and walkers.
If you are looking to get on a machine for a workout, head to the cardio fitness area. This area boasts the most up to date machines including treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, step machines, and more!
If weightlifting or cardiovascular machines aren’t your idea of fun, the Wellness Center has many other options for fitness. Four basketball, volleyball or tennis courts are available downstairs for use. These courts are used for intramurals, and can be reserved by calling the Wellness Center. Another option for fitness is the 40 foot climbing wall. The wall is great for beginners or experts, with trained climbers there to guide you on your climb.
If you are looking to work out with a group, the Wellness Center hosts many classes in the aerobics room. Classes available this semester include Aerobics, many types of Yoga, Pilates, Ti Chi, Kickboxing, and more! To sign up for a class, check out the CSS website, or call the Wellness Center for more information.
If you are not looking to utilize the Wellness Center for personal fitness, you can head over to the Reif Gymnasium to watch the men and women’s basketball games, or women’s volleyball games. You can also say in the Wellness Center to watch men and women’s tennis or indoor track.
The Wellness Center has many ways for you to get in shape, and stay fit. Get your clean shoes, and go enjoy all the Wellness Center has to offer!
Once inside the Wellness Center, you can head to the new locker rooms to get your clean shoes on, changed, and ready to enjoy the Wellness Center. From here, you have many options to enjoy your time. You can start by going to the free weight room to lift some weights, or to the large aerobics room for your workout. If you are a walker or runner, there two indoor tracks available for use. There is a lower 6 lane track for the more serious runner and an upper track for recreational runners and walkers.
If you are looking to get on a machine for a workout, head to the cardio fitness area. This area boasts the most up to date machines including treadmills, bikes, elliptical machines, step machines, and more!
If weightlifting or cardiovascular machines aren’t your idea of fun, the Wellness Center has many other options for fitness. Four basketball, volleyball or tennis courts are available downstairs for use. These courts are used for intramurals, and can be reserved by calling the Wellness Center. Another option for fitness is the 40 foot climbing wall. The wall is great for beginners or experts, with trained climbers there to guide you on your climb.
If you are looking to work out with a group, the Wellness Center hosts many classes in the aerobics room. Classes available this semester include Aerobics, many types of Yoga, Pilates, Ti Chi, Kickboxing, and more! To sign up for a class, check out the CSS website, or call the Wellness Center for more information.
If you are not looking to utilize the Wellness Center for personal fitness, you can head over to the Reif Gymnasium to watch the men and women’s basketball games, or women’s volleyball games. You can also say in the Wellness Center to watch men and women’s tennis or indoor track.
The Wellness Center has many ways for you to get in shape, and stay fit. Get your clean shoes, and go enjoy all the Wellness Center has to offer!
What is the Wellness Center?
So I’m sure that many of you who have visited our site, have been excited to learn more about the Wellness Center. Well, I will be informing you about how we got a recreation center, what the Wellness Center has to offer and some other general information regarding who can use the center and other guidelines when using the Wellness Center’s equipment.
The Wellness Center was created to increase the awareness of healthy living to the College of St. Scholastica. The College had the Reif Gymnasium before the Wellness Center was created for school sporting events, however, they did not have a place for the students to enjoy and exercise. This is why the Wellness Center was created.
"The 63,000-square-foot Wellness Center is a field house complex featuring an indoor six-lane 200-meter running track, four multipurpose courts, a free weight room, an aerobic studio, a cardiovascular fitness mezzanine overlooking the track, a 40 foot climbing wall with a bouldering field, and new locker rooms." (http://www.css.edu/x2863.xml)
As you can see the Wellness Center has a lot to offer you as student, faculty member, or other member of the St. Scholastica community.
The Wellness Center is not open to the general public; however there are some guidelines to who may use the facilities. It is open to all students, staff, faculty, Benedictine Sisters and alumni. There are membership fees for those who are not currently a student or staff member. The guidelines for the membership prices can be found at the following website, http://www.css.edu/x2863.xml. If you decide to visit someone who is a St. Scholastica member, you will only have to pay $5; pretty inexpensive for a trial at the Wellness Center.
The folks at the Wellness Center have tried to keep the facility open as long as possible in order to keep up with the demanding schedules associated with college and your careers. The following link will keep you updated with the schedule (http://www.css.edu/x15007.xml); watch for updates on the spring break schedule. Not all of the activities offered are accessible everyday, so make sure to check with our blog often to keep updated. Patricia will be explaining more about the activities offered and will inform you about what to expect at the Wellness Center. As always, hope to see you at the Center.
The Wellness Center was created to increase the awareness of healthy living to the College of St. Scholastica. The College had the Reif Gymnasium before the Wellness Center was created for school sporting events, however, they did not have a place for the students to enjoy and exercise. This is why the Wellness Center was created.
"The 63,000-square-foot Wellness Center is a field house complex featuring an indoor six-lane 200-meter running track, four multipurpose courts, a free weight room, an aerobic studio, a cardiovascular fitness mezzanine overlooking the track, a 40 foot climbing wall with a bouldering field, and new locker rooms." (http://www.css.edu/x2863.xml)
As you can see the Wellness Center has a lot to offer you as student, faculty member, or other member of the St. Scholastica community.
The Wellness Center is not open to the general public; however there are some guidelines to who may use the facilities. It is open to all students, staff, faculty, Benedictine Sisters and alumni. There are membership fees for those who are not currently a student or staff member. The guidelines for the membership prices can be found at the following website, http://www.css.edu/x2863.xml. If you decide to visit someone who is a St. Scholastica member, you will only have to pay $5; pretty inexpensive for a trial at the Wellness Center.
The folks at the Wellness Center have tried to keep the facility open as long as possible in order to keep up with the demanding schedules associated with college and your careers. The following link will keep you updated with the schedule (http://www.css.edu/x15007.xml); watch for updates on the spring break schedule. Not all of the activities offered are accessible everyday, so make sure to check with our blog often to keep updated. Patricia will be explaining more about the activities offered and will inform you about what to expect at the Wellness Center. As always, hope to see you at the Center.
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
What's Up?
Hey all, I'm Ryan Zangs and the last member of our group. I'm a junior here at St. Scholastica and our group will be informing you about our Wellness Center. Like Amy said, we will be letting you know all about the Wellness Center and how you can keep yourself healthy through all of the activities that the Wellness Center has to offer.
I originally wanted to be a marine biologist but decided that it just isn't worth it. I studied in Hawaii for a year so it was definitely not an easy choice to come back to Duluth. Surfing is a lot harder than it looks. I have always been interested in business and I'll be graduating in the fall with a management major and no minor, different from my other group members. I just like the variety that business has to offer. I am also currently working at Menards in the hardware department here in Duluth, so if you have any questions about tools or nails, I can probably answer them for you. It continues to be a good work experience while in school.
I have a few hobbies that I like. I love to go kayaking, especially when its through small rivers or tributaries because you really get an adrenaline rush finding those small rapids. I also like playing basketball or football. I also try to go fishing and hiking as much as possible, just about anything outdoors is awesome. I try to get to the Wellness Center as often as possible and encourage everyone to at least try it out. So hopefully you will check back often to keep yourself updated with the activities that are happening at the Wellness Center.
I originally wanted to be a marine biologist but decided that it just isn't worth it. I studied in Hawaii for a year so it was definitely not an easy choice to come back to Duluth. Surfing is a lot harder than it looks. I have always been interested in business and I'll be graduating in the fall with a management major and no minor, different from my other group members. I just like the variety that business has to offer. I am also currently working at Menards in the hardware department here in Duluth, so if you have any questions about tools or nails, I can probably answer them for you. It continues to be a good work experience while in school.
I have a few hobbies that I like. I love to go kayaking, especially when its through small rivers or tributaries because you really get an adrenaline rush finding those small rapids. I also like playing basketball or football. I also try to go fishing and hiking as much as possible, just about anything outdoors is awesome. I try to get to the Wellness Center as often as possible and encourage everyone to at least try it out. So hopefully you will check back often to keep yourself updated with the activities that are happening at the Wellness Center.
Introducing....
Hello everyone! My name is Amy Nelson and I am a junior here at the College of St. Scholastica. This is obviously the place to visit if you have questions about what is going on in the wellness center! Throughout the semester, my group and I will be informing you about the events and activities going on at the wellness center.
I currently live on campus in the Cedar apartments. My plan is to graduate in May of 2008 with a major in both management and economics as well as a minor in finance. I decided to look to the ‘business world’ for my future career because I enjoy the constant change it involves.
When I am not attending school and studying, I keep busy enjoying life. Whether it be working, spending time with loved ones, or staying a loyal and devoted fan of the television show Grey’s Anatomy, there is always an opportunity to laugh. I make as much time as possible to visit my extended family in California (the sun on the west coast is amazing). I also have a slight addiction to designer handbags, high heels, and oversized sunglasses.
About three or four times a week I go to the wellness center. I usually workout at night when it is slow, that way, I don’t have to wait to get on a machine. There is quite a variety of exercise equipment at the wellness center so whether you like cardio or strength training, the wellness center has you covered. In future blog postings we will be discussing changes of the wellness center as well as new developments, different exercise classes, and much more!
I currently live on campus in the Cedar apartments. My plan is to graduate in May of 2008 with a major in both management and economics as well as a minor in finance. I decided to look to the ‘business world’ for my future career because I enjoy the constant change it involves.
When I am not attending school and studying, I keep busy enjoying life. Whether it be working, spending time with loved ones, or staying a loyal and devoted fan of the television show Grey’s Anatomy, there is always an opportunity to laugh. I make as much time as possible to visit my extended family in California (the sun on the west coast is amazing). I also have a slight addiction to designer handbags, high heels, and oversized sunglasses.
About three or four times a week I go to the wellness center. I usually workout at night when it is slow, that way, I don’t have to wait to get on a machine. There is quite a variety of exercise equipment at the wellness center so whether you like cardio or strength training, the wellness center has you covered. In future blog postings we will be discussing changes of the wellness center as well as new developments, different exercise classes, and much more!
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