By: Frank Rajkowski, SJU Writer/Video Producer COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – The Gathje family has long ties to the cross country and track and field teams at Saint John’s University. Jacob Gathje has played a role in extending that connection to a new generation. But running has been just part of the current senior’s SJU experience. “One of the big reasons I came here was the ability to be involved in lots of things,” the Omaha, Neb. native said. “That’s something that’s really encouraged here – exploring a lot of different areas and activities. Gathje has certainly done that – starting with…