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Ryleigh Tupper

Ryleigh is a senior at Augustana University with majors in journalism and media studies. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief and sports editor.

Setting the standard: Dance prepares for nationals debut

Setting the standard: Dance prepares for nationals debut

For the first time in program history, the Augustana Dance Team will take the national stage in January 2026, competing in both the Jazz and Game Day categories at the Universal Dance Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. The Vikings will

Augustana holds off late Winona State rally for Homecoming victory

Augustana holds off late Winona State rally for Homecoming victory

No. 8-ranked Augustana built a commanding lead and held off a late Winona State push to secure a 34-26 homecoming win on Saturday afternoon at Kirkeby-Over Stadium. The Vikings (5-0, 4-0 NSC) piled up 527 yards of total offense — their highest output since 2021 — while remaining unbeaten in front of

Former Vikings help fuel Canaries' unforgettable playoff run

Former Vikings help fuel Canaries' unforgettable playoff run

The last time the Sioux Falls Canaries reached the Miles Wolff Cup Championship, some of the team’s current stars were still in high school. For more than a decade, postseason baseball in Sioux Falls meant early exits and unmet expectations. This year, that all changed — and at the heart

Vikings go 3-1 at Tiger Classic, build momentum for NSIC play

Vikings go 3-1 at Tiger Classic, build momentum for NSIC play

The Augustana volleyball team finished its second tournament of the season with a 3-1 record at the 2025 Tiger Classic in Hays, Kan., moving to 6-2 overall heading into Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play. The Vikings opened the 2025 Tiger Classic on Sept. 11 with a four-set win over Northwestern

Out to Eat at Toppers Pizza: Unbelievable and unforgettable

Out to Eat at Toppers Pizza: Unbelievable and unforgettable

Let’s be honest: Toppers Pizza belongs in a fever dream. A chain slinging dough bombs to college students until 3 a.m. with more confidence than Icarus on wax wings? It sounds too good to be true, but then you take your first bite of their Mac ‘N Cheese

‘This is just the beginning’: Acro shines on national stage

‘This is just the beginning’: Acro shines on national stage

In just their third season of competition, the No. 4-seeded Augustana Acrobatics and Tumbling team wasn’t just a part of the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association national competition — they were the heart of it. As hosts of the 2025 National Championship, the Vikings stepped confidently into the national

Augustana seniors reflect on their athletic journeys

Augustana seniors reflect on their athletic journeys

Grace Glanzer: Softball Glanzer is a fifth-year right-handed pitcher, earning her degree in elementary education. Upon graduation, she is looking forward to “unapologetically enjoying [her] summer” before beginning her first year of teaching in August. What is your biggest motivation? My biggest motivation on the field would be my teammates.