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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.

Vikings poised for strong start to wrestling season

Vikings poised for strong start to wrestling season

The Augustana wrestling team enters the 2025 season with familiar expectations and fresh motivation under 23rd-year head coach Jason Reitmeier after coming off a national runner-up finish last season. In a preseason poll, the Vikings were ranked 14th in Division II by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, tying with UMary.

Hockey sweeps ASU Sun Devils

Hockey sweeps ASU Sun Devils

Augustana men’s hockey delivered a statement in its home opening series, rallying in both games to sweep No. 15/16 Arizona State at Midco Arena. The Vikings erased an early deficit on Friday night, winning 4–2 followed by a 5–2 victory on Saturday to improve to 3–

A match of minds and feet

A match of minds and feet

Faculty and students find common ground on the soccer field For a few students and faculty members, textbooks are cast aside for cleats on Wednesday afternoons, and lesson plans give way to passes and shots on goal. At the heart of campus, Augustana faculty, staff and students come together on

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