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Anticipation builds for hockey debut

Anticipation builds for hockey debut

The Midco Arena is now only a few short months away from its grand opening in January 2024. Augustana’s hockey team has been preparing for the last few months, with its first game on Oct. 7 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “I am excited to play against Wisconsin,” Will

Graduate student Erika Bute sets up for the ball against Arkansas-Monticello. Photo by Dave Eggen/GoAugie

Viking volleyball shakes off preseason play

While Augustana’s volleyball team got off to a slow start with a 0-4 record in its first preseason tournament, the Vikings quickly turned their performance around at their second fall tournament. On Sept. 1-2, the Vikings played at the Denver Oredigger Volleyball Classic, where they fell to the University

Athletes reflect on what it means to be a Viking

Athletes reflect on what it means to be a Viking

As Augustana prepares to celebrate 100 years of homecoming, the university simultaneously recognizes the long history of Vikings athletics. The football game on Sept. 23 against Minnesota State University Moorhead marks the Vikings’ 100th homecoming celebration. The COVID-19 pandemic and World War II, however; called for a cancellation of three

Cross country launches fall season

Cross country launches fall season

The men’s and women’s cross country teams jumped into their season on Sept. 1 with the annual Twilight Run, the largest sporting event held by Augustana. Tracy Hellman, director of cross country and track and field said the event recorded its greatest number of participants yet, with 75

Figure skaters aim to establish club at Augustana

Figure skaters aim to establish club at Augustana

Last fall, one freshman decided to address the lack of opportunities for college students passionate about figure skating. Her solution: proposing the Augustana University Figure Skating Club. Now in her sophomore year, Mikayla Kolbeck said the club is starting to progress. Some of the club’s first events will take

Rugby club prepares for fall season with training camp

Rugby club prepares for fall season with training camp

Recruiting enough players to field a seven-player team is at the top of the list this season for Augustana’s Women’s Rugby Club. A rugby training camp held at Augustana on Sept. 9 offered a first step in reaching that goal and fostering awareness of the sport on campus.

Senior Spotlight: Senior spring athletes finish season with a bang

Senior Spotlight: Senior spring athletes finish season with a bang

Delaney Young: Softball What has been the highlight of your time with Augustana softball? “The highlight of my time here on the softball team is definitely all of my teammates. I am so grateful for all the lifelong friendships I have made here at Augie. I would not have been