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Freshmen adapt to COVID-19

With COVID-19 cases increasing on university campuses across the country, many student athletes are wondering when they’ll get to play again. This question rings true for Augustana freshman players. Because of the pandemic, all fall sports have been postponed until spring. This delay has stirred up many emotions among

Work-study students responsible for COVID-19 screening

COVID-19 brought changes in the athletic training program for many Augustana work-study students. Since fall season sports were canceled, students working for athletics were given a new job to be able to continue their work study. Before any student athlete can go to practice or use equipment at the Elmen

Job or hobby? Authier promoted

Next to Forest Lake Junior High’s athletic director, Sherri Alm, a young Collin Authier leaned back on the bleachers where fans had sat watching the kids play basketball not long before. The two talked for hours about everything under the sun, sitting in that gym until 1 a.m.

The road ahead for Augustana athletics

In an email on May 27, President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin delivered a statement that left the Augustana community shocked and confused about the future of the university’s athletic programs. “Unfortunately, the Summit League has decided not to extend an invitation to Augustana at this time,” she said. The announcement

Rock climbers take on Palisades with AOP

The tallest cliffs in Palisades State Park reach up to 50 feet. The giant Sioux quartzite formations crack apart like splintering wood. The first time a new climber gets to the rock, they might only make it up a few feet at a time. Scaling a 30 to 40 foot

Tennis player stays in Russia to complete fall semester

Spring break 2020 created Alexandra Kistanova’s favorite memory from being on the Augustana women’s tennis team. The women took a trip to Florida for two successful tennis matches and a little team-bonding beach time. Meanwhile, in South Dakota, administrators were deciding the fate of the semester, the tennis

Rec services adapts to COVID-19

Augustana’s Elmen Center is a community hub for all things athletics, fitness, recreation, wellness and team sports related. Since opening in 1989, the 81,000 square-foot facility has been the host of more than 100 annual events and averages availability exceeding 110 hours each week. This semester its operations