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SAAC gives back, makes local wish come true

SAAC gives back, makes local wish come true

Laughter and excitement filled the air in the Elmen Center on Saturday, April 19, as Augustana athletes made the day for Sioux Falls’ families. The building was filled with face-painting stations, yard games and bounce houses for the families to enjoy. Augustana’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee collaborated with Make-A-Wish to

Freshman tennis player stands out for fierce determination

With her favorite outfit chosen the night before, a cap carefully adjusted, and her blonde braid tied in a high ponytail, Fernanda Sandoval Rodriguez gets ready to step onto the court. Her hands turn upward to hold her racket ritualistically, as if the gesture will bring her luck in the

Seniors reminisce on time as spring athletes

Seniors reminisce on time as spring athletes

Gracey Brink Gracey Brink is a catcher on the softball team and is a double major in exercise science and Spanish with a minor in biology. What has it meant to you to represent your school’s colors on the field? I’ve loved getting to put on the navy

Injuries impact athletes' mental health

Injuries impact athletes' mental health

As you walk into the athletic training room in the Elmen Center, you will see a number of athletes rehabbing for a number of different injuries. From stubbed toes to broken limbs, an injury of any kind can often be enough to throw athletes off their game; however, while ice

Athletes take advantage of NIL deals

Athletes take advantage of NIL deals

The introduction of name, image and likeness rights for student athletes has significantly changed the scene of collegiate athletics in recent years, allowing student athletes to profit financially by using their school’s official logos and trademarks. NIL provides opportunities for student athletes to earn anywhere from $50 to thousands

Student athletes take on two sports

Student athletes take on two sports

Her first Viking Days as an Augustana student was far from normal. Maggie Szerlong began that Saturday with acrobatics and tumbling practice in the Elmen Center at 8 a.m. She then walked in the homecoming parade with her teammates at 10:30 a.m. At the end of the

Junior trains, teaches, twists in aerial silks

Hanging from the ceiling by two pieces of nylon silk might not be most people’s idea of a good time. The strength and endurance it takes to climb to the top of the 24-foot silks, along with the danger of falling, often deters most people from even attempting such