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Augustana College students celebrate Holi, hosted by the Global Engagement Team, at Upper Quad on April 19.

Dancing in color: Students celebrate Holi

Fatima Martinez Gallegos April 26, 2024

Holi is an ancient celebration that dates back to the fourth century and is often accompanied by diverse mythical stories. However, at a universal level, Holi is a celebration of love, friendship and the...

Softball kicks off the season with high expectations

Dhwani Parekh March 7, 2024

On Feb. 22, the softball team opened their season with the Mount Mary Slugger Series in Peoria, Illinois. The team defeated the Loras Duhawks 2-1 in their first game of the series but dropped the next...

The Augustana College Women Water Polo enjoys their break during the USA Water Polo DIII National Tournament on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Women’s water polo team makes a majestic splash to kick off the season

Dhwani Parekh February 22, 2024

The women’s water polo team kicked off their season with a pair of games against McKendree University and Carthage College. On Feb. 10, the Vikings fell to McKendree University with a score of 8-11 but...

Men’s water polo seeded at no. 2 for upcoming conference

Dhwani Parekh November 16, 2023

The men’s water polo team is making waves as they are set to compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) conference championship on Nov. 17. Currently, the team has a 6-0 conference record...

Caitlyn Hanulikova, a senior majoring in public health and sociology, is recognized on the All-CCIW list.

Three women’s tennis players ace 2023 CCIW All-Conference

Dhwani Parekh November 9, 2023

During the 2023 season, the women’s tennis team saw three players win awards in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW).  First-Year Anna-Maria Huebel was named the CCIW's First-Year...

Senior Emily Schipper delivers a spike during the recent match between Augustana College Vikings and Elmhurst University Bluejays on Oct. 11 at the Roy J. Carver Center for Physical Education. The Augustana College women's volleyball team won in four sets.

After 20 years, women’s volleyball defeats Carthage

Dhwani Parekh October 19, 2023

The women’s volleyball team has seen more success this year than in previous years, setting new standards for the team. On Oct. 4, the women’s volleyball team defeated Carthage College for the first...

Putting into first place: Golf season outlook so far

Dhwani Parekh October 5, 2023

The Augustana golf program has had several successful performances so far during their 2023 golf season. The women's team finished fourth at the Midwest Regional Tournament, while the men's team came in...

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