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Women’s water polo makes way into championship game for first time in school history

Jannae Mehaffey May 5, 2022

The women's water polo team recently made history by placing second in their first ever trip to the CWPA DIII Championships. Their success at the tournaments qualifies them to compete at the USA National...

SAAC plans spring splash event to raise money for Special Olympics

Jannae Mehaffey May 5, 2022

Student Athlete Advisory Committee, known on campus as SAAC, is a student athlete ran organization that advocates for student athletes and attempts to solve any current issues Augustana athletes are facing.  Junior...

Sophomore Dan Ford finishes a drive down the fairway during the Vikings Match at Highland Springs on April 4, 2022. The Vikings sat in the middle of placements for the match.

The golf team perseveres through the unpredictable spring weather

Jannae Mehaffey April 21, 2022

The men’s and women's golf teams have had their spring season compromised due to the unpredictable Midwest weather recently. Although they have not been able to play outside as much as they have in previous...

Soccer team finishes season in two overtime battle against Wheaton

Jannae Mehaffey November 11, 2021

The women’s soccer team finished their season on Nov. 3 to a tough loss against Wheaton in the second overtime of the CCIW final. Even though they didn’t win the CCIW tournament, making it to the tournament...

Coach Martin Resner addresses his team after a warm-up drill during the team’s practice this past week at Backyard Bowl in Milan.

Womens bowling season starting up

Jannae Mehaffey November 4, 2021

This last weekend, the women’s bowling team had their first competition of the season. Senior Abigail Clark placed the highest on the team ending 23rd out of 143 bowlers. The team has been preparing...

Fishing club gains national recognition

Silas Gilklay October 29, 2021

The Augustana fishing club is one of the formidable forces in the central conference. Little is known about them, but these Vikings know the water, the art and have the prowess to compete at state and...

Student athletes turn to student activists

Jannae Mehaffey October 16, 2021

This year, several student athletes are participating in the student-athlete peer educator program. This program aims to raise awareness about sexual assault by having current student athletes educate...

Women’s volleyball celebrates three seniors

Jannae Mehaffey May 4, 2021

With contributions from Nick Gainey The Augustana women’s volleyball team celebrated the end of its delayed season with senior night on April 22. The team honored three seniors: Jessica Nguyen, Taylor...

Athletic trainers have meaningful impact on athletes

Jannae Mehaffey November 19, 2020

Athletic trainers make a huge difference in sports and are always there for players when they need help. For some of the athletic trainers at Augustana, they knew they wanted to be an athletic trainer...

Augie Talks: Hunter Love

Augie Talks: Hunter Love

Jannae Mehaffey October 30, 2020

Q: What made you decide to join the golf team at Augustana? A: I played all throughout high school, and I figured I might as well enjoy it while it lasts and enjoy these last four years of playing. And...

Knut Erickson Award winners speak out on how to balance academics with sports

Jannae Mehaffey October 25, 2020

The Knut Erickson Academics Award is an award given to the top male and female student athletes who attend the blanket award ceremony every spring. The athletes who qualify for an academic blanket are...

Augustana athletes finding inspiration to play the game they love

Jannae Mehaffey October 21, 2020

Many athletes play their sport because they love the game. But for most, it is not just themselves they play for.  For many athletes, there isn’t just one person that inspires them. When some athletes...

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