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Women’s Lacrosse went through the season

Kosei Ogata April 7, 2022

The women’s lacrosse team has a 4-4 overall record so far this season. They will have CCIW conference games coming up on April 9 against Illinois Wesleyan.  Kate Hettiger, a senior and a midfielder,...

NCAA offers all athletes an extra year of eligibility

Margaret Cecilio November 19, 2020

The NCAA Division three recently announced that athletes who are unable to play 50% or less of their season competitions, due to cancelation from COVID-19, are granted an additional year of eligibility....

How do sport teams get their funding?

Margaret Cecilio November 9, 2020

Augustana College has 28 varsity sports teams, each of which require funding in order to operate throughout the year. Budgeting for athletics is a constantly revolving process that tries to best cater...

Game day excitement felt through inter-squad soccer scrimmage

Margaret Cecilio October 26, 2020

The intense energy that comes along with a sports game is irreplaceable. However, given the circumstances of competition seasons being up in the air, teams on campus are trying out alternative ways to...

Spikeball sees its debut on campus

Margaret Cecilio September 24, 2020

Many people are itching to get out of their rooms and do something fun, but it can be difficult. Especially now with limited socializing and social distancing, various events can no longer be held.  Students...

Senior Alek Jacobs and starting quarterback for the Vikings practices his throws during drills in their practice on Wednesday September 10th, 2020 at Thorson-Lucken Field.

Playing in a pandemic

Margaret Cecilio September 22, 2020

COVID-19 has uprooted the daily lives of all Augie students, and our student athletes are no exception. Last school year, the spring athletes had their seasons cut short and left campus unexpectedly in...

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