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Fresh Fruit Friday is brief but beloved

Fresh Fruit Friday is brief but beloved

Jack Brandt May 13, 2023

As a student athlete, I did better this year than last. Not because I worked any harder or changed my form, but because I ate better. Last year, often running from class to class, I struggled to prioritize...

Sophomore Brady Holtz, left, practices keeping the ball away from junior Zach Reser during Lacrosse practice on March 14, 2023.

An early look into Augie Lacrosse

Jaren Smith March 23, 2023

Although it’s early in the season for the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams, both teams have made it a goal to create a positive environment and win as many games as possible.  The men’s lacrosse...

Why Augie Athletics is valuable to students

Hailey Glasnovich October 29, 2022

Augustana College is part of the NCAA Division III athletics program. This is different from Division I and II schools because the NCAA prohibits athletic scholarships to athletes attending Division III...

Midterm season is a balancing act for student athletes

Sarah Villani October 27, 2022

Sophomore Anna Boardman often finds herself on the third floor of the library focusing on her academics. Outside the library, Boardman finds herself running heavy mileage as one of the lead runners for...

Augustana junior Matt Hanushewsky looks to attack the rim during Tuesday’s game against Saint Mary’s on Nov. 16

So, how do student athletes balance studies and sport?

Abhib Lal Amatya November 25, 2021

As finals week is approaching, student-athletes might have to make slight changes to the way they create a balance between sports and studies. First-year basketball player Mikey Hamilton handles these...

SAAC continues to work despite sports hiatus

Nick Gainey November 19, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the postponement of fall athletics, some Augustana athletes have stayed busy through the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). SAAC was founded two...

Student athletes plan to continue their sport after college

Ameliese Baehr-Ross November 9, 2020

There are 682 student athletes at Augustana College. For student athletes, their team and sport is a big part of not only their college life, but also their social life. Many students want to continue...

Students Living Away From Home Struggle With Food Insecurity During Breaks

Dina Marin February 20, 2020

During breaks between terms, International students, athletes and students living far away from home –particularly first-years and sophomores – find themselves without many affordable options for food...

Editorial: Athletic success puts spotlight on student athletes

April 9, 2014

The Observer would like to congratulate the Augustana athletic program on its combined success this past weekend. Six Augustana athletic teams combined to go 11-2 in action on Saturday and Sunday. These...

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