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Ryleigh Tupper

Ryleigh is a junior at Augustana University with majors in journalism and media studies. She currently serves as sports editor and social media editor.

New era, same fight: Men's basketball closes first year under Schilling

New era, same fight: Men's basketball closes first year under Schilling

As the final buzzer echoed through the arena, the Augustana men's basketball regular season came to a close – a season defined by resilience, key victories and a team that continued to push forward through every challenge. The No. 11 Vikings finished the 2024-25 season with a conference record

Vikings set records, shine in championships, playoffs

Vikings set records, shine in championships, playoffs

The Augustana Vikings had a standout weekend with multiple teams delivering impressive performances. From a conference championship in the pool to a playoff-clinching win on the ice, Augustana athletes showcased their talent across the board. The women’s swimming and diving team took home their third consecutive NSIC championship in

Senior Spotlight: Graduating athletes reflect on their final season for the Vikings

Senior Spotlight: Graduating athletes reflect on their final season for the Vikings

Sierra Barkus - Soccer Barkus is a senior midfielder, majoring in management and marketing. After graduation, she plans to stay at Augustana for an MBA in business administration. Do you have a favorite memory on the team? “I have so many memories with the team, but one of my favorite

Vikings secure Key to the City, NSIC Title

Vikings secure Key to the City, NSIC Title

For the first time since 1986, the Augustana Vikings claimed the Key to the City on their home turf, beating USF 27-21 and keeping the Key in-house for another year. With this win, the Vikings also secured the NSIC title, becoming the first team since 1942 to win back-to-back conference

Deadpool & Wolverine: The best there is at what it does

Deadpool & Wolverine: The best there is at what it does

The first official "Deadpool & Wolverine" trailer broke the Guinness World Record for the most viewed movie trailer in 24 hours with 365 million global views. I had at least 100 of those views. Now, I would be lying if I said that I don’t have the

Outdoorsman starts journey as new intramural director

Outdoorsman starts journey as new intramural director

It was 5:30 a.m. A brisk winter chill whistled through the trees, and the sun had barely risen over the ice-capped mountains. Most people would be sleeping warm in their beds, but not Hunter Rud. Just like his dad 29 years earlier, Rud would conquer the Appalachian Trail.

Top-ranked wrestler Rohman leads Augustana's national title pursuit

Top-ranked wrestler Rohman leads Augustana's national title pursuit

Senior Jaxson Rohman takes to the mat for the 2024-25 season as the top-ranked wrestler at 125 pounds. The Augustana wrestling team is starting the year ranked No. 7 in the National Wrestling Coaches Association Division II preseason poll. The Vikings have four individually ranked wrestlers also on the preseason