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Augustana’s swimming and diving teams plunge into new season

Augustana’s swimming and diving teams plunge into new season

Augustana’s swimming and diving teams will kick off their seasons at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Oct. 28. Although the swim teams’ seasons don’t heat up until January, training is already well underway. Head coach Andrew Makepeace is excited for his second year of coaching at Augustana,

Men’s golf claim podium placement at Marauders invite

Men’s golf claim podium placement at Marauders invite

The Augustana men’s golf team finished in first place at the Bismarck, North Dakota UMary Marauders Invitational after two days of play on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. With a final combined score of 598, the Vikings saw four members place in the top 10 individual categories. Nine other

Augustana hockey joins CCHA, eyes playoff contentions early

Augustana hockey joins CCHA, eyes playoff contentions early

The Augustana men’s hockey team is set to hit the ice in their second season with conference contentions a year ahead of schedule. The Vikings went 12-18-4 in their inaugural season against opponents ranging from Big Ten schools to National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) teams. On July 15, 2024,

Hecht retires after 36 years at Elmen

Hecht retires after 36 years at Elmen

For the past 36 years, Director of Recreational Services Mark Hecht has driven to the Elmen Center, walked through the doors and greeted staff and students alike before sitting down at his desk to start the day’s tasks. On Sept. 3, 2024, Hecht completed this routine for his final

Club fútbol transforms Augustana soccer experience for students

Club fútbol transforms Augustana soccer experience for students

Athletes across the globe play fútbol, known in the U.S. as soccer. For many, having a competitive club fútbol team on Augustana’s campus creates a space for diversity and community to thrive. Senior Tristan Morris, president of club fútbol, has been playing for 12 years. As an Augustana

New scoreboard big win for KO

New scoreboard big win for KO

After six years of planning, a new video board has been installed at the Kirkeby-Over Stadium this summer, giving a refreshed appearance to the field and crisp image clarity for players and students. The Daktronics video board replaced a 15-year-old scoreboard. The upgrade features a “15HD pixel layout” and towers

Augustana soccer charges into new season

Augustana soccer charges into new season

On Sept. 22, the Augustana soccer team fell to the Minnesota State Mavericks in a 3-1 loss on the road. With a record of 2-3-1, the Vikings are ranked eighth in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, but current standings fail to tell the full story. Head coach Brandon Barkus, entering