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May 6, 2026
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SAU Weekly's Jess Vargas catches up with head women's wrestling coach Carley Rusk and a local recruit ahead of their inaugural season.
SAU Weekly's Casper Altman heads to the inaugural Out of the Darkness campus walk, an event to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
A suicide prevention walk brings campus together, and upcoming grads add some personal flair to their caps. Plus, a sneak peek at the new women's wrestling program!
Highlights from The Hive
Grant Ward’s final installment widens the focus from campus reactions to the larger ICE debate, covering how the Davenport Aldermen discussion began, recent detainee deaths, and the agency’s expanding deployments. It also notes that 330 ICE agents are being sent to more than 40 states and Puerto Rico, with Texas receiving the largest share and several other cities and towns also targeted.
SAU students are divided on the rise of “TradWife” content and the cultural impact of shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which has gained popularity alongside shifting conversations about gender roles on social media.
Christ the King Chapel at SAU is seeing a surge of young attendees as students and other newcomers increasingly turn to the Catholic Church in search of meaning, community, and connection.
Sports
St. Ambrose University defeated Augustana College 4-1 in the annual Battle for the River on May 2, earning SAU Esports its fourth straight victory in the rivalry.
Participation in high school sports has rapidly declined over the years. Learn how SAU's football team has dealt with this issue in recruiting college athletes.
SAU sophomore, Tyler Close, won both individual and team bowling championships this past year, and is know reflecting on the amazing season he has had.
SAU won its first national championship in men’s bowling in Green Bay, claiming both the team title over Mount Mercy and the singles title with Tyler Close, as players reflected on the challenge of the season and looked ahead to building on their success.
At 23, Delaney Walsh navigates graduate school, coaching, and a lifelong love of sports while adapting to life with Stargardt’s disease and a sudden loss of central vision.
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are bringing playoff energy to the Quad Cities, where hockey fans continue to fuel the region’s growing love for the game.
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Grant Ward’s final installment widens the focus from campus reactions to the larger ICE debate, covering how the Davenport Aldermen discussion began, recent detainee deaths, and the agency’s expanding deployments. It also notes that 330 ICE agents are being sent to more than 40 states and Puerto Rico, with Texas receiving the largest share and several other cities and towns also targeted.
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SAU Weekly's Jess Vargas catches up with head women's wrestling coach Carley Rusk and a local recruit ahead of their inaugural season.
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A suicide prevention walk sparks important conversations on campus and multiple Fighting Bees prepare to take the national stage... on KALA This Week!
