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Campus Walk Sparks Important Conversations

SAU Weekly's Casper Altman heads to the inaugural Out of the Darkness campus walk, an event to raise awareness about suicide prevention.

Battle for the River 2026: SAU Win for a Fourth Year in a Row, Sending off Seniors in Style 

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.

Athletic Recruitment Challenges Among High School Program Shutdowns 

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.

Losing Her Sight, Finding Direction: A Blind Student’s Path to Purpose

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.

SAU Student Breaks New Ground Creating Mobile Game

SAU junior Carter Gaber created “Swim Coach Sim,” a unique mobile game where players act as a college swim coach, recruiting athletes and managing seasons instead of controlling races.

KALA This Week: April 27, 2026

On this edition of KALA This Week, how the "One Big Beautiful Bill" could affect your financial aid. Plus, we unveil how much SAU Dance Marathon was able to fundraise this year for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's hospital. In sports, conference titles for Baseball and Men's Golf!

Birthright and Belonging: SAU Students Weigh on the Uncertain Future of Citizenship

Debate over birthright citizenship is heating up, with a 2025 executive order now tied up in the courts. Students say the uncertainty could have a major impact.

SAU Weekly: Apri 17, 2026

On this edition of SAU Weekly, we sit down with your newly-elected SGA President and Vice President to hear what they hope to accomplish. Plus, see how Fighting Bees are giving back—on campus, in the community, and around the world. And in sports, SAU Dance and Cheer wrap up historic seasons with another winning trip to the College Classic!

Making Ends Meet: Students are Stretched

With many costs rising in Iowa - like food, gas, and utilities - residents are trying to find ways to live through this difficult time.