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Luther College Chips
The student news site of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College Chips
All content by Ian Klein
Professor of History Robert Christman. Photo courtesy of Luther.edu

Professor of History Robert Christman awarded the Gerald Strauss book prize

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Graphic courtesy of Luther Athletic Department

Norse Athletics raise over $329,000 on One Team Day

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
December 10, 2021
Caden Schrage (‘24) wrestles during the Luther Open on November 13. (Photo courtesy of Luther Photo Bureau

Three wrestlers place in Elite Division as Norse host Luther Open

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
November 19, 2021
The Norse were eliminated from the American Rivers Conference Tournament after a 4-0 loss to the University of Dubuque. (Photo courtesy of Luther Photo Bureau)

Men’s Soccer defeated by Dubuque in A-R-C Tournament semifinals

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Ian Kelly (‘23, center) became the 23rd cross country runner in Luther history to earn All-Conference honors three times via his 10th place finish in the American Rivers Conference Championships. (Photo courtesy of Maya Warren and Luther College Photo Bureau)

Kelly earns all-conference honors as Luther hosts ARC Cross Country Championships

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
November 3, 2021
Members of the Luther Baseball team pose in a promotional photo for their future game at the Field of Dreams against Briar Cliff University on September 22, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Luther Athletic Department)

Luther baseball team to play on the “Field of Dreams”

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
The 2020 and 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees pose for a photo. Back row, from left to right (Class of 2020): Andrea VonBrinton (‘95), Jackie Wright (‘75), Athletics Meritorious Service Award winner Roger Jaeger, John Jaeger (‘05), Jim Helgason (‘70), Natalie Wyse (‘05), Richard Leake, Ryan LeBeau (‘05). Front row, from left to right (Class of 2021): Mark Hillman (‘86), Kyle McGivney (‘11), Christy Rusdal (‘96), Jodi Bofenkamp Mongan (‘96), Milt Hendrickson (‘96), Erik S. Bies (‘06), Jake Nimrod (‘01). (Photo by Ian Klein)

Seven Norse athletes inducted into Hall of Fame

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
October 6, 2021
Sofia Sackett (‘24) prepares to hit a forehand during the Luther Tennis Alumni Meet on September 18. Sackett was the only player in the American Rivers Conference to win two rounds in both the ITA Singles and Doubles tournaments. (Photo Courtesy of Luther Photo Bureau)

Smith, Sackett take lead as Norse compete in ITA Regional

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
Luther defender Ella Smith (‘23) kicks the ball downfield during a game against the UW-La Crosse earlier this season.

Luther Defeats Grinnell, Loses to Carleton in Back-to-Back Games

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
Devon Bourget (‘21) hits a forehand during the championship match against Wartburg. (Photo courtesy of Antony Hamer for Luther College Photo Bureau)

Luther Women’s Tennis qualifies for NCAA tournament

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
May 7, 2021
Members of Luther College men's golf team poses for a picture after their win, from left to right: Head Coach Scott Fjelstul ('83), Jay Fjelstul ('24), Brandon Dorans ('23), Carson Hagen ('21), Chris O'Brien ('24), Matias Parada ('22), Ben Phipps ('22), and John Fjelstul.

Men’s Golf wins Loras Invitational

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
April 29, 2021
Alayna Eichstadt (‘23) hits a shot at the Norse Classic in September 2020.

Women’s Golf finishes third at Mt. Mercy Invitational

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
April 24, 2021
Jaden Bilal (‘24) during the American Rivers Conference Track and Field Triangular on February 27, 2021.

Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Place 4th at Spartan Invitational in Dubuque

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
April 15, 2021
Devon Bourget (‘21), left, and Shelby Cook (‘22), right, celebrate winning a point in their doubles match during a meet against Central College on October 4, 2020.

Men’s and Women’s tennis lose to UW-Eau Claire

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Luther pitcher Nick Dufoe ('22) throws a pitch during the first of two games against Hamline on March 21. Dufoe pitched eight innings and only allowed one earned run.

Baseball beats Hamline in home doubleheader

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Matthew Franzen (‘24) shoots a three-pointer during a game on February 22 against Wartburg.

Men’s Basketball fall in the first round of ARC tournament

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021
Defensive specialist Greta Stauffacher (‘23) serves during Luther’s match on March 3 against Loras.

Luther volleyball loses in four sets to Loras

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
Luther pitcher Abby Gapinski (#13) ('22) throws a strike during a fall 2020 practice.

Softball wins season-opening doubleheader

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021
Ryan Ortega (pictured above in a home match from 2019) and partner Sakchham Karki made a big comeback playing No. 3 doubles, winning six games in a row to take the set.

Men’s Tennis Loses Season Opener

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
Gabrielle Janssen ('24) leads a pack of runners during Luther's Track and Field triangular against Loras and Coe.

Luther Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Teams Host Triangular Meet

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
February 20, 2021

Norse Athletics Update

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
February 11, 2021
Kaci Jo Ames ('21) goes up for a shot during a game last season against Simpson. Photo courtesy of Photo Bureau.

Luther Women’s Basketball Loses to North Central University Rams

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
January 21, 2021
Kemp prior to a game against the Winona St. Women's Rugby team.

Norse of the Week: Alexis Kemp (’22)

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020

Luther Mens’ and Womens’ Swimming

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020

Women place third in fall golf tournament, Men place seventh

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
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Luther Women’s Tennis complete season undefeated

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
October 20, 2020
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