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

Luther College Chips
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Kelby Johnson (‘21) throws to first base during a game against Hamline University on March 21.

[Photo] Baseball splits doubleheader against Nebraska Wesleyan

Kimberly Church, Staff Writer
April 24, 2021
Alayna Eichstadt (‘23) hits a shot at the Norse Classic in September 2020.

[Photo] 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.

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

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
April 15, 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.

[Photo] Baseball beats Hamline in home doubleheader

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Callahan (‘21), right, sets middle blocker Rachael Luebbe (‘22), left, during a game against Loras on March 3, 2021.

[Photo] Volleyball swept by Central College

Sarah Damhof, Staff Writer
March 24, 2021
Luther pitcher Abby Gapinski (#13) ('22) throws a strike during a fall 2020 practice.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Men’s Tennis Loses Season Opener

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
The Luther Men’s Cross Country team starts a triangular race earlier in the season against Wartburg and Dubuque.

[Photo] Cross Country runs in ARC championships

Kimberly Church, Staff Writer
November 10, 2020
The allegations against Sharp were first brought in a post on the website Medium.

[Photo] Former Luther Professor Kelly Sharp resigns from Furman University after allegedly falsifying Chicana identity

Sam Schillinger, Staff Writer
November 14, 2020
Professor of dance Jane Hawley.

[Photo] Faculty feature: Professor of Dance Jane Hawley

Isabelle Pippert, Staff Writer
November 9, 2020
Heather Hostager (‘22) finished third overall in the competition, one of four Norse in the top six.

[Photo] Cross Country runners near end of fall season

Isabelle Pippert, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Morgan Kranz (‘21) was recently awarded American Rivers Conference All-Conference honors.

[Photo] Women place third in fall golf tournament, Men place seventh

Ian Klein, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Professor of Spanish Dr. David Thompson acted as the moderator for the forum.

[Photo] Luther holds Hispanic Heritage Month forum

Samuel Schillinger, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Luther College Collegiate Choir practices in the Decorah community pool to physical distance and follow local and national health guidelines

[Photo] COVID-19 on the Luther College Campus

Kimberly Church, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020
Maleah Georgen ('21) has gone 7-for-24 with 7 RBI's this season.

Aurora members sing at Christmas at Luther 2019: Whom Angels Greet with Anthem Sweet.

Associate Professor of Music Jennaya Robison ('96) conducting during Christmas at Luther.

Hannah Wollack ('20) introducing Kevin Hines last November.

Zach Mohler ('20) won the high jump with a 2.01m jump.

Annelise Barton ('21) took over 8th-all-time in the hammer throw.

Luther College won an overtime contest against Coe College.

Cole Schneider ('21) was last week's ARC Tennis Player of the week.

Brook Norwood ('21) went 2-1 in doubles.

Professor of Music Juan Tony Guzmán has been with the jazz department at Luther for 24 years.

Guzmán conducts members of the Jazz Orchestra before a show

Linny Briggs ('22) who plays Roxie Hart, dances with Trevor Haren ('21) in one of the scenes.

Trevor Haren ('21) swings across the stage as he plays Billy Flynn.

Chicago was on in Jewel Theatre last weekend.

Grace Huber ('20) plays the Vaudevillian Velma Kelly.

Luther football holds a camp for high school students to meet the coaches and practice with the team.

Colligate Choir sang at "The Notebook of Leonardo da Vinci" performance.

Colligate Chorale, Decorah Chorale, and select orchestra musicians get ready to perform.

Members of the stage party lay a hand on President Ward during the Prayers of Intercession.

Jenifer K. Ward addresses the community at the inauguration ceremony on Nov.1.

Quinn XCII performs for the call concert in Regents Center.

Pastor Mike Blair preaches at the Baccalaureate service prior to the 2019 graduation ceremony.

College Pastor Mike Blair places ashes on parishioners' foreheads on Ash Wednesday in 2018.

Steven Johnson ('21) competes for the ball.

Wesley McNeese ('20) controls the ball against St. Scholastica

Yarrow Pasche has been a Luther Cross Country Coach since 2004.

Steve Pasche directs students at a meet at St. Mary's University in 2018.

Professor of English Martin Klammer discusses Steve Biko's life and leadership during the Black Consciousness Movement.

Paige Yontz ('20) bumps the ball to a teammate while her teammates look on.

Andrew Atkins ('22) runs through the Wartberg defense.

Morgan Kranz ('21) admires her shot.

Interim Head Coach Jane Hildebrand ('74) coaching Maddy Wedmore (22').

President Jenifer K. Ward speaks with members of the community at a "Campus Coffee Break" meet and greet this summer.

Britta Pressler (‘19) hits a backhand during a game over spring break.

John Colucci III (‘22) pitches during a game against Wartburg College on April 2.

John Colucci III (‘22) was named A-R-C Male Athlete of the Week after pitching the second game of a double-header against Wartburg on May 2.

Paige Timmerman (‘20) cheers as Sierra Freeland (‘21) catches a hit to the outfield against Buena Vista on Saturday, April 6.

Ben Phipps (‘22) putts at the Viterbo University Ronnie Eastman Invitational on Oct. 1-2, 2018.

Joe Fewer (‘19) swings at the Viterbo University Ronnie Eastman Invitational on Oct. 1-2, 2018.

Blake Banowetz (‘19) prepares to bat at a game against Central College on May 1, 2018.

Samantha Bratland (‘19) pitches at a NCAA III Tournament game against MIT on May 24, 2018.

Michael Suarez (‘19) completes a leg attack leading to a takedown at the Gator Boots Duals on Dec. 15.

Erin Gruwell is a former teacher and educational activist who participated in a narrative-style lecture and book signing.

Brunno Colon (‘19) kicks the ball in the game against the University of Chicago.

Luther Men's Soccer participated in the quarterfinals of the NCAA III Championships for the first time in 17 years.

Luther Men's Soccer faced the University of Chicago on Nov. 18 in the NCAA III Championships held in Chicago.

Jessica Olson (‘21) swimming the backstroke during the 800 yard Freestyle Relay on Nov. 17. Luther finished third in this event in a time of 8:51.53.

Anthony Westhusing ('21) shoots the ball in Luther's win against Bethany Lutheran College.

Gage Thompson ('21) dribbles the ball against Bethany Lutheran on Nov. 17. Thompson led all scorers in this game with 22 points.

Gilbert Valadez (‘19) competed in a match against Wartburg College last season on Jan. 13, 2018.

Megan Grimm ('22) prepares to serve against Coe on Oct. 7.

Stephanie Almquist ('21) returns a hit against Coe.

Anna Strien (‘18) rejoices after an RBI she hit during a game against Nebraska Wesleyan in the 2018 season.

Jared Nicolaisen (‘19) sets up for a shot during the 2017 season game against Wartburg College.

Anna Larson (‘19) makes a pass to a teammate during a 2017-18 season set against Wartburg College.

Marta Springer (‘19) sports Nike gear at the women’s soccer match against Illinois Wesleyan University.

Luther volleyball players celebrate after scoring a point against College of St. Benedict on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Luke VonEschen ('19) dribbles past opponent in Luther vs. Carroll University game.

Luther Men’s Soccer Team members come together after a victory.

Director of Athletic Performance Jeff Jones coaches the Luther football team in conditioning.

Cantorei performs at Christmas at Luther in 2017.

Katherine Hoffman (‘20) placed 21st in the women’s collegiate cross country race at the 46th annual All-American Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 8.

President Carlson speaks at the plenary address for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Students gather on the football field after the football field incident.

Students gather for a sit-in in front of President Carlson's office.

Campus Pastor Mike Blair leads students in an Interfaith prayer vigil.

President Carlson speaks at the dedication of Carlson Stadium and Legacy Field.

Zach Loving (‘19), Bromatic Progression.

Tori Hornby (‘20), Fermata Nowhere.

Tamar Tedla (‘20), Beautiful Mess.

Sean McKenzie (‘20), Undeclared.

Nathan Riley (‘18), Bromatic Progression.

Jeffrey Lackman (‘18), Undeclared.

Softball celebrates after their win.

Colin Coffey (‘19) winds up for the pitch during a game.

Emma Deihl (‘18), Beautiful Mess.

Students join hands during the gathering.

Students gather on the steps of the CFL to remember the victims of the Parkland shooting

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