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Fuel for the Future; More than an Athlete

Fuel for the Future; More than an Athlete

Nora Nosekabel, Reporter April 22, 2026

College students push themselves every day; they attend classes, do their homework and find time to hang out with friends. Now add athlete after college student, you get a group of students who have...

Stoyota Nguyen waits to hop back in volleyball practice while her teammates play at the Grand View University Johnson Wellness Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, October 30 2025.

She Stands on His Court

Crey Abbas, Photojournalist December 11, 2025

Stoyota Nguyen is a Grand View student who previously played for the women's volleyball team, fulfilling her dream of competing in collegiate volleyball. However, recent policy changes have required...

Brexton Jordan holds up a baseball at the Vikings Event Center in Des Moines, Iowa on November 14, 2025

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An RA’S Life

Elise Richards, Photojournalist December 11, 2025

This photo essay of a Residence Assistant at Grand View University shows the story of an off-season baseball player that is also balancing his education here at Grand View University, as well as being...

Grant Henderson coaches from the sidelines during the Grand View Open at the Ignit Sports Complex in Grimes, Iowa on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. 

Austyn Ellenbecker

New Coach, Same Fight

Austyn Ellenbecker, Photojournalist December 11, 2025

The most victorious NAIA wrestling coach in history steps away from Grand View. Grant Henderson steps up from assistant coach to head coach with big shoes to fill. With grit and gratitude, Henderson...

Sophia Soulis stretches while watching her teammates during cheer practice in Des Moines, Iowa on November 19, 2025

A Cheerleader’s Struggle

Brianna Peterson, Photojournalist December 11, 2025

Photojournalist Brianna Peterson followed Grand View University cheerleader Sophia Soulis as she manages a knee injury. Despite her recovery, Soulis continues to be an active participant in cheer practice,...

Penn State Lionettes dancer Nikki Romano dances on the sideline at Beaver Stadium in Centre County, Pennsylvania September 27, 2025.

Defining an Athlete: A Dancers Perspective

Isabella Martens, Assignment Editor December 3, 2025

Are dancers athletes? That is a constant ongoing debate for many people.  While dance started out very tame and lacked the physicality some other sports had, that could not be further from the truth...

GVU Vs. Clarke

GVU Vs. Clarke

Kylie Arai April 21, 2025

The Grand View University baseball team played Clarke University in a double header at Lou Yacinich Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Monday, March 31, 2025. The Vikings won the first game 7-4 and the second...

Gen LaZy 

Charlee Heffron April 21, 2025

Coach E.J. Peterson coaches on the field. Photos provided by GV Athletics. What have other generations done compared to Generation Z that makes us qualify as lazy? Sure, we have not undergone a World...

How Dunks Equal Dollar

How Dunks Equal Dollar

Austyn Ellenbecker March 10, 2025

How much money do you have? How much money are you able to wager on your favorite sports teams? Would you be able to afford a gambling loss?   The rise of sports betting among college students...

Photo by John Mac

The Caitlin Clark Effect 

Blake Haney April 22, 2024

As “March Madness” continues, fans get to see the biggest basketball stars shine in their biggest moments. The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament is comprised of 68 teams. Some players...

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