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The Wartburg Trumpet

Student Newspaper of Wartburg College
A Wartburg student is planning his next move to try and win the game.
ETK Hosts Highly Anticipated Casino Night
Wartburg College student holding up signage during the campus protest on April 7.
Student Action: Everyone is Welcome on Wartburg Campus
TriByKnight participant crosses the finish line on the track of the Walston Hoover Stadium.
Swim, Bike, Run: TriByKnight Returns to Wartburg May 2
A look at the stacks in the Vogel Library, where thousands of materials are available to check out
Obscenity in Libraries
Arensdorf directs the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band at their February concert.
Another Baton to the Podium: New Interim Director of Bands at Wartburg
Junior Jake Walker (right) prepares to run into Walston-Hoover Stadium with the Wartburg Football team for the 2026 homecoming game.
What it Takes to be a Collegiate Multisport Athlete
Wartburg Women's Tennis team and coaching staff pose with signs displaying 'Most Team Wins '25-26' to celebrate breaking the record for most wins in one season.
Women’s Tennis: Record Clinched 
Wartburg officially announces Christian Coridon as the new Head Men’s Soccer Coach, ushering in a new era for the Knights and the future of the program.
Coridon Takes Over Wartburg Men’s Soccer, Sets Focus on Culture and Consistency
The Wartburg Esports head coach John Fischer monitors a Rocket League match on Nov. 9, 2026.
The Preparation for Esports is More Than Meets the Eye
Senior Ally Happ leaves the circle during the starting lineup before the first game of the double-header night.
Knights Shock the Storm in Conference Opener
The official event lineup for Culture Week: One World, Many Stories. Photo: @iclubwc on Instagram
Celebrating Cultures, Sharing Stories: Culture Week Set for March 23-28
Behind the scenes look at Neumann Crew during Christmas with Wartburg. Photo courtesy of the Christmas with Wartburg Facebook page.
Behind the Curtain of Christmas with Wartburg: Neumann Crew  
Christmas with Wartburg shares Everlasting Light
Christmas with Wartburg shares Everlasting Light
Logo from Wartburg letters of love Instagram or Abi Peyman.
Letters of Love Starts at Wartburg
Paint markers, colored pencils, coloring pages, totes and other materials scatter the table in the K-Statt while students decorate tote bags provided by EARTH Club.
Paint and Chill with EARTH Club 
Junior Jake Walker (right) prepares to run into Walston-Hoover Stadium with the Wartburg Football team for the 2026 homecoming game.
What it Takes to be a Collegiate Multisport Athlete
Wartburg Women's Tennis team and coaching staff pose with signs displaying 'Most Team Wins '25-26' to celebrate breaking the record for most wins in one season.
Women’s Tennis: Record Clinched 
Hailee Bossard poses for a picture at her desk in her office in the W.
Maintenance at Wartburg
Wartburg college students.
Peer Mentors at Wartburg
Sir Victor and student on move-in day.
The Knight’s Journey: A Brief History of Sir Victor
Medellin, Colombia and surrounding displaced communities.
To Insist, Persist and Never Stop Fighting for Justice: Community in Colombia
New Year, Same Editor
New Year, Same Editor
Letter from the Sports Editor
Letter from the Sports Editor
Letter from the Assistant Editor
Letter from the Assistant Editor
Letter From The Editor-in-Chief
Letter From The Editor-in-Chief
Finding Your Community in Campus Involvement: Lauren's Guide to Student Organizations and Involvements
Finding Your Community in Campus Involvement: Lauren’s Guide to Student Organizations and Involvements
Lauren's Lifestyle: Mental Health and Navigating the College Transition
Lauren’s Lifestyle: Mental Health and Navigating the College Transition
Dr. Helgevold's staff photo
Ethics and Consent with Dr. Helgevold
Dr. Szarejko in His Office
International Relations and Comic Books with Dr. Szarejko 
Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life, Maggie Garberg Falenschek, and Ryan DeBoer, Assistant Program Director of Spiritual Life and Campus Ministry.
A New Face In The Spiritual Life And Campus Ministry Team: Ryan DeBoer
Junior Jillian Panther prepares a pitch during a scrimmage in October 2025.
Wartburg Athletics: A Week in the Sunshine State
Kylie Rule wrestles Ruby Julien-Newsom of King University during her first match of day two.
Wartburg Women’s Wrestling: Making History
Wartburg Cheer team members performing their game day routine.
Wartburg Cheer and Dance Earn Top Finishes at Conference Competition
The prayer room by the Mensa
Ramadan at Wartburg
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The Wartburg Trumpet

The Wartburg Trumpet
Student Newspaper of Wartburg College

The Wartburg Trumpet

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First year Madi Petersen

Madi Petersen, Photographer

(she/her) Madi Petersen is a first year at Wartburg College and is majoring in exercise science on the pre-PT track. This is Petersen’s first year on The Wartburg Trumpet staff as a photographer. Petersen enjoys sports photography. Outside of The Wartburg Trumpet, Petersen likes to play softball, do crafts, bake and read.
All content by Madi Petersen
A Wartburg student is planning his next move to try and win the game.

ETK Hosts Highly Anticipated Casino Night

Madi Petersen, Photographer
April 9, 2026

On Tuesday, March 17, the Entertainment ToKnight (ETK) student organization hosted a 'Casino Night' themed event. At the event, students could exchange tickets for chances to win at UNO, blackjack, poker...

Randy Thomas is dealing a card game during Casino Night.

Randy Thomas is dealing a card game during Casino Night.

An intense game of poker is getting competitive between the students.

An intense game of poker is getting competitive between the students.

A new game of blackjack is starting to take place.

A new game of blackjack is starting to take place.

The blackjack player is happy with the hand he was given.

The blackjack player is happy with the hand he was given.

The student is strategizing her new move in the game of UNO.

The student is strategizing her new move in the game of UNO.

All the UNO players stay silent as they strategize the best move.

All the UNO players stay silent as they strategize the best move.

Landon Jepson, the dealer of the UNO game, is in deep focus.

Landon Jepson, the dealer of the UNO game, is in deep focus.

The UNO game is getting intense with every card placed.

The UNO game is getting intense with every card placed.

A human slot machine is activated by a student and professors choose an item.

A human slot machine is activated by a student and professors choose an item.

The game of poker is starting to get intense with each move.

The game of poker is starting to get intense with each move.

A student is in deep thought about his next move.

A student is in deep thought about his next move.

Dr. Bernard is dealing a game of poker to the students.

Dr. Bernard is dealing a game of poker to the students.

The dealer, Randy Thomas, is getting a game of blackjack ready to be played.

The dealer, Randy Thomas, is getting a game of blackjack ready to be played.

A student is picking up a card in the game of Uno after not having the current color.

A student is picking up a card in the game of Uno after not having the current color.

The dealer is giving a new card to the student in a game of blackjack.

The dealer is giving a new card to the student in a game of blackjack.

The human slot machine professors deciding on an item to give a student a jackpot.

The human slot machine professors deciding on an item to give a student a jackpot.

Junior Ethan Yungtum raises his arms to attract a pass from his teammate as the Knights play against Buena Vista University on Jan. 14.

Junior Ethan Yungtum raises his arms to attract a pass from his teammate as the Knights play against Buena Vista University on Jan. 14.

Junior Ethan Yungtum awaits a pass during a play while facing Buena Vista University on Jan. 14.

Junior Ethan Yungtum awaits a pass during a play while facing Buena Vista University on Jan. 14.

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