Wartburg journalism and communication students to premiere documentary April 9

April 2, 2026

Caleb Kammerer stands with Randall Schroeder (seated) in the Wartburg College Archives while other members of his team test the camera. Schroeder worked in Vogel Library from 1995 to 2007, and his father, Duane, was the college's sports information director for 42 years. — Caleb Kammerer stands with Randall Schroeder (seated) in the Wartburg College Archives while other members of his team test the camera. Schroeder worked in Vogel Library from 1995 to 2007, and his father, Duane, was the college’s sports information director for 42 years.

A team of students from Wartburg College’s Department of Journalism and Communication will premiere their documentary, “More Than a Team: A Knight’s Legacy,” Thursday, April 9, at 2:30 p.m., in Neumann Auditorium.

The event, which is hosted in conjunction with the college’s RICE Day celebration, is free to the community. Those who are unable to attend can watch live on Knight Vision, the college’s livestreaming network.

The stories of current and former athletes and coaches will take viewers on a journey through 90 years of Wartburg Athletics, starting with introduction of the Knight mascot. The documentary will shed light on the growth of Wartburg Athletics, the challenges faced while building a program that values success in the classroom and in competition, and what it truly means to be a Knight. Featured interviews will include Jim Miller, former men’s wrestling head coach; Monica Severson, former coach and associate athletic director; and Rewa Chababo, current women’s wrestler, and more.

Notable topics discussed in the documentary will include the college’s rivalry with Luther College in Decorah, Title IX’s impact on women’s sports and the influence coaches and students have on one another.

“It’s only important to talk about the Knights if you understand what it means to be a Knight,” said Fred Waldstein, a former Wartburg College basketball player and professor. “It’s about your commitment to a community and a community being committed to you. And I think the Knight is emblematic of that kind of relationship and is very important in terms of the identity of who people are when they graduate from Wartburg.”

Eighth Street Films, the students’ capstone production company, can be found online at www.8thstreetfilms.com, on Instagram at @eighthstreetfilms, on TikTok at @8thstreetfilms and on Facebook at 8^th Street Films. Eighth Street Films consists of Elizabeth Hobby, project manager; Christopher Guerrero and Caleb Kammerer, head videography, editor and writers; Rishita Gathala, graphic designer; Rebecca Payne, photographer and social media manager; Owen Pries, digital producer; and Matthew Tudor, media content creator.