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Gallery: Alpha Sigma Phi snags comeback over Sigma Alpha Epsilon

By Ethan Rodriguez, Photo Editor
April 10, 2025
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The tuggers of Alpha Sigma Phi prepare to pull on the second rope. Alpha Sigma Phi would win the third by advantage after 24 minutes and win the match. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
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Members and tuggers of Alpha Sigma Phi walk into the trench area. Alpha Sigma Phi would lose the first two ropes but win the losers' semi-finals with the final rope. (Ethan Rodriguez | Northern Star)
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