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College extracurriculars are burnout palooza

College extracurriculars are burnout palooza

Kayla Hobbs April 20, 2024

If I had one piece of advice to give the students on campus, it would be to fill your free time with things you enjoy. This can include a sport, a club or even joining Greek Life. But as a person who is...

Healing Augie’s need for student healthcare

Chloe Baxter April 20, 2024

As Augustana College continues to prioritize the well-being of its student body, a critical question emerges: Should the institution offer healthcare coverage for its students again? Due to financial constraints,...

Positivity is great… except when it’s toxic

Taylor Roth April 20, 2024

Acting positive all the time can make a person seem more likeable, but forced positivity can do more harm than good. Expressing positivity isn’t and shouldn’t be seen as a bad thing. However, when...

Fur-ward thinking: Revising ESA policies for an inclusive campus

Chloe Baxter April 13, 2024

As Augustana strives to create an inclusive environment for all students, it's important to reassess policies surrounding emotional support animals (ESAs) to ensure they are accessible for all students,...

Religious Freedom Restoration: A new name for discrimination

Charlie Roiland and Taylor Roth March 23, 2024

Iowa is notorious for introducing legislation that restricts the rights of already marginalized populations while benefiting the dominant people in society. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is no...

Student workers drained dry on the Day of Giving

Student workers drained dry on the Day of Giving

Hailey Glasnovich March 23, 2024

Augustana completed its annual Day of Giving on March 6, 2024. This event generated a hefty end total of $332,530, yet student workers still receive below minimum wage. Augustana should give student...

Letter to the Editor: Senior prom date excludes track students

March 23, 2024

Editor’s note: This piece was submitted by senior Mike Hudson.  As a delegated representative of the Augustana Track and Field team, I am currently at odds with the OSL for their lack of due diligence...

Making waves: Equitable access to Augie’s sporting facilities

Making waves: Equitable access to Augie’s sporting facilities

Chloe Baxter March 23, 2024

Many students are aware of the sporting facilities on campus, such as the pool or PepsiCo, used for sports like swimming, water polo or track. However, these facilities represent an investment not just...

Injured? Hope it’s not the weekend!

Injured? Hope it’s not the weekend!

Taylor Roth March 16, 2024

Life is unpredictable: going for a walk may seem like a casual, normal outing, but it may result in a sprained ankle if not careful. Now, if you have a doctor and good health insurance then there is no...

SAT and ACT are not the KEY to college acceptance

Hailey Glasnovich March 16, 2024

SAT and ACT tests were mandatory for college admissions pre-2020. Many universities waived them during COVID-19 when testing was shut down across the country. Now, four years later, universities are beginning...

The money monster: Printing at Augustana is not efficient

The money monster: Printing at Augustana is not efficient

Hailey Glasnovich March 9, 2024

Students at Augustana are provided with a $50 credit in printing money each academic year. Depending on the student, this may or may not be sufficient, given that certain classes or extracurricular activities...

Unmasking the shift in COVID-19 guidelines

Charlie Roiland March 9, 2024

Although a large number of people in the United States may believe that COVID-19 is no longer a threat, it remains the third leading cause of death in the country, according to the CDC. Now that the CDC...

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