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Participation grades hinder student success

Hailey Glasnovich November 25, 2023

Augustana allows professors to enforce their own grading system focusing on different classroom activities. For student participation, there should be a school-wide system for grading participation. Some...

A dime a dozen: Augustana’s student union continues the fight for reasonable wages

A dime a dozen: Augustana’s student union continues the fight for reasonable wages

Anh Bui November 25, 2023

In the world of higher education, students have to juggle extracurricular activities, coursework, and tuition bills, making advocacy and solidarity critical. This is especially true for student workers,...

Be our guest! But not during winter break

Taylor Roth November 18, 2023

As the first half of the fall semester reaches its climax, students are more than ready to leave campus and celebrate the holidays surrounded by loved ones and good food.  However, a chunk of students...

Breaking the ice: Debunking the stigma of joining clubs late in the semester

Chloe Baxter November 18, 2023

As we near the end of the fall semester, students often grapple with whether or not it is too late to join clubs.  The campus offers a wide variety of extracurriculars for students to engage in, advertised...

The price is wrong: Augustana wages continue to be too low

The price is wrong: Augustana wages continue to be too low

Hailey Glasnovich November 18, 2023

Augustana recently announced a 25-cent raise for on-campus student workers, which was followed by an increase in tuition cost. This decision raised questions about the timing of the wage increase.  However,...

Rush Hour 0: Augustana’s pre-rush begins

Anh Bui November 18, 2023

Augustana College boasts a vibrant Greek Life, with 12 distinct social groups on campus, each with a unique philosophy. With around 40% of students in one of the six social frats and six social sororities,...

Once it’s online, it’s there forever (and that’s okay)

Once it’s online, it’s there forever (and that’s okay)

Hailey Glasnovich November 11, 2023

Many social media apps and websites today require personal information to create an account, which may be disclosed to those you interact with on the platform. However, it is worth the risk to disclose...

College on the rocks: Alcohol policies stir debates

Anh Bui November 11, 2023

Augustana College students are generally prohibited from possessing alcohol on the premises. However, like any rule, exceptions exist and current policies allow residents and guests of Transitional Living...

To take gen-eds, or to not take gen-eds?

To take gen-eds, or to not take gen-eds?

Taylor Roth November 11, 2023

Having the chance to attend college and receive a higher education is an amazing opportunity and privilege. Still, students have to take general education courses (gen-eds), also known as “perspectives”...

The balancing act of educational neutrality in times of war

Chloe Baxter November 11, 2023

As of Nov. 7, over 10,000 fatalities have occurred in Gaza and more than 1,400 in Israel as a result of the largely divisive Israel-Palestine conflict over the Gaza strip. Universities across the United...

TLA: Totally Lacks Accommodation

TLA: Totally Lacks Accommodation

Anh Bui October 28, 2023

In order to ease the transition into more independent living arrangements, Augustana College mandates that students live on campus for the first three years. Students often live in traditional dorms...

Augustana should offer more service opportunities outside campus

Taylor Roth October 28, 2023

Augustana offers many opportunities for students to become involved in and to help the campus community. However, when it comes to volunteer work and service in the surrounding community, Augustana should...

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