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Your brain on misinformation (and how to detox)

Gavin Nicoson November 30, 2024

‘The Information Age’ has been used to describe the recent past; networks of technology have made possible the internet, along with widespread dissemination of news and other data. These advancements...

Clothing and community: the common thread of sustainability in repair

Calista DeCoster and Gavin Nicoson November 23, 2024

“Reduce, reuse and recycle,” goes the now-classic phrase. While these three Rs have long been a cornerstone of environmental consciousness, a growing cohort is fighting for a different “R”: repair....

Augustana students participate in a Japanese speaking practice session with Miyuki Komura, a volunteer staff member, at The Brew on Nov. 14.

Immersive language learning at Augustana: Could clubs replace classrooms?

Yael Haddad November 23, 2024

Language learning in today's society is frequently limited to textbooks, memorization and classrooms. However, at Augustana College, active language-focused clubs like the Spanish and French Clubs provide...

Should public safety receive increased funding to meet state standards and enhance campus safety?

Phat Lam November 23, 2024

One of the most pressing reasons for increased funding is meeting state minimum wage requirements. Inadequate pay can deter qualified individuals from applying for or staying in campus safety roles, including...

From Belfast’s streets to Derry’s heart: mapping queer belonging and art in Northern Ireland

Selina Osebre Yawson November 9, 2024

How far would you travel to understand the heart of a community? For two Augustana College students, the answer was about 3,700 miles. Armed with a thirst for exploration and a grant from the Freistat...

On the ballot: Augustana’s election buzz

Calista DeCoster and Selina Osebre Yawson October 26, 2024

Despite the air getting cooler outside, the 2024 presidential election season is heating up across the nation, and Augustana College is taking measures to ensure that students are ready to vote. From...

Changing majors, regardless of the timing, is an extremely common experience for college students everywhere.

Drop the mic (and the class): A guide to dropping classes and switching majors at Augustana College

Calista DeCoster October 19, 2024

The academic journey in college is rarely a straight line, and making the decision to switch majors or drop classes can be a daunting one that is often shrouded in stigma. Navigating the twists and turns...

Queerly Beloved, an LGBTQ+ panel hosted by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, takes place at the Brew on Oct. 1, 2024.

Queerly Beloved: OSID hosts LGBTQ+ panelists and community resource fair

Selina Osebre Yawson and Calista DeCoster October 12, 2024

As October unfolds, the LGBTQ+ community at Augustana College is in full swing celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, a vital time dedicated to recognizing the rich history, ongoing struggles and significant...

Skeleton of Cryolophosaurus in Fryxell Geology Museum, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.

Hidden gems of Augustana: The fascinating world of the Fryxell Geology Museum

Selina Osebre Yawson October 5, 2024

Tucked away in the Swenson Hall of Geosciences, the Fryxell Geology Museum sits like a fossil waiting to be discovered. And, not unlike a fossil, the museum provides a remarkable look into Earth’s vibrant,...

Celebrating culture one block at a time

Selina Osebre Yawson September 28, 2024

Imagine stepping into a continental restaurant where the aroma of spices dance in the air, vibrant music pulses through your veins and laughter echoes from every corner. On Sept. 18,  Augie’s campus...

Augustana Possible: A lifeline for high-achieving, low-income students

Selina Osebre Yawson and Gavin Nicoson September 21, 2024

The rising cost of higher education has become a significant barrier for many students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, limiting college options for even talented and high-achieving students....

Librarian Kaitlyn Goss-Peirce helps Junior Kaitlin Troha at the library research help desk. Research librarians and student workers take on weekly shifts to be present at the desk to help students navigate the library and their research.

Help yourself: Student support resources continue to expand at Augustana

Gavin Nicoson September 14, 2024

Augustana College prides itself on its small size and focus on student needs; on their website, “advising and attention” are lauded as benefits of attendance. Despite the relatively small size of campus,...

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