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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 Augustana’s 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...

Nipping it in the Quad: Augie should act against bullying

Chloe Baxter March 9, 2024

In today’s interconnected world where digital interactions often outweigh face-to-face communication, the specter of bullying has taken on new and insidious forms. Augustana College, like many educational...

Anti-trans bills threaten students’ safety

Charlie Roiland March 9, 2024

There are 495 active anti-trans bills in the United States as of March 4, 2024, according to the Trans Legislation Tracker. There is little to no mainstream media coverage of any of these bills, despite...

Menu mayhem: Navigating campus’ nutritional needs

Menu mayhem: Navigating campus’ nutritional needs

Taylor Roth March 9, 2024

Attending college can be daunting for some students, along with the classes and other groups they participate in, but one of the things they don’t usually need to worry about as much is where they can...

Big Brother meets artificial intelligence

Taylor Roth March 2, 2024

Progress through technology has greatly improved since the time of Pong and Pac-Man, evolving with every technological boom. But there is concern over its jurisdiction and how powerful it can be. Certain...

Counting on change: Census questions shift focus to gender identity and sexual orientation

Counting on change: Census questions shift focus to gender identity and sexual orientation

Chloe Baxter March 2, 2024

As the United States grapples with how to best represent its diverse population, a pivotal discussion emerges: the inclusion of questions on gender identity and sexual orientation in the U.S. Census. The...

Freedom of expression: It’s not really free

Freedom of expression: It’s not really free

Hailey Glasnovich February 24, 2024

The First Amendment protects our rights to freedom of speech as United States citizens. This often extends into the umbrella of expression, defined in the Cambridge Dictionary as “the act of saying what...

To pledge or not to pledge, that is the question

Taylor Roth February 24, 2024

Greek Life is one of the many clubs and organizations that Augustana students can join. Joining a Greek group can be fun, help students meet new people and present leadership opportunities. However, pledging,...

Unpacking the challenges of Augie’s to-go box

Chloe Baxter December 9, 2023

Augustana's dining services play a crucial role in providing students with diverse and convenient meal options. One option provided to students is the carryout or to-go box meal option, which is currently...

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