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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...

Loading… Augie Wi-Fi remains unreliable

Loading… Augie Wi-Fi remains unreliable

Hailey Glasnovich December 9, 2023

At the beginning of the school year, Augustana students and faculty received an email from ITS about the new AC1 Wi-Fi network, a supposedly new and improved campus Wi-Fi. Other campus networks were said...

Not enough winter salt at Augustana… Better not fall!

Not enough winter salt at Augustana… Better not fall!

Taylor Roth December 9, 2023

As colder weather envelopes us in its harsh temperatures, Augustana students have another hurdle to cross as they walk to class: slipping on unsalted ice.  With winter approaching faster than we can...

Augie needs a research renaissance: Navigating student opportunities at Augustana

Chloe Baxter November 25, 2023

In higher education, the relationship between teaching and research plays a pivotal role in shaping well-rounded individuals. Augustana College, as a liberal arts institution, aims to provide students...

Who are you again? Oh, the guest speaker

Taylor Roth November 25, 2023

Going to class day-to-day is part of the college experience, with the usual tests and quizzes popping up out of the blue and the rare chances professors let students out of class early. However, on the...

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...

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