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We must protect our international students and declare full sanctuary

Soulaima Ben Ismail May 11, 2025

Let’s imagine this. It is finals week. The library is buzzing and coffee cups are stacked on the tables beside open laptops. are lost in their notes, syllabi and stress. Now imagine that one of those...

I finally get it mom, it really is that %@#* phone

Sarah Holzman May 4, 2025

There is an ongoing trend of loneliness and social isolation among Americans, specifically young adults, that prevents them from making connections with each other. To combat this growing epidemic, young...

Pandora would have loved Sonny Angels just like you

Linh Tran May 4, 2025

A tiny butt-naked baby with funny headwear. A fluffy monster with sharp teeth and mischievous eyes. A neon green glow-in-the-dark humanoid. If you find any, or all, of these descriptions familiar, chances...

Romance is dead: Juliet needs to get off Tinder

Kayla Hobbs May 4, 2025

Romeo and Juliet, while in their teen years, found each other in a span of three to four days and had an epic (yet tragic) romance. Meanwhile, college students have trouble getting a text back after months...

Uncovering The Hidden Truth Behind Service Jobs

Soulaima Ben Ismail April 19, 2025

All students should work a customer service job at some point in their lives, whether it be in retail, serving in the dining hall or working the register behind the counter of a coffee shop. These jobs...

International Students are undervalued and overlooked

Soulaima Ben Ismail March 23, 2025

It’s hard to be an international student. Away from home and the culture you grew up with, you begin a new life in a country you don’t know much about. Thrust into this new environment, what lies...

Sustainability doesn’t need to seep into wallets

Kayla Hobbs March 23, 2025

Let’s face it; during these four (or more) years, students’ lives are balanced by the green that runs us all, and unfortunately, it is not our planet. Instead, it’s money. Our relationships with...

The Asian Student Organization hosts a ramen night at the APIDA House.

Home is where the culture (house) is

Sarah Holzman March 23, 2025

The culture houses and organizations on campus are a great opportunity for students to build connections with others and broaden their perspectives. They are an immersive way to enrich the college experience...

Asian Student organization sharing their highs and lows of the week with each other at Apida house on Mar. 11, 2025.

Student clubs: Recreational or resume builders?

Kayla Hobbs March 23, 2025

College can feel like a race, especially during the era of internship anxiety and job hunting.  There’s nothing more satisfying than adding another credible hobby or new extracurricular to your resume...

Ramadan at Augustana College: The Need for Greater Support for Muslim Students

Soulaima Ben Ismail March 11, 2025

Saturday, March 1, marked the beginning of a deeply significant time for Muslims around the world: the start of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. However, at Augustana College, it can be a difficult...

Sophomore Yashash Sthpit waiting for the bus at the bus stop near Old Main, on Feb 23, 2025.

Augie might be walkable, but students still need a car

Sarah Holzman March 1, 2025

When students are introduced to Augustana, one of the first things that is advertised is the small and walkable campus, meaning they do not need a car. However, unless the student is okay with being stuck...

Students share a moment during lunch at Gus's Snack Bar, on a chilly February day at  Augustana.

Third places are a lost art that needs to be reinstated

Sarah Holzman February 22, 2025

As society has become technologically advanced and more reliant on technology in general, shared and communal spaces have begun to disappear. Third places, or shared spaces, are essential to building interpersonal...

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