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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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Lights, cameras, action: Needed safety measures

Anh Bui October 21, 2023

The recent arrest of Emmeline Kenealy, a Community Advisor (CA) in Westerlin Residence Center, sent a shockwave across the Augustana campus. This incident, along with a reported sexual assault case...

No longer a royal pain: Gender disappears from Homecoming court

No longer a royal pain: Gender disappears from Homecoming court

Anh Bui October 14, 2023

Looking back at Augustana’s 2023 Homecoming last week, one particular change received attention: the decision to eliminate gender in the Homecoming court.  Traditionally, Homecoming ends with a coronation...

Augie’s cold shoulder: students with ESAs are left in the heat

Augie’s cold shoulder: students with ESAs are left in the heat

Anh Bui October 7, 2023

Augustana has a diverse student body, and among that, there are people with disabilities who require emotional support animals (ESAs) to enjoy an education equal to their peers. Yet the college often overlooks...

Augustana wins grant for sustainability

Anh Bui March 1, 2023

Augustana College’s Upper Mississippi Center (UMC) and the Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness (CACHW) have been awarded a grant of $100,000 to fund a new position that will manage...

Augustana promotes international perspectives

Anh Bui November 23, 2022

According to the government website dedicated to the week, International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs...

Augie students help to raise young voter statistics

Augie students help to raise young voter statistics

Anh Bui November 16, 2022

Historically, young voters between the ages of 18 to 29 years old have the lowest turnout, according to the New York Times. Despite this, 2022 midterm elections exit polls and research from Tufts University...

A laid pipe in the hole of the construction site.

Heating system is under construction

Anh Bui November 9, 2022

Augustana’s Viking Plaza, also known as the Lower Quad, has been under construction for the past few weeks. Specifically, construction has been focused on two main spots on campus: minor construction...

Augustana’s career center launched new website

Anh Bui October 26, 2022

Career, Opportunities, Research and Exploration (CORE), Augustana’s career development center, has recently launched a new website to provide easy access for students who are looking for guides to achieve...

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