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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...

Augustana handles irresponsible drinking responsibly

Taylor Roth April 29, 2023

Drinking on college campuses is nothing new and not exclusive to Augustana, but the culture of drinking to “fit in” with the rest of the crowd does raise some cause for concern.  Drinking is a...

A close-up of a COVID-19 at home test kit.

Campus COVID-19 response evolves

Feven Zewdu and Brett Kuras March 1, 2023

Editor's Note: This story has been modified from its original version. This article previously referred to the COVID-19 dashboard which is no longer in use. The error has since been corrected. COVID-19...

Easing the mandate eases communication

Easing the mandate eases communication

Charlie Roiland March 18, 2022

The removal of the mask mandate, especially in schools, can be both a terrifying and liberating experience depending on the person. For immunocompromised and disabled students who may be at a higher risk...

Despite vaccines and Easter recess, COVID-19 has not ended

Despite vaccines and Easter recess, COVID-19 has not ended

Bethany Abrams April 16, 2021

Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic in the United States, we have been hoping for a vaccine. Now, with three vaccines distributed to the public, it is a time of great excitement for many. However,...

Augustana adds three new sports for 2021-2022 school year

Augustana adds three new sports for 2021-2022 school year

Matthew McKay April 14, 2020

At the start of the 2021 school year, Augustana sports fans will have three new teams to support. Augustana athletics has officially announced the addition of women's wrestling and men's and women's water...

It’s not time yet to abolish Obamacare

Giselle Barajas March 12, 2020

Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), is currently being reviewed under the Supreme Court for the third time. While the ACA is not a perfect solution to the ongoing healthcare crisis,...

Strange steam in the Quad sparks alarm

Strange steam in the Quad sparks alarm

Olivia Doak March 5, 2020

A large, mysterious cloud of steam gushed from the ground near the Gerber Center stairs on Monday, Feb. 24, maintaining its presence throughout the week. The steam cloud was so thick and voluminous that...

Students are sick and tired of American healthcare

Students are sick and tired of American healthcare

Brady Johnson February 27, 2020

Doctor appointments, dentist visits and sports physicals all have something in common: they either require health insurance or out of pocket costs on the individual. “When I was in school, I was never...

Graphic made by Annie Wheeler

Augustana ignores reproductive health on campus

Paige Sheppard October 31, 2019

Although it can be an uncomfortable conversation to have, there are two things that happen on college campuses daily: people menstruate and people have sex. Despite all of the free stuff Augustana gives...

Graphic by Alyssa Duckett.

Vaping addiction is not cute anymore

Michelle Quinn September 26, 2019

In the past, college students woke up in the middle of the night and checked their phone to see how much time they had left to sleep. It is sad to say that in today’s day and age, most college students...

Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue

Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue

WatchTower Team May 7, 2019

Student Wellness Issue (cover) - Designed by Kevin Donovan Student Wellness Issue (page 2) - Table of Contents Student Wellness Issue (page 3) - Sexual health resources on campus Student Wellness Issue...

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