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For many students, the 50 cent raise only increases discontentment

For many students, the 50 cent raise only increases discontentment

Caitlin Campbell October 26, 2022

On Monday Oct. 17, Augustana College sent out an email to the student body, announcing that on Oct. 31, the student minimum wage would increase from $9.25 to $9.75 an hour. Although the announcement...

Sophomore Nick Phillips during practice in the new Lindberg pool on Oct. 28, 2021.

Swimming beginning their season’s meet by winning in the new pool

Stuti Shrestha November 4, 2021

On Oct. 23, the swim team won against Monmouth in their season-opening meet in the new pool. Women’s swim team captain, senior Lauren Raike, feels like the new pool has been a bonus for the team....

Alek Jacobs, the quarterback for the Augustana Vikings, runs the ball towards the end-zone, as his teammates help keep the Wesleyan Titans from tackling him. The Vikings lost 28-10. Photo by Brady Johnson

Vikings look to make a rebound during homecoming game

October 12, 2017

After picking up their first win of the season against Elmhurst last weekend, the Augustana Vikings welcomed the Illinois Wesleyan Titans to Lindberg Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The game started off...

Miedema earns 100th victory as head tennis coach

September 22, 2016

Augustana tennis team head coach Jon Miedema won his 100th game against Illinois Wesleyan on September 10. The women’s team won 9-0 in Bloomington, Illinois to give Miedema the milestone victory. They...

Men's basketball defeats Carthage on senior night

February 6, 2016

The men's basketball team was able to keep their winning streak going on senior night, toppling Carthage College 69-47. The win makes the Vikings 20-1 for the season and 9-1 in CCIW games. The game started...

Tuition costs increase

January 28, 2015

Tuition costs rose $1,541 on Jan. 27. The increase brings tuition for the 2015-16 academic school year to a total of $48,212, which is approximately $514 more per term. Administrators were not available...

Men’s soccer shows better commitment

October 3, 2014

The men’s soccer team started off the season with a 6-3 record. The team has one game left before they will play their first conference game against Illinois Wesleyan University at home on Oct. 4 at...

Women's tennis headed for tournament play

September 19, 2014

Women’s tennis will be working towards team improvement at the upcoming Intercollegiate Tennis Association tournament. After falling 1-2 in conference Saturday, the Vikings picked up two wins on Sunday,...

Football plans to rush forward to victory

September 11, 2014

After the football team's first game, the Vikings find themselves 0-1. They lost 58-25 to Mount St. Joseph and allowed the most points in Coach Rob Cushman’s history at Augustana. Junior quarterback...

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