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Short breaks generate thoughtful decisions

Short breaks generate thoughtful decisions

María Fernanda Rubí April 23, 2022

As senior Mike Bui looked up plane tickets from Chicago to Nepal, his search showed prices averaging $1400 for a roundtrip.  “I live halfway across the world. I don’t go [home] for short breaks...

Windows of opportunity: Housing on college campuses

Windows of opportunity: Housing on college campuses

Delaney Farwell and María Fernanda Rubí April 9, 2022

As the academic year comes to an end, students’ to-do lists continue to grow. Finding roommates, comparing housing options and for some, applying to special programs or activities can pile up on top...

Augustana Westerlin Market shelves on March 7, 2022.

COVID-19 pandemic affects Augie’s weekend food options

Charlie Roiland and María Fernanda Rubí March 19, 2022

When students decide what college they will be attending to continue their education, one deciding factor may be the different food options that the school offers. In general, Augustana offers a wide variety...

Augie cyclists suffer bike swiping

María Fernanda Rubí June 9, 2021

Recently, Augustana students report rises in bike theft across campus.  Bobby Nwachukwu, a second-year student, has experienced bike theft twice during the academic year.   Both robberies took place...

Asian Students seek more support from Augustana

María Fernanda Rubí April 16, 2021

Despite Asian hate being a prominent topic in the country, students believe Augustana has taken little action to address the issue. On March 18, Augustana sent an email condemning violent acts against...

Recreational Sports opening more on campus

María Fernanda Rubí April 16, 2021

Starting in spring semester, Augustana College became more flexible with recreational sports by allowing more intramural (IM) events with spectators. However, students struggle to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. The...

Changes in the Dining Service are still unknown

Maria Fernanda Rubi March 31, 2021

Some weeks ago, the Student Government Association (SGA) sent a google form to the student body asking their opinion regarding possible changes in the Westerlin Market (C-Store) hours and adding more food...

Studying abroad in 2021-2022 has a lot of uncertainty

María Fernanda Rubí March 19, 2021

Currently, there are no concrete plans regarding the study abroad programs for summer and fall 2021 and J-term 2022. However, the school and faculty are promoting different programs for the upcoming terms. Pedro...

LGBTQ+ students find faith despite past prejudices

María Fernanda Rubí March 19, 2021

This story is from the Observer’s Injustice and inequalities inside Augie magazine publication. Print March 2021. Augustana College’s Lutheran religious affiliation welcomes all students, regardless...

Student Government Association adapts functions during COVID-19

María Fernanda Rubí March 17, 2021

Despite the challenges COVID-19 has brought this academic year, the Student Government Association (SGA) has worked hard to represent the student body’s needs. According to Kaitlyn Watkins, the president...

Virtual Symposium Day provides advantages for the community

María Fernanda Rubí October 26, 2020

Augustana held the first virtual Symposium Day consisting of live and pre-recorded sessions on Oct. 17. According to the Symposium Day Committee and some presenters, this format was expected to provide...

Students struggle with no visitors policy in residence halls

María Fernanda Rubí October 21, 2020

As part of Augie Strong Force, students are required to wear masks during the buildings except when being at their rooms. They are allowed to have a limited number of guests at their dorms and family members...

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