Students of Augustana are constantly encouraged to create change in our communities. However, that is not always easy to do, and change requires a high level of commitment and dedication. In order to create...
If I had one piece of advice to give the students on campus, it would be to fill your free time with things you enjoy. This can include a sport, a club or even joining Greek Life. But as a person who is...
Walking into the Gävle Room on Feb. 16 was akin to stepping into a separate universe right on campus. Heartfelt displays of remembrance, friendly faces promoting mental health resources,student and parent...
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...
As May is mental health awareness month, two groups on campus are working to promote a better understanding of mental health among students.
On Sunday, April 30, Augustana’s chapter of the National...
As the school year gets busy, it becomes more difficult to balance social and academic areas of life. That anxiety can be managed by making mental health a priority. The Dean of Students and student counseling...
Sophomore Anna Boardman often finds herself on the third floor of the library focusing on her academics. Outside the library, Boardman finds herself running heavy mileage as one of the lead runners for...
As midterms approach, Augustana increasingly advertises mental health services around campus. In addition to notices in the student bulletin and posters placed in academic buildings, an alum returned to...
As the philosophy of quiet quitting is on the rise in the post-pandemic workforce, it is clear that it is harmful to college students in regards to academics, life post-graduation and mental health.
Many...
The Augie National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is rebranding itself in order to further provide students with mental health resources.
Augie NAMI is a student-led campus club that supports student...
“‘Night, Mother” is an original play written by Marsha Norman that deals with mental health and family relationships. The main characters are Jessie and her mother Thelma, two women at different...
Yik Yak is a popular social media platform that allows users to create posts anonymously and share with other users in a five-mile radius. Yik Yak has recently taken Augustana by storm after being reinstated...
