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Holi 2024

April 26, 2024

Combining positivity with bright colors, the Global Engagement Team hosted their Holi celebration on April 19. During the celebration, the goal is to spread joy at the start of spring while acknowledging...

Augie students enjoy their meals at the Community Iftar event hosted by the
Global Engagement Team in Lindberg on March 15, 2024.

Community Iftar provides space for student culture

Morin Windle March 22, 2024

Sitting in rows of tables adorned with tablecloths and vases of white flowers, students gathered together in the Lindberg commons as the sun began to disappear into the night.  Some students patiently...

The Augie bubble trouble

Rojeena Thapa May 20, 2023

Students spending most of their time on campus and in the surrounding area form a very narrow perspective of the world in a phenomenon known as the college bubble. This is especially true for the students...

Shh-ifting the standards for dorm noise

Shh-ifting the standards for dorm noise

Rojeena Thapa May 6, 2023

Imagine that you come back to your dorm after a long, stressful day and just want to sleep well.  However, as the evening wears on, you begin to notice the sound of loud music and shouting coming from...

The argument for a pay raise for international students

Rojeena Thapa April 29, 2023

11.9% of the student body at Augustana College are international students, which brings diverse perspectives and experiences to the campus across the globe. However, from a student’s perspective, moving...

Break schedules leave students feeling torn

Rojeena Thapa March 25, 2023

We all have been counting down the days until spring break since the beginning of the semester.  For many of us, spring break is a highly anticipated time of year, a chance to relax, unwind and enjoy...

Mind the gap: Why high school students should take a break before taking on the world

Mind the gap: Why high school students should take a break before taking on the world

Rojeena Thapa March 11, 2023

When considering a gap year, high school students may have a range of thoughts and feelings based on their circumstances and priorities. Some students may need more time to explore their interests, gain...

Unboxing the dark side of Amazon: Our consumerist habits

Rojeena Thapa March 4, 2023

While most of us at Augustana anticipate getting the package notification from the Mailing Center to get our Amazon finds, many people may not consider the consumerism it reinforces. Especially for...

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