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A double rainbow appears in the sky after a heavy storm hits the Quad Cities on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Sudden floods, snow and rain isn’t to sing about

Taylor Roth May 20, 2023

Sudden changes in the weather are not something to be concerned about, but extreme changes, such as going from eighty-degree weather to forty with a chance of snow within a week, does raise concerns.  The...

Sophomore Dan Ford finishes a drive down the fairway during the Vikings Match at Highland Springs on April 4, 2022. The Vikings sat in the middle of placements for the match.

The golf team perseveres through the unpredictable spring weather

Jannae Mehaffey April 21, 2022

The men’s and women's golf teams have had their spring season compromised due to the unpredictable Midwest weather recently. Although they have not been able to play outside as much as they have in previous...

Inclement weather freezes ACES operation

Inclement weather freezes ACES operation

Anh Cao March 12, 2020

The Augustana College Express Service (ACES) provides transportation around campus for students, but harsh weather stops the service in its tracks. Since its creation, ACES has been a safe option for students...

Extreme flooding hits the midwest

Olivia Doak March 28, 2019

Devastating floods hit many states in the Midwest throughout the last few weeks. Their impact was widely felt, including within the Augustana community. With the Mississippi River so close to home, flooding...

First-year Molly Wrenn steps up to bat for the Vikings. Wrenn got two runs for Augustana in their game against Elmhurst. Photo by Tony Dzik.

Vikings Softball Splits Doubleheader

April 12, 2018

The Augustana softball team split its doubleheader on Saturday against CCIW foe Elmhurst, moving the Vikings’ overall record to 15-7 on the season and 2-2 in conference play. Augie, led by sophomore...

Community efforts prove Vikings Houston strong

September 7, 2017

Two student-organized donation campaigns will take place this month to provide aid to the area that was affected by Hurricane Harvey. From money to blood donations, the Augustana student body and Greek...

Old Main heating system to be repaired

January 18, 2016

Temperatures on the second floor of Old Main were cooler than other parts of the building on Monday as a result of a failed compressor in one of the building’s heating systems. Faculty and students were...

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