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New opponents: pro-athletes and politics

Protests, freedom of expression are fundamental rights for every citizen SOPHIE GEISTER-JONES sageisterjones14@ole.augie.edu In 1968, Tommie Jones and Carlos Smith stepped onto an Olympic podium in front of the crowds, raised their fists and bowed their heads during the national anthem. The athletes were protesting the inequality

Students upset by scholarship cutback policy

REBEKAH TUCHSCHERER rjtuchscherer16@ole.augie.edu After she graduated high school, Rachel Loon was a prospective student searching for the best balance of academics and financial aid she could find. After an offer of $10,000 in academic scholarships and an acceptance letter, Loon knew that Augustana was where she

New opponents: pro-athletes and politics

National anthem unites a divided country, respects fallen veterans MIKE SHAFER mjshafer14@ole.augie.edu The United States faces danger far greater than one man, greater than Congress or the courts, greater than bombs and engines of war. America faces the division of its people. This division became especially apparent

Football falters against Wayne State

KALI TRAUTMAN ktrautman14@ole.augie.edu Augustana University’s fourth quarter comeback came up short in a tough battle against Wayne State on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Kirkeby-Over Stadium. After three scoreless quarters, Augustana got on the board early in the fourth with a 15-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle

Fall brings harvest festivals to town for family-friendly fun

MARIANA LOPEZ milopez15@ole.augie.edu Red, orange and brown leaves descend alongside the temperature. The sun shines bright, but everyone is wearing scarves and jackets as their boots crunch every leaf decorating the sidewalk. Front porches adorned with pumpkins of all sizes. Fall season is here, and with it

Gender and Sexuality Alliance triples in Student participation

STEPHANIE SANCHEZ sasanchez15@ole.augie.edu The Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) initiated this year with new objectives. It is a revamped organization headed toward giving LGBT+ individuals and allies a place for discussion, collaboration and ideas. Last year, the club went through board and name changes. What was known

‘Wake up Sioux Falls. Augustana is right here.’

Viking Days planning committee strives toward bonding in the university’s homecoming activities. STEPHANIE SANCHEZ sasanchez15@ole.augie.edu Blue and gold posters fill the walls of every building, murmurs about homecoming royalty are heard in every corner and school spirit rises with every passing second. Viking Days are almost