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Numbers stay strong despite political questions, decreases at other universities

International student admissions increase at AU DESTINY PINDER-BUCKLEY drpinderbuckley16@ole.augie.edu The incoming freshmen class is bringing more than just larger numbers to campus—it is also bringing more diversity. This year, Augustana’s international student application submissions increased by 37 percent and deposits rose 62.5 percent compared

No money for Viking Guides

Viking Guides to no longer receive stipend JACOB KNUTSON jaknutson15@ole.augie.edu Viking Guides have always helped freshmen transition into college, and the position has traditionally been voluntary—until 2014 when Campus Life expanded the position and started paying guides a $200 stipend. Director of Campus Life Corey Kopp

Changes afoot for First Year Seminar

FYS survey prompts curriculum changes JACOB BELGUM jbbelgum13@ole.augie.edu First Year Seminar (FYS) will return to campus in the fall semester like many students: similar in form but with a few tweaks in personality. The critical thinking and orientation portions of the FYS curriculum will see some significant

Voter turnout down from last year’s peak

Graber, Hurley win election MATTHEW SCHILLING maschilling13@ole.augie.edu After two elections, Katelyn Graber and Luke Hurley secured a decisive win for ASA president and vice president. Graber and Hurley collected slightly over 65 percent of the vote, winning 363 votes to Abbie Sell and Max Boyum’s 193.

Cowboy boots: several reason why you should buy, break in

Long ago days of martial law and saloons come to mind when someone mentions the word “cowboy.” Some gentleman on a horse wearing a cowboy hat with chaps is usually one imagines. Although those days might be long gone, one item of his clothing that has stood the test of

Popular culture questions morality of androids

“Westworld” and “Blade Runner”: both works span decades and genres, but they feature one unifying element. Both refer to that detail by different names—hosts and replicants, respectively—but the practical differences end there. The works speak on the dangers of hubris, of humans playing God. They examine the implications

ANGLES: War is a waste, we should devote our energy elsewhere

When applying our knowledge to good, we can accomplish amazing feats. Take the development of vaccines, cures to diseases, methods for providing safe drinking water and the invention of technology that connects the world. Used for good, we can watch the fruits of our knowledge do extraordinary things. When faced