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AU students strike for climate change and demand sustainability changes on campus

About 150 Augustana students and members of the Sioux Falls community took part in a climate strike hosted by Augie Green on Friday, Sept. 20. The climate strike was held on the Campus Green and was registered online with the Global Climate Strike, a worldwide event put on by a

Augustana alumna now administrator for Toronto Raptors

Teresa Resch has had quite a career. Since graduating from Augustana in 2004, the former volleyball student-athlete has climbed her way upwards in the world of sports management, now serving as the vice president of basketball operations and player development for the 2019 World Champion Toronto Raptors. Last Sunday, Resch

ON TOPIC, OFF-CAMPUS: Financially penalized for seeking college adult independence

My parents and I walked into the Ordal Dining Hall in our very best business casual to attend the Distinguished Scholars Event. I was nervous, fidgeting with my hair every 10 seconds. Not only was this a “fancy” dinner, but the results of the afternoon could also determine if I

Freshman majors dominated by natural sciences

As the fall semester begins, another round of admissions at Augustana comes to a close. Of the 1,486 potential students who received Augustana acceptance letters, 29% have chosen Augie to be their home. The top six majors for the incoming 430 students are biology, nursing, exercise science, psychology, biochemistry

Steering committees finish drafting Vision 2030

Throughout the summer, four steering committees continued finessing the Vision 2030 Strategic Plan draft for the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 20. Committees focused on different aspects of the vision including enrollment, strategic scholarships, academics, athletics, physical campus and information technology while seeking Board of Trustees input throughout the

Letter from the Editor: Student news still matters

Hey there, curious readers. Welcome to the inside pages of The Augustana Mirror. My name’s Rebekah Tuchscherer, and I’ll be one of the many watchdogs, truth seekers and student writers reporting on campus news for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. I’ll also be your editor-in-chief. You might

Kassube finishes triathlon with two broken arms

When participating in a triathlon that includes a strenuous 500-meter swim, a 13-mile bike ride and a grueling 3-mile run, endurance is key. A triathlon requires a person to be in peak physical shape and finishing proves one’s grit, determination and sheer physicality. Now, imagine having to finish one