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Brynna Koerner

Political difference is a valid reason not to be friends

One of the most frustrating quips I hear from people is that politics shouldn’t determine your friendships. It makes me question if they even understand the state of the political world right now. As much as we wish it was, politics is not simply about differing opinions on improving

Students voice concerns at Library Task Force town hall

Students voice concerns at Library Task Force town hall

On Feb. 10, the Library Task Force hosted a town hall in the Froiland Science Complex where students could express their concerns and gain clarification on what will happen to the Mikkelsen Library. The event was the second in a series; the first, for faculty and staff, took place on

Maggie Stiefvater: One of the greats

Ever since I read the quote “My words are unerring tools of destruction, and I’ve come unequipped with the ability to disarm them,” I have truly never been the same. Mind you, this came from the first book in the whole series: there were six more left with the

Vikings shine at regionals; men advance to nationals

Vikings shine at regionals; men advance to nationals

On Nov. 8, Augustana’s men and women’s cross country teams competed in the NCAA Central Region Cross Country Championships in Joplin, Missouri, earning fifth and seventh place respectively. While the women’s season has come to a close, the men’s team received a bid and will advance

Foundation Heights takes shape

Foundation Heights takes shape

What began as a concrete elevator shaft on the corner of Grange Avenue and 28th Street has quickly transformed into the recognizable frame of a four-story apartment building. Construction of Foundation Heights, the university’s newest student housing project, is in full swing. The project is expected to provide housing

Accepting nuclear power

It will never cease to fascinate me how much public perception and media coverage affect our daily lives, especially when it comes to risk. There are the obvious things: headlines about recent events, social media feeds flooded because something had happened. However, some intersections of perception and risk are subtle.