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Elsa Friesen

$5 million over 5 years to spread spiritual storytelling

$5 million over 5 years to spread spiritual storytelling

In November 2025, Augustana received a $5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to spread young adult stories of faith. Senior University Pastor Ann Rosendale and Director of Development and Planned Giving Paul Rasmussen worked together starting in January 2025 to write a grant proposal for the endowment’s National

Out to Eat: Valentine's at Cream and Sugar

Out to Eat: Valentine's at Cream and Sugar

Just off Main Street in Beresford, SD sits a humble and charming coffee shop. Its name, Cream and Sugar, is inscribed in pleasant lowercase above the door, inviting passersby to sit and sip for as long as they please. When my coworker asked if I wanted to strengthen our friendship

Men’s clothing is more comfortable. Why?

Men’s clothing is more comfortable. Why?

His shirt: Soft. Breathable. Room to move. Mine: Tight around my shoulders. I’m sweating in here. What type of bra can I wear with this? His pants: All the way to his ankles. Loose enough to see his underwear when he stretches. Pockets big enough to keep his entire

Foundation Heights to create new housing option for upperclassmen

Foundation Heights to create new housing option for upperclassmen

Twenty-eighth Street and Grange Avenue used to hold four Augustana theme houses. As the houses grew outdated and remained vacant in recent years, Augustana saw an opportunity to build new housing on campus: Foundation Heights. Construction for new apartment-style student housing began on May 1 and is projected to be

Bare feet should be banned in airports everywhere

Bare feet should be banned in airports everywhere

When I disembarked from my flight from London at the Chicago O’Hare International Airport, I was exhaustedly preparing for the long process of customs and security required of me to get back into the country. I eventually found myself at the front of the security line where I was