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Johnny Moore

Johnny is a sophomore studying communications and journalism. He currently serves as a general reporter.

Augustana welcomes jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker as first Artist-in-Residence

Augustana welcomes jazz pianist Matthew Whitaker as first Artist-in-Residence

Matthew Whitaker, a Juilliard-trained jazz pianist, joined Augustana this fall as its Artist-in-Residence, making history as the first blind School of Music faculty member. Whitaker is currently teaching music theory and ear training, working with several of Augustana's musical ensembles — including the Augustana Choir, Angelus, VikingKor and the

From hits to friendships, rugby brings Augustana women together

From hits to friendships, rugby brings Augustana women together

The third day of fall brought clear skies, light wind and temperatures hovering around 80 degrees well into the evening. Quiet, calm, peaceful. Located beyond the outfield walls of Bowden Field and across from the main entrance to Kirkeby-Over Stadium, there’s a wide-open patch of grass where Augustana’s

Charlie Kirk: Faithful, fearless father

Charlie Kirk: Faithful, fearless father

Throughout the years, I have become less vocal about my political beliefs. Though I have no problem with disagreeing with others, I’ve found that this often seems to cause uncivil behavior, and so I tend to avoid speaking out. However, with the recent and unfortunate passing of American conservative

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Texas Roadhouse

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Texas Roadhouse

There is a restaurant in Sioux Falls — and almost everywhere else for that matter — that never disappoints: Texas Roadhouse. On Sept. 6, my beautiful wife Brandy and I had just seen “The Conjuring: Last Rites” at West Mall 7 Theaters, and we wanted to go out to eat somewhere close

My Daughter is Autistic, Not a 'Problem Child’

My Daughter is Autistic, Not a 'Problem Child’

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, and the entire month of April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month. Autism is a widely misunderstood disability since it appears not in one way but across a large spectrum. Autism can make numerous tasks difficult, including communication, social interaction, correctly understanding context

New 'Torpedo Bats' cause Controversy in MLB

New 'Torpedo Bats' cause Controversy in MLB

The use of torpedo bats in the MLB has recently become a controversial topic as speculation and cheating accusations spread following the start of the 2025 season. Many baseball enthusiasts and some professional baseball players have expressed feelings that torpedo bats are unfair. Others say that the use of torpedo

Chess club inspires focus, resilience

Chess club inspires focus, resilience

It’s 6:55 on a Thursday spring evening. Senior biochemistry major Gabe Smith transports a large, midnight-blue box. Smith, while holding this mysterious item against the wooden classroom door, simultaneously attempts to unlock room 371 in the Froiland Science Center with shaky hands. The contents inside Smith’s box,