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Madisyn Stogsdill

Madisyn Stogsdill is a sophomore at Augustana. She currently serves as copy editor.

A glimpse into campus offices at Augustana

A glimpse into campus offices at Augustana

After teaching classes or engaging in campus events, professors and staff retreat to their safe havens in their respective hallways, usually with a door open, in the hope that a student will miraculously swing by for office hours. Instead, I chatted with them about their decor. Having all my classes

'A Minecraft Movie' sparks nostalgia

'A Minecraft Movie' sparks nostalgia

In the internationally renowned 2011 sandbox video game “Minecraft,” players of all ages can click that “Create New World” button and hop on their own uniquely generated world, or join one with others, known as a server or realm. What is truly enigmatic about such a game is that there

IPO navigates federal policy changes

IPO navigates federal policy changes

Amid recent changes in laws impacting travel abroad and immigration services, the International Programs Office (IPO) projects one of the largest enrollment groups of international students in Augustana’s history, raising questions about how Augustana’s community may be impacted by the federal administration and what it might expect in

Faculty offered early retirement

Faculty offered early retirement

For many professors, Dec. 10 was the start of a much-needed winter break after a long fall semester. Mathematics professor Martha Gregg recalled opening her inbox while on the ski slopes with her brother, expecting the usual messages from a student or colleague. She was confronted with something far more

“We Are All Weeds” exhibition blends nature and mythology

“We Are All Weeds” exhibition blends nature and mythology

Over the years the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery has seen many faces and forms of art. Usually, exhibits consist of canvases and traditional mediums to convey compelling stories. Susan Heggestad brought that and more. The “We Are All Weeds” exhibition consists of printmaking, painting and weaving, accompanied by plants found in

Students for Recovery tackles substance abuse in college life

Students for Recovery tackles substance abuse in college life

Among Augustana’s student organizations, it has become normalized to host events or create clubs focusing on mental health to physical wellness – yet discussions of substance abuse are still largely unheard of, let alone initiatives to help individuals cope with addiction. To protest the stigma around substance abuse and to

Alumnus artist honors late wife through joint gallery exhibition

Alumnus artist honors late wife through joint gallery exhibition

Augustana alumnus and artist Brad Widness brought his work, along with the work of his late wife, Ann Kronlokken Widness, to the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery from Sept. 12-Oct. 5. Ann Kronlokken Widness passed away in 2022 after fighting stage five breast cancer. With the help of antibiotics, Ann Kronlokken Widness