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Scarlett McGuinness

Scarlett is a junior at Augustana University with majors in journalism and English. She currently serves as copy editor.

Athletics adopts AI software to speed up content creation

Athletics adopts AI software to speed up content creation

This summer, Augustana Athletics signed an agreement with the artificial intelligence software company FanWord to assist in communication operations. The Vikings join a roster of more than 200 sports organizations across all three NCAA divisions and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), including fellow NSIC schools Minnesota State Mankato

Acro posts record year, returns to nationals

Acro posts record year, returns to nationals

The acrobatics and tumbling team capped off its fourth season with record-breaking performances and a return to the national championships — all during a historic moment for the sport itself. Entering the season ranked No. 5 in the National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association (NCATA) preseason coaches poll, the Vikings

Live more whimsically: Reclaim your femininity

Live more whimsically: Reclaim your femininity

When I was 17 years old, I faced a crossroad in my life that I knew would result in either change or death. I’d been dumped by my boyfriend of almost three years and was left listless and wayward in the aftermath. I felt terribly alone and so, so

'The Drama': Secrets decidedly do not make friends in A24’s latest dark comedy

'The Drama': Secrets decidedly do not make friends in A24’s latest dark comedy

When “The Drama” began previewing back in January, I watched the first trailer and immediately added it to my Letterboxd watchlist. Zendaya and Robert Pattinson playing lovers in an A24 dark comedy? Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli and co-produced by Ari Aster, the creative genius behind “Midsommar” and

New VA contract limits outside work for international students

New VA contract limits outside work for international students

International students at Augustana are reconsidering their roles as Viking Advisors (VAs) following a specification in the contract that strictly limits their working hours. On March 3, an email went out to all current and prospective VAs, highlighting an edit to the 2026–27 contract. The addition speaks to students

Vikings seek redemption in CCHA quarterfinal rematch

Vikings seek redemption in CCHA quarterfinal rematch

One year after its postseason run ended at the hands of Bemidji State, No. 3-seeded Augustana hockey is back in the same position — with more experience and a program milestone in hand. The Vikings enter the quarterfinal round of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association Tournament with a 20-10-

Cats make everything better

Cats make everything better

My cat’s name is Simon. Okay, he’s not technically my cat. He belongs to my friend. But she’s studying abroad in this semester, so for all intents and purposes, he is technically mine at least until May. Minute details. He’s a Snowshoe cat, which is this