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Schools need to teach environmental science

Schools need to teach environmental science

Communities help shape the beliefs, values and structure of society today. The knowledge children gain from their schools plays a major role in their belief systems and choices they make for the future. A lack of environmental issues being taught in school districts across America is shaping the way past,

Business professor traded South Korea for South Dakota

Business professor traded South Korea for South Dakota

Jaekyo Seo is teaching his second semester at Augustana this spring, bringing with him over a decade of business experience from South Korea and a welcoming spirit in the classroom. Right out of college, Seo initially wanted to work as a producer at a television station in South Korea, but

Gallery installation highlights past art professors’ works

Gallery installation highlights past art professors’ works

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery is currently hosting an exhibit of art to honor past instructors and their artistic talents. The influence that these artists had on future generations can still be seen in today’s students. Ogden Dalrymple, a namesake of the gallery, has several pieces featured in this collection.

Student makes prairie packs to promote sustainable landscaping

Student makes prairie packs to promote sustainable landscaping

Nowadays, the trend is to have enough plants to create a small jungle in one’s living space. Before that, senior Mia Werger had a prairie. Before she was in high school, she sectioned off a portion of land the size of a twin-sized mattress in her parents’ backyard and

The Priory of the Orange Tree: Novel or novelty?

The Priory of the Orange Tree: Novel or novelty?

I have read a variety of fantasy books throughout my life — from deadly heists to wielding magic against one’s enemy. Never in my life have I come across a more beautiful story than that within “The Priory of the Orange Tree” by Samantha Shannon. The story opens up with

Chapel renovations to start after $3 million in pledges

Chapel renovations to start after $3 million in pledges

Pastor Ann Rosendale calls the chapel the heart of campus. It’s a reflection of Augustana’s Christian core values. Though it hasn’t seen any major changes since it was built in 1981, the Chapel of Reconciliation will get its chance at a renovation as part of Augustana Viking

ASA considers cutting Lyft program budget

ASA considers cutting Lyft program budget

The Augustana Student Association is working through potential changes to the Viking Lyft program after spending nearly $24,000 on it during 2021. The ASA Transportation and Technology task force, chaired by senator Raena Brendtro and tech director Zach Jansen, met over interim to look into spending, statistics and student