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Biology department integrates virtual cadaver table into classroom

Biology department integrates virtual cadaver table into classroom

Human cadavers can make learning human anatomy an odorous and expensive endeavor. Due to a new virtual version, however, Augustana students are able to learn from cadavers without the stench of formaldehyde and high cost of maintenance. In July 2021, the Augustana Biology Department received one of these virtual cadavers,

The importance of mental health prioritization in athletics

The importance of mental health prioritization in athletics

In general, mental health is a subject that is perplexing to discuss due to its complexity. Mental health is unique to everyone that it affects — which can make the treatment of it even more difficult. We do know that stressors can be a trigger for any individual that may be

Vikings tennis to compete in MIAA/GAC conference

Vikings tennis to compete in MIAA/GAC conference

The men’s tennis team, who competed independently for the past six years, will compete in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association’s Great American Conference (MIAA/GAC) North Division conference starting in the spring. The MIAA CEO council approved their associate membership in the division. The conference’s other participants

Math colloquium introduces students to complex mathematical concepts

Math colloquium introduces students to complex mathematical concepts

The Augustana Math Colloquium returned Sept. 21 and has since hosted four speakers. The event is held every Tuesday by the Mathematics Department and features presentations on a wide variety of math subjects. “These are topics that you are unlikely to see at a regular class here at Augustana,” said

Royalty Coronation: Ziems and Afzal take the crown this Viking Days

Royalty Coronation: Ziems and Afzal take the crown this Viking Days

Students chose seniors Taha Afzal and Becca Ziems as their 2021 homecoming royals, crowned at Monday night’s coronation ceremony. Afzal and Ziems were chosen from a court of 11 seniors: Jason Becker, Brayden Harris, Noah Hovorka, Sheldon Jensen, Alexa Lammers, Kyja Norris, Amara Rodis, Ted Van Alstyne and John

Hikers take on Good Earth at night

The only lights that lit up consisted of a few street poles and the iridescence of students’ headlights filling up the parking lot, shining on the abundance of deer that suddenly appeared. A few car doors shut and students looked around acknowledging the reality that they were about to trudge

AOP backpacks Black Hills

The Augustana Outdoor Program (AOP) goes on a weekend-long backpacking trip in the Black Hills once a year. Ryan Brown, AOP director, and six students left Sept. 17 and got back late Sept. 19. Brown said the trip is great for beginners who have never backpacked before, as the hike