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Catalytic converter reported stolen on campus

When sophomore Kallee Bushfield went to start her silver 2009 Toyota Prius at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, she noticed it sounded significantly louder than usual. She had first parked her car in the overflow parking lot near Tuve Hall on Sunday afternoon at around 2 p.m.

Students begin recieving COVID-19 vaccines

Augustana students have started receiving COVID-19 vaccines as rollouts continue to incorporate larger sections of the student body. All Augustana students became eligible for vaccinations on April 5, when the state of South Dakota opened phase 2 of the vaccination process to anyone 16 or older. However, students who work

Beagle excels in third appearance at NCAA swimming championships

Senior Taylor Beagle qualified for the NCAA swimming championship for the 20-21 school year. Throughout her time at Augustana she has earned All-America honors, been named NSIC swimmer of the year, and has qualified for NSIC and NCAA championships. She also lowered her own record time at the NCAA championship.

Wicks: Anonymous speech necessary historically, presently

Many of the voices that have echoed most loudly in history are those without a name attached. Frankenstein was first published anonymously. Three founding fathers — Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay — wrote the federalist papers under the pen name “Publius.” And the British street artist that goes by the

Dorm renovations could begin as soon as May on south side of campus

Construction of a new southside residence hall and renovations of Bergsaker could start as soon as May, according to President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. Andrea Smith, director of facility services, referred to the most upcoming construction as phase one of all the new construction set to start over the next five

Sorenson: Growing plants a simple way to reduce stress levels for students

A strand of ivy climbs a shelf, weaving in between textbooks and boxes of granola bars. Rows of succulents in squat, colorful pots line a window ledge looking out on a college campus green. Taking in the streaming sunlight, a broad-leaved fern stands in the corner, wedged between a futon

Augustana student leaders focus on addressing mental health on campus

As the pandemic rages on, Augustana students are using their leadership positions to place an emphasis on mental health and student well-being. Hailey Nold, Caleb Timmerman and Courtney Chrystal, three students passionate about mental health advocacy, all feel a duty to help other students recognize and cope with their mental