Sign in Subscribe

Latest

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

Campus safety warns of unknown individuals entering residence halls

On March 15, Campus Safety warned students of two incidents involving two unknown men getting into three buildings on campus. The first incident occurred on March 8. An unknown man was first seen in Solberg Hall at around noon and was later spotted at the Madsen Center at 12:45

Q&A: Elizabeth Schaefer discusses her success on the track

With her parents and both brothers playing collegiate athletics, it only made sense that Elizabeth Schaefer would continue down the same path. She attended Stevens High School in Rapid City, South Dakota, and was a standout in basketball, volleyball, and track. After winning state titles in the 100-meter and 300-meter

One year later: A look back at the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of Augustana administrators

Augustana students, faculty and staff were on spring break exactly one year before last Thursday, March 11, when they received an email in their inbox with the subject line “Special Message from President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.” The email came as a shock to some and confirmed what others had feared:

Angles: How should Augustana handle emotional support animals?

Emotional support animals (ESAs) are pets that provide comfort and support through the decrease of depression, anxiety, loneliness or other challenges that may compromise a person’s life, according to the American Kennel Club. Any animal can be an ESA, and ESAs are not legally required to have specific training,

Soapbox: Cancel culture limits conversation

Over the last few years, cancel culture has risen strong, ending celebrities, brands and even films left and right. While it has its place taking religion and racism out of national anthems, holding public figures accountable for their actions and other similar roles, cancel culture has gone too far. Today,

McCabe: Students should be mindful of food waste.

Picture this: A large plate piled high with well-seasoned fried rice, crispy egg rolls, saucy sesame chicken and crab rangoons galore is placed in front of you. Your mouth waters at the tanilizing scent. As you hungrily dig in, your friends are presented with similar plates of their own. Soon,