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German major currently suspended due to decreasing enrollment in program

Augustana’s German program is suspended until further notice, Executive Vice President and Provost Colin Irvine announced during the early October faculty meeting. Suspension of the German major means that no new students will be admitted to the program, but the current students will be able to complete their studies.

University cancels all J-Term study abroad trips for 2021

As the 2020-2021 academic year continues to challenge Augustana University students, faculty and staff through Zoom classes, physical distancing and quarantine requirements heading into the end of in-person classes, the university faces yet another setback on the horizon. This January, due to Augustana’s choice to cancel its study abroad

It’s been 76 days since students came back to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what life has looked like.

Anna Rose bet her friends Juice Stop smoothies it would be three weeks. Annika Johnson wagered it would be a month. Jaden Wendt tried to rid herself of any expectations whatsoever. Each guessed at how long Augie would last doing in-person classes, living and activities. As it turns out, students

Rodis: We need ‘holistic’ healthcare reform

Healthcare is and should be viewed as a fundamental right. Holistic care is a transfigurative process, as it pertains to the mind, body and spirit. Not only that, but it should be considered an engaging conversation you have with yourself and the overall community. I have always had a passion

Patrick Hicks explores ‘the stories that we bury’ in latest novel

Events in the past have led Americans to make great technological progress. However, those events wouldn’t exist without the ties of corruption coming before it. The balance between scientific discovery and space explorations would not have been concurred if not first exploited in Nazi Germany. Patrick Hicks, professor of

Foodies of Augustana share their easy meal hacks

One way to end a long week of papers, exams and quizzes is with a crunchy sweet pepper topped with smooth cream cheese and savory seasoning while Netflix’s “Bly Manor” plays. While college may mean the end of home-cooked meals, many students have found ways to bring comfort food

Movie Review: Borat 2 is “Very Nice!”

People over the age of 30 might remember the release of “Borat.” For the following year or two, impressions of Sacha Baron Cohen’s Kazakh journalist character were everywhere, from cubicles to dorm rooms. The film had a certain novelty. Trick interviews and hidden camera pranks existed, but they didn’