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Women’s soccer prepares for postseason play

Led by a strong defense and a talented senior class, the Augustana women’s soccer team (11-1-1) approaches the remainder of its regular season with an eight-game win streak. Though the Vikings boast a number-one spot in the NSIC standings, head coach Brandon Barkus reminds his athletes not to get

Writing Center’s pen ranks No. 1 in free pens at Augustana

If there is one thing college students love, it’s a free pen. Everyone who has ever been a student knows the importance of a great pen. A great FREE pen. Therein lies the rub. Which is the best? What makes a pen amazing? Where do I find this marvelous

Guarita kicks his way to the top

Luis Kugelmas Guarita, a junior kicker and punter on Augustana University’s football team, is making waves this year as he continues to play a huge role in his team’s wins. Unlike most players recruited for Augustana’s football team, Guarita was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and spent

ON TOPIC, OFF-CAMPUS: Unpaid internships harm all involved

In most situations, the idea that an employer could get away with not paying for labor would be ridiculous and most obviously illegal. With internships, however, it has become somewhat acceptable, even expected. According to the Washington Post, around 43 percent of internships at for-profit companies are unpaid. Other research

Oxford comma provides important clarity

As complicated as the English language can be, most grammar rules are set in stone. But one piece of punctuation has divided grammarians: the Oxford comma. Some style guides forbid writers from using it, saying the comma slows readers down. Others enforce the comma’s use for the sake of

ANGLES: Drinking Debate: Should Augustana sell alcohol at all sporting events?

KELSEY SPROUT klsprout16@ole.augie.edu During its annual homecoming game on Oct. 12, Augustana departed from its dry campus policy to allow for a small, designated area in which game attendees of legal drinking age could buy and enjoy beer and wine. The area, which was named the beer

Cross country teams stride toward success

The Augustana cross country teams are “hungry for success” this season. With three meets already under their belts, the runners are ready to take on their three biggest meets of the year — the NSIC conference, NCAA regionals and NCAA nationals. On Sept. 6, the teams ran at Augustana’s own