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ASA rejects HAPPY., recommends university funds menstrual products

The Augustana Student Association is asking campus administrators to take over HAPPY.’s role as provider of free menstrual products on campus. At ASA’s Feb. 25 meeting, senators passed a resolution to support Augustana assuming HAPPY.’s role of stocking pads and tampons in campus bathrooms to ensure annual

Too early to predict class of 2023 size, Davidson says

As of Feb. 18, Augustana has received 162 deposits and 1,885 applications from high school seniors interested in attending the college this fall, according to Nancy Davidson, vice president for enrollment. However, Davidson said there is no definite answer if next year’s freshman class will be larger than

ASA reduces UBG’s annual budget by 20%

JESSICA RUF jnruf15@ole.augie.edu SHAUNA PAULI sdpauli16@ole.augie.edu The Augustana Student Association (ASA) decreased the Union Board of Governors’ (UBG) budget from 45 percent to 35 percent of ASA’s annual budget after the senate voted 27-0-1 on Monday, Feb. 25. In effect, UBG

USF topples women’s basketball in rivalry game

The Augustana women’s basketball team missed out on redemption against the University of Sioux Falls at the Elmen Center on Friday night. After a tough loss to the Cougars on Jan. 5, the Vikings went in with the hope of not only defeating the No. 2 team in the

Augustana routs crosstown rival USF in front of home crowd

On a night with a lot to celebrate, the Augustana Vikings Men’s Basketball team delivered, routing their crosstown rival USF 81-65. The crowd was into it right away on Friday night at the Elmen Center with a tribute to Coach Billeter’s 300 wins at Augustana, and the

AU, private company partner to develop physical therapy doctorate

Augustana faculty approved on Feb. 6 a partnership with Evidence in Motion (EIM), a provider of post-professional physical therapy educational programs, to develop and offer campus a hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Siverson Lounge Starbucks coffee kiosk deferred until spring break

Construction of the Siverson coffee kiosk Campus Life announced in January 2018 to be open for business in February has been postponed until spring break, according to Director of Campus Life Corey Kopp. Kopp said the university had difficulty finding enough hands to complete the construction during interim break. He