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New 'Torpedo Bats' cause Controversy in MLB

New 'Torpedo Bats' cause Controversy in MLB

The use of torpedo bats in the MLB has recently become a controversial topic as speculation and cheating accusations spread following the start of the 2025 season. Many baseball enthusiasts and some professional baseball players have expressed feelings that torpedo bats are unfair. Others say that the use of torpedo

Gubbels appointed inaugural CAS dean

After 15 years of teaching at Augustana, Jennifer Gubbels, associate professor of biology and division chair of natural sciences, will serve as the inaugural dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) starting July 1, 2025. Gubbels’ appointment marks a key step in Provost Joel Johnson’s plan to

International Programs Office responds to nationwide student visa revocations

International Programs Office responds to nationwide student visa revocations

When one senior international student decided to attend Augustana, they were hopeful and excited to see what opportunities the United States and its democratic republic could provide. Little did they know that feelings of unease and worry would begin to set in come late January of their senior year. Across

Consider time, translations when using biblical texts to form opinions

As an English and languages, literatures and cultures double major studying at a liberal arts institution, I’m no stranger to translated texts. In fact, as a Civitas student, I’m intimately familiar with Dietrich Bonhoeffer, whose essay “The Structure of Responsible Life” is the basis for Augustana’s honors

Chess club inspires focus, resilience

Chess club inspires focus, resilience

It’s 6:55 on a Thursday spring evening. Senior biochemistry major Gabe Smith transports a large, midnight-blue box. Smith, while holding this mysterious item against the wooden classroom door, simultaneously attempts to unlock room 371 in the Froiland Science Center with shaky hands. The contents inside Smith’s box,

Model UN hosts conference for local high schoolers

Model UN hosts conference for local high schoolers

Tucked away in Madsen Center this February, high school students from across the region gathered for Augustana’s Model United Nations event, tackling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam controversy — a complex water rights issue affecting multiple African nations. The day-long conference allowed participants to assume the roles of UN delegates

The Naked Truth: Christianity and Hookups

The Naked Truth: Christianity and Hookups

Before I talk more about hookup culture, it’s important I further define it. Many people participate in hookups, including college students. My primary research comes from a study that was published in 2017, specifically focusing on hookup culture in the college setting and heterosexual relationships. Furthermore, recent studies on