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Poop fearlessly: Promoting courage in campus bathrooms

Poop fearlessly: Promoting courage in campus bathrooms

We’ve all been there. The guttural urge hits, and you make your way to the public restroom, praying that no one else is inside. You feel momentary relief when you don’t spot any pairs of feet under the stall doors. As you unzip and lower yourself to the

Sleep cycles matter more than eight hours

Sleep cycles matter more than eight hours

Recently, I have discovered that the fundamentals of a subject are the key to mastery in any field. Even everyday life can be improved by attempting to improve at menial tasks like sleep. Most college students aren’t lucky enough to have schedules without an 8 a.m. class (I

Forum shutdown marks next phase of renovations

Forum shutdown marks next phase of renovations

The Elmen Center Forum will shut down starting April 5 for its second phase of renovations. The Forum, Augustana’s primary hub for indoor athletics and intramural sports, will see its original 1989 flooring replaced and new stadium seating installed. While the Forum will remain inaccessible through August, other Elmen

Enrollment growth persists in face of demographic cliff

Enrollment growth persists in face of demographic cliff

At a time when universities nationwide are feeling the effects of a demographic cliff, Augustana’s fall 2026 admissions is projected to enroll 600 incoming freshmen and reach a headcount of 2,600 students by next school year. Despite national declines in private four-year college enrollment due to the Great

CGE partners with Sprintax to aid international students

CGE partners with Sprintax to aid international students

As tax season looms, confusion and frustration are common emotions in many American households. But for Augustana’s international students, April 15 is a uniquely stressful day. However, a partnership between the university’s Center for Global Engagement (CGE) and Sprintax, a tax-filing platform designed specifically for nonresidents, could help

International recruitment adapts amidst global tensions

International recruitment adapts amidst global tensions

International recruiting is challenging during the best of times. With recent conflict in the Middle East disrupting flights, the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) has had to adapt their recruitment strategy. Director of International Admission Donn Grinager was on a routine trip across Europe, Asia and the Middle East to

D&D-inspired play brings heart, action to stage

D&D-inspired play brings heart, action to stage

Augustana’s Theatre Department will bring a blend of fantasy, action and emotional storytelling to the stage with “She Kills Monsters,” running April 16–19 at the Edith Mortenson Center. The production is directed by Jeff Larsen and explores themes of identity, grief and acceptance through an imaginative and unconventional