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The era of hate-less bigotry

The era of hate-less bigotry

Historically, certain sects of Christianity have an uncomfortable relationship with the subjects of sexuality and gender identity. This relationship is often perceived as loud, angry, scientifically ignorant people twisting religion to justify their hatred of those who are different from them, preaching love while practicing hate and slowly but surely

Nowhere to park

Nowhere to park

Growing enrollment deepens parking crunch Another year of record-breaking enrollment numbers, while an overall positive for the university, has intensified an age-old issue on campus: parking. Though Campus Safety Training Coordinator Chad Campbell doesn’t relish it, he knows that issuing parking citations is part of the job. In fact,

Reimagining campus spaces

Reimagining campus spaces

Task force acts as major debt payments loom Following a year-long audit, Augustana’s Space Utilization Task Force has until the middle of spring semester to propose specific changes to how the university uses its space. That process now includes student representation through a newly formed sub-task force focused on

Publications honored at MediaFest25

Publications honored at MediaFest25

The Augustana Mirror and Edda staffs returned home from Washington D.C. with a host of national awards after competing at MediaFest25, the Fall National College Media Convention from Oct. 16–18. The two publications secured nine individual Pinnacle Awards from the College Media Association (CMA) and three top-10 “Best

Foundation Heights takes shape

Foundation Heights takes shape

What began as a concrete elevator shaft on the corner of Grange Avenue and 28th Street has quickly transformed into the recognizable frame of a four-story apartment building. Construction of Foundation Heights, the university’s newest student housing project, is in full swing. The project is expected to provide housing

Angles: Should Augustana ban electric scooters?

Whether whisking past students on the sidewalk or parked in front of university buildings, electric scooters have become a staple of the Augustana campus. These tools have become so normalized that it would be worrisome if they were absent from our bike racks and dorm buildings. As of this month,

Biology professor introduces a new grading system labeled 'ungrading'

Biology professor introduces a new grading system labeled 'ungrading'

Carrie Olson-Manning, associate professor of biology, started using a grading system last fall that is focused on student growth through learning and feedback. The “ungrading” approach takes away pressure from students performing on exams and gives them a chance to learn from their mistakes. “When you apply grades, students become