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Total enrollment numbers climb, freshman numbers dip

Total enrollment numbers climb, freshman numbers dip

Augustana witnessed a decrease in freshman enrollment this fall, as it welcomed 454 first-year students compared to last academic year’s 553. However, overall enrollment at the university experienced a 44-year high. In 2022, Augustana achieved its largest freshman class of 553 students. In previous years, enrollment numbers

AI at AU: Professors create generative AI policy

AI at AU: Professors create generative AI policy

As generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT gains popularity among university students, English Professor Sarah Rude knew the discussion for and against AI usage in the classroom wasn’t so black and white. Other professors in the English Department agreed. After its launch in late November 2022, ChatGPT has become a

Phase one of Commons renovations concludes

Phase one of Commons renovations concludes

Phase one of Augustana’s plan to renovate the Morrison Commons recently reached completion, bringing with it the addition of Chick-fil-A and the relocation of Ole’s Outlet and SubConnection. Freshman psychology major Amelia Barr enjoys having more dining options. “I’m excited that there are more options

Anticipation builds for hockey debut

Anticipation builds for hockey debut

The Midco Arena is now only a few short months away from its grand opening in January 2024. Augustana’s hockey team has been preparing for the last few months, with its first game on Oct. 7 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “I am excited to play against Wisconsin,

Faculty recall Viking Days past

Faculty recall Viking Days past

Beautiful ball gowns and suits, Viking Varieties and a parade downtown represent some of the homecoming traditions Augustana has left behind since it first held the celebration in October of 1924. As the university prepares to record 100 years of homecoming, alumni turned faculty recognize that much of the celebration

New school year, new sustainable habits

New school year, new sustainable habits

Well, here we are: the start of another school year. This season signifies a time to reunite with friends and meet new classmates. It’s a time to discuss brain-scratching topics with professors, indulge in the dining hall’s endless pizza slices and try out the Chick-fil-A

Taylor Swift inspires academic dedication

Taylor Swift inspires academic dedication

If you are a Taylor Swift fan, you probably have recently posted something on your Instagram story with Swift’s song “august” playing in the background. Swifties know that “Taylor” season is coming, otherwise known as fall, for the non-Swift fans. But along with autumn, school comes too. Pretending