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Men’s basketball likely tournament bound despite double OT loss in NSIC semis

Vikings will likely make the Central Region Tournament After falling in a 2OT 97-89 classic to Southwest Minnesota State Monday, Augustana gave up the NSIC Tournament crown it has worn for the last two seasons. Still, another championship defense remains—a national one—and the Vikings will likely make the

Trump threatens democracy; American citizens must remain on their toes

Count the votes and pray: Is American democracy in danger? Anxious citizens gathered outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall while proceedings of the 1787 constitutional convention ended. As Benjamin Franklin left the hall, a woman stepped from the bustling crowd and asked, “Well, Doctor, what have we got: a republic or

Trump’s presidency reflects will of voters; American democracy worked as intended

Count the votes and pray: Is American democracy in danger? Following the election of President Donald Trump, the legitimacy of American democracy has come into question. And with good reason. Mounds of “alternative facts,” restrictions of the press and numerous executive orders have engendered criticism of a seemingly picture-perfect institution.

South Sudan crisis requires vigilant action from international community

After more than five decades of an underdog guerrilla war and over two million lives lost, the Republic of South Sudan, in nothing short of a miracle, held a peaceful referendum and declared independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011. Jubilation filled the world’s youngest country. In its capital,

Streufert seeks student success, draws from personal experiences

Streufert helps freshmen through seniors find resources for their future KALI TRAUTMAN ktrautman14@ole.augie.edu When Billie Streufert left Augustana in 2007, she knew it was a place she wanted to return to someday. “I fell in love with the place … I kept my eyes on opportunities at Augustana

Mentorship program points upperclassmen toward success

Alex Guggenberger creates Jobiki with help from Augustana’s Student Success Center KAYLYN DEITER kkdeiter13@ole.augie.edu The creator and founder of Jobiki, an online search tool for job seekers, Alex Guggenberger may be ahead of the curve as far as college seniors go. But the young entrepreneur admitted

Junior headed to D.C. for national theatre competition

Alex Meyer heading to D.C. KAYLYN DEITER kkdeiter13@ole.augie.edu Alex Meyer didn’t expect his name to be called that night in Des Moines, Iowa. What followed was a blur of photos, hugs and “sort of a lot of screaming.” It was the regional Kennedy Center American