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Prescription drop-box emphasizes mental health awareness

Prescription drop-box emphasizes mental health awareness

This story contains content about suicide and addiction. If you or someone you know is in an emotional crisis, reach out to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting 988. The Augustana Student Association and Campus Safety partnered to install a prescription drop-box in the Morrison Commons

ASA evaluates, resumes Lyft program

ASA evaluates, resumes Lyft program

The Augustana Student Association restarted its Lyft program on Oct. 1 after ASA enacted a nearly month-long “maintenance period” to review the program’s funding. ASA has funded the Lyft program since fall 2020 to help students without vehicles travel for groceries, doctor visits and internships. The maintenance period began

New duo to head ASA

New duo to head ASA

What made you want to run for presidency and vice presidency? Teller: I was inspired to run because I’ve been passionate about being involved in ASA, and I’ve really noticed a lack of connection among ASA, the student body and administration. What pushed me to consider running was

Condom dispensers come to residence hall bathrooms

Condom dispensers come to residence hall bathrooms

As a part of its reproductive health initiative, the Augustana Student Association placed condom dispensers in residence hall bathrooms of Bergsaker, Granskou, Stavig and Wagoner. ASA’s co-curriculum committee, chaired by junior senator Lauren Teller, was responsible for overseeing the project and will be restocking the dispensers every week. “Being

ASA expects Lyft program cost increases

ASA expects Lyft program cost increases

ASA predicts it will spend between $70,000 and $80,000 on the organization’s Lyft program by the end of May, which is an increase of $20,000 to $30,000 compared to last year’s expenditure. According to ASA President Sara Alhasnawi, during the previous ASA administration from

IPO plans to purchase van for student transport

IPO plans to purchase van for student transport

The International Programs Office is set to purchase a 12-passenger van to use for group events and orientation transport by June 2023. The IPO received approval from the provost’s office but is still awaiting confirmation from the business office. The estimated $70,000 van purchase will be funded by

ASA returns UBG’s funding to pre-pandemic amount

ASA returns UBG’s funding to pre-pandemic amount

The Augustana Student Association restored the Union Board of Governors’ annual budget allocation to 35% of ASA’s total annual allocation after decreasing their budget during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators unanimously voted to restore the funding at the Feb. 19 ASA meeting. The amendment to ASA’s by-laws increased UBG’