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Hecht retires after 36 years at Elmen

Hecht retires after 36 years at Elmen

For the past 36 years, Director of Recreational Services Mark Hecht has driven to the Elmen Center, walked through the doors and greeted staff and students alike before sitting down at his desk to start the day’s tasks. On Sept. 3, 2024, Hecht completed this routine for his final

Augustana, Sioux Falls communities celebrate third Diversity Summit

Augustana, Sioux Falls communities celebrate third Diversity Summit

The Augustana Student Association held its third annual Diversity Summit on April 6 as an effort to encourage more diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the school. With the theme of teaching attendees how to be better citizens, the summit provided an opportunity for people to learn how to be

Late Night Las Vegas takes over Elmen Center

Late Night Las Vegas takes over Elmen Center

The Elmen Center didn’t appear as its usual self Saturday night. Students entered the building dressed as royalty, prepared to gamble fake money. The first 50 students to enter the late night received inflatable swords. With a 12 person team, junior Peter Kahnke and sophomore Kendall Backora set up

Early-morning burglars vandalize Elmen Center

Early-morning burglars vandalize Elmen Center

Members of the Vikings swimming and diving team met an unusual sight at their 7 a.m. practice on Saturday, Sept. 9. at the Elmen Center. Weights, the life-guard chair and other gear rested at the bottom of the pool. Shattered glass from the first-floor viewing window sat scattered across

Sink or Swim: Students clash in the deep end

Video shot and created by Gage Hoffman “Get out of the middle!” “Block the water!” “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” Spectators line the balcony of the Elmen Center swimming pool, shouting tips and encouragement as junior Justin Kooiman and sophomore Josh Schumaker slosh water