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Speaker talks ‘Putinism’ and democratization at 25th annual Boe Forum

Speaker talks ‘Putinism’ and democratization at 25th annual Boe Forum

Amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the Center for Western Studies brought former U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation Michael McFaul to campus as the speaker of the 25th Boe Forum on Public Affairs. In addition to having served as the ambassador to Russia from 2012-2014,

Students experience first-hand effects of inflation

Students experience first-hand effects of inflation

The highest recorded average cost of a gallon of gas in South Dakota was during 2008, when the price per gallon was $4.09. AAA reported this month’s average at $3.94, just $0.15 away from the highest price South Dakotans have ever seen. Sunday, March 27 marked

FEM club protests weight room clothing policy enforcement

FEM club protests weight room clothing policy enforcement

The Feminist Equality Movement club hosted a march against the recent enforcement of the weight room dress code policy. On Monday, March 28, the FEM club created posters and marched from the Commons across campus to the Elmen Center. Click here to view the Augustana Mirror’s original story on

High amount of open positions for faculty

In the next academic year, Augustana plans to hire 21 faculty members, a higher amount than usual. These individuals will be hired in the areas of academics as well as program directors. President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin said the increased number of hirees is primarily in response to the higher enrollment

House bill prohibits ‘divisive concepts’ at public colleges

House bill prohibits ‘divisive concepts’ at public colleges

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed into law South Dakota House Bill 1012 on March 21. The bill limits “divisive concepts” in the classrooms of public universities and technical colleges. This bill will not limit subject matter eligible for teaching, but it will prevent mandatory speech on such topics in

Rec Services to enforce dress code policy

Rec Services to enforce dress code policy

Sophomore Mary Christensen’s gym attire remains the same as two years ago: sports bras, tank tops and cropped shirts. She never encountered an issue with her clothing at the Elmen Center weight room — until this February. Christensen started using the weight room in fall 2020. She continues to work

Boe Forum to host former Russian ambassador

The 25th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia and professor of political science at Stanford University. The talk, titled “Russia and the Future of Europe,” will discuss Russia’s geopolitical ambitions, the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the relationship