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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

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

Rec Services changes weight room dress code

Rec Services changes weight room dress code

Crop tops are now considered acceptable attire in the weight room according to Rec Service’s new policy. Under the new policy, if a student wears a shirt that exposes a significant amount of skin, they will be required to use a towel between themselves and the equipment. Mark Hecht,

Elmen drained with lifeguard shortages

Elmen drained with lifeguard shortages

The Learn to Swim program at Augustana is in need of lifeguards, water assistants and swim instructors. The program currently has about 25 workers and would like to add 15 more members to the pool staff. Logan Haak, a Learn to Swim program director, said he wants to have enough

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