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Graduate volunteers in Democratic Republic of Congo

Alarmed, Beza Tesfaye Mekonnen ’18 scrutinized the tree-tops of the Democratic Republic of Congo from her airplane window seat. Having received her plane ticket the day before, the realization struck her like a block of ice: “Is this something I want to do? Do I really want to be deployed

Augustana Theatre brings board game to life

Put on your detective cap and bring a magnifying glass. There’s been a murder in the Edith Mortenson Center and the Augustana Theatre Department needs help solving the mystery as it performs Clue—The Musical this weekend. Based on the board game, which has sold more than 50 million

ANGLES: Test Anxiety: Should high schoolers have to pass a citizenship test to graduate?

Yes, the test would encourage students to pay attention to civics education Yes, high schoolers should have to pass a citizenship test to graduate. Before you groan about students having to understand basic civics, take a moment to think about other graduation requirements. Most states require students to pass lab

Q&A with Willette Capers, university’s new director of diversity

Willette Capers took her place as Augustana’s new director of diversity, equity and inclusion in the midst of a polar vortex. Coming from the significantly warmer and more diverse South Carolina, Capers found herself challenged by more than just the weather. However, Capers is ready to face these challenges

ASA reduces UBG’s annual budget by 20%

JESSICA RUF jnruf15@ole.augie.edu SHAUNA PAULI sdpauli16@ole.augie.edu The Augustana Student Association (ASA) decreased the Union Board of Governors’ (UBG) budget from 45 percent to 35 percent of ASA’s annual budget after the senate voted 27-0-1 on Monday, Feb. 25. In effect, UBG will lose

USF topples women’s basketball in rivalry game

The Augustana women’s basketball team missed out on redemption against the University of Sioux Falls at the Elmen Center on Friday night. After a tough loss to the Cougars on Jan. 5, the Vikings went in with the hope of not only defeating the No. 2 team in the

Augustana routs crosstown rival USF in front of home crowd

On a night with a lot to celebrate, the Augustana Vikings Men’s Basketball team delivered, routing their crosstown rival USF 81-65. The crowd was into it right away on Friday night at the Elmen Center with a tribute to Coach Billeter’s 300 wins at Augustana, and the return