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Abbey Stegenga

Abbey studied journalism, English and Spanish at Augustana University.

Viking Bold's academic pillar furthers graduate, professional programs

Viking Bold's academic pillar furthers graduate, professional programs

This is the second part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. Now in phase two of its 10-year strategic plan, Augustana has made several strides under Viking Bold’s academic pillar. Under the first part of Viking Bold’s academic goals, Augustana has established a new academic governance structure,

Residents face heating, water issues over J-term in Wagoner

Residents face heating, water issues over J-term in Wagoner

A broken rooftop HVAC unit and a valve issue caused some Wagoner Hall residents to experience colder rooms and water temperatures during J-term. David Tuschen, lead maintenance technician, said one of the two components of the variable refrigerant flow system of the rooftop unit went down. According to Samsung, VRF

Campus Clinic displays student’s artwork

In the room at the end of the hallway, deep blues and vibrant reds swirl into curling tendrils of a mane. Rainbow paints blend into the piercing point of a unicorn’s horn. In another exam room, the long, slender neck of a giraffe interrupts the scene of a soft

Midco Arena hosts inaugural hockey game

Midco Arena hosts inaugural hockey game

The Midco Arena held its inaugural hockey game on Jan. 26, giving the Sioux Falls and Augustana communities an inside look at the $71.5 million facility and a chance to watch the Division I Vikings on their new home ice. Fans showed up in droves to support the Vikings

Women's basketball wins first home game of 2023-2024 season

Women's basketball wins first home game of 2023-2024 season

The Augustana women’s basketball team launched its first season led by a new head coach with a No. 6 NSIC ranking. Now, three games later, the Vikings have claimed a 1-2 record overall and a 1-0 record in the NSIC conference. In addition to outranking nine other teams in

Ensembles prepare for 86th vespers

Ensembles prepare for 86th vespers

The conductor hummed a note, encouraging the choir of voices to tune in and match the pitch. A herd of voices climbed up a scale of notes, quickly but precisely, before descending in a gentle, gradual harmony. A quietness settled over the room before a single voice rang out. “Deus,

ASA manages tighter budget post-pandemic

ASA manages tighter budget post-pandemic

The Augustana Student Association has been operating with a slim percent of its fall budget after a decreased financial surplus from previous years and a return to pre-pandemic allocations made less non-allocated money available. A smaller percentage of non-allocated funds means ASA has had less money to direct towards senator