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Abbey Stegenga

Abbey studied journalism, English and Spanish at Augustana University.

Athletes reflect on what it means to be a Viking

Athletes reflect on what it means to be a Viking

As Augustana prepares to celebrate 100 years of homecoming, the university simultaneously recognizes the long history of Vikings athletics. The football game on Sept. 23 against Minnesota State University Moorhead marks the Vikings’ 100th homecoming celebration. The COVID-19 pandemic and World War II, however; called for a cancellation of three

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

Rugby club prepares for fall season with training camp

Rugby club prepares for fall season with training camp

Recruiting enough players to field a seven-player team is at the top of the list this season for Augustana’s Women’s Rugby Club. A rugby training camp held at Augustana on Sept. 9 offered a first step in reaching that goal and fostering awareness of the sport on campus.

Campus area sees increase in crime this spring

Campus area sees increase in crime this spring

Warmer spring weather has prompted an uptick in crime and suspicious activity in the campus area, as April witnessed a break-in, strangers knocking on doors and a man masturbating in parking lots. On April 13, an unknown male subject broke into an off-campus residence that several female Augustana students live

Gender, sexuality and women’s studies joins list of minors

Gender, sexuality and women’s studies joins list of minors

A new gender, sexuality and women’s studies minor will join the registrar’s list this fall that will give students an opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, perspectives and intersectionality of historically marginalized groups. The curriculum council unanimously approved the new minor on April 5. Sociology professor

ASA returns UBG’s funding to pre-pandemic amount

ASA returns UBG’s funding to pre-pandemic amount

The Augustana Student Association restored the Union Board of Governors’ annual budget allocation to 35% of ASA’s total annual allocation after decreasing their budget during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators unanimously voted to restore the funding at the Feb. 19 ASA meeting. The amendment to ASA’s by-laws increased UBG’

New workshop program launches to educate interns

New workshop program launches to educate interns

Students registered for an internship credit this semester will attend Augustana’s first internship workshop series. Mary Toso, director of internships and employer relations, spearheaded the project which consists of four sessions: orientation, midway check-in, reflection and ePortfolios as well as a small group discussion. Toso said the workshop series