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Hikers take on Good Earth at night

The only lights that lit up consisted of a few street poles and the iridescence of students’ headlights filling up the parking lot, shining on the abundance of deer that suddenly appeared. A few car doors shut and students looked around acknowledging the reality that they were about to trudge

AOP backpacks Black Hills

The Augustana Outdoor Program (AOP) goes on a weekend-long backpacking trip in the Black Hills once a year. Ryan Brown, AOP director, and six students left Sept. 17 and got back late Sept. 19. Brown said the trip is great for beginners who have never backpacked before, as the hike

COVID-19 cancels abroad trips

In the wake of global COVID-19 restrictions, many students have been disappointed by the news that their J-term study away courses were canceled. Many are making the best of it, however, and exploring different options to expand their educational horizons. Erin Kane, associate director for IPO, said many factors go

Midco Arena: Future home of hockey

The official announcement and groundbreaking ceremony for the Midco Arena took place Oct. 5 at the location of the new $40 million hockey arena, across from the Elmen Center at 33rd and Grange. Sioux Falls mayor Paul Tenhaken, president Stephanie Herseth Sandlin and athletic director Josh Morton took the podium

Schmitt spends summer with Minnesota Vikings

When Austin Schmitt was in elementary school, he visited the practice facility in Mankato to cheer on his favorite Minnesota Vikings players at their training camp. This summer, the Augustana senior experienced the other side of training camp as an athletic training intern. As an intern, he learned all about

First-year students inhabit north-side

With more than 600 incoming students and a dorm out of commission for renovations, Augustana faced a housing issue at the end of last school year. Jenna Bump, director of housing operations, was tasked with finding a place to house first-year and returning students. “At first when I learned all

New funds to Rec Services for Late Night events

After holding half the normal Late Nights last year, Recreational (Rec) Services is entering a transition period back to the twice-a-month Saturday night activities that always include food, games and fun. Rec Services held just nine Late Nights in the 2020-2021 school year, but the department has added two more