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Hot takes with Teague: Time to retire the pledge

The Pledge of Allegiance is one of the more baffling parts of the American experience. Originally written by a magazine, it was created to advertise that each new subscriber would receive a free American flag. The pledge was then quickly adopted by Americans and worked its way into becoming officially

Students share their experiences having COVID-19

Students returned to campus in August ready to come back to classes, but the spread of COVID-19 has led to more than 100 students contracting the virus in total and sent many more into quarantine for being exposed to someone who tested positive. These students have all had different experiences,

Angles: How should college towns and universities handle increasing COVID-19 cases?

Anna Sorenson acsorenson17@ole.augie.edu As positive COVID-19 cases have risen on college campuses nation-wide since the start of the school year, some college towns have responded with city ordinances and mandates designed to curb coronavirus spread. These restrictions, intended for students, have also impacted residents of the towns.

Deaf Awareness club leads with sermon and song

Since the pandemic began, typical church scenes of the congregation singing in unison, sharing the Eucharist and giving each other the sign of peace have halted. As public gathering places quickly became coronavirus hotspots, many churches dispersed as they deliberated ways to keep the congregation together while also staying safe.

The road ahead for Augustana athletics

In an email on May 27, President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin delivered a statement that left the Augustana community shocked and confused about the future of the university’s athletic programs. “Unfortunately, the Summit League has decided not to extend an invitation to Augustana at this time,” she said. The announcement

Professors, students adapt to hybrid classes for fall

This semester, professors across campus had to decide how to teach their courses amid a pandemic. Some have chosen to hold class completely in person, while others with pre-existing health concerns are holding classes entirely online. Many have found themselves in the middle, structuring their courses in a new, hybrid

Absentee or early voting: What you need to know

The U.S. general election Nov. 3 is coming up quickly, and for many students, especially for first-time voters, the process of registering and getting an absentee ballot can be confusing. Whether you are far from your home voting district and or have concerns about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic,