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Nora Winckler

Nora is a senior at Augustana University, where she studies government, English and journalism. She currently serves as the assistant editor.

Sodexo workers deserve respect

Sodexo workers deserve respect

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15 p.m., lunch lines lead out of the Ordal Dining Hall and down the stairs. Chick-fil-A is overcome with students filling the stanchioned-off lines. By the time classes start again at 1:00 p.m. and there is finally room to breathe in

Hecht retires after 36 years at Elmen

Hecht retires after 36 years at Elmen

For the past 36 years, Director of Recreational Services Mark Hecht has driven to the Elmen Center, walked through the doors and greeted staff and students alike before sitting down at his desk to start the day’s tasks. On Sept. 3, 2024, Hecht completed this routine for his final

Viking Bold grows scholarship opportunities, total enrollment

Viking Bold grows scholarship opportunities, total enrollment

This is the seventh and final part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. The enrollment and strategic scholarship pillar of Viking Bold — Augustana’s ten-year strategic plan — aims to increase undergraduate and graduate enrollment and maintain Augustana’s affordability by increasing the amount of endowed scholarships for students. Part

Acting dean of students to continue role for upcoming academic year

Acting dean of students to continue role for upcoming academic year

Augustana’s Title IX coordinator and associate dean of students will continue to serve as the acting dean of students for the upcoming academic year, with the estimated date of a permanent hire still uncertain. The position has experienced turnover since former Dean of Students Mark Blackburn was approved for

Strategic plan outlines goals for ‘dynamic digital campus’

Strategic plan outlines goals for ‘dynamic digital campus’

This is the sixth part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. Augustana’s ten-year strategic plan completed its first phase in 2023. In part two of Viking Bold’s physical campus and information technology pillar, Augustana plans to transform into a dynamic digital campus, using new technologies, connectivity and

Viking Bold renovates physical campus

Viking Bold renovates physical campus

This is the fifth part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. Augustana’s campus has undergone multiple changes since 2019, including the addition of Wagoner Hall and the Midco Arena, as well as renovations to the campus green, Morrison Commons and residence halls, like Bergsaker and Solberg. These changes

Turning Point revival sparks controversy on campus

Turning Point revival sparks controversy on campus

Augustana’s chapter of Turning Point USA announced its revival on campus earlier this March, following a period of inactivity that began in 2022. News of the club’s recent start-up has led to controversy among students over the organization’s stances. According to the AU TPUSA constitution, the purpose