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Nora Winckler

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

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

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: ‘I tried everything at Pizza Ranch so you don’t have to’

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: ‘I tried everything at Pizza Ranch so you don’t have to’

Imagine you're five years old again and after a long, exhausting day of back-to-school shopping, your family is looking for a bite to eat before heading back home. Dad asks, “Where do you want to eat?” and all at once you and your siblings shout, “PIZZA RANCH.” Your

Viking Bold athletics focuses on establishing 'hometown' team

Viking Bold athletics focuses on establishing 'hometown' team

This is the fourth part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. The athletic pillar of the Viking Bold strategic plan has accomplished several milestones during the first phase of its 10-year timeline. In part 1 of the athletic goals, Augustana increased liaison support through the Student Success Center to