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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.

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

Athletics advance under Viking Bold

Athletics advance under Viking Bold

Plan creates academic, performance goals for student athletes This is the third part of a continuing series of Viking Bold. Augustana’s new 154,000 square-foot arena has captured the attention of many campus community members in recent weeks after it first opened to the public on Jan. 26. Midco

ASA affinity delegation discussions cause concerns

ASA affinity delegation discussions cause concerns

During J-term, the Augustana Student Association’s governing documents task force discussed implementing an affinity delegation, which would reduce the number of affinity seats in the senate from five to two. ASA Secretary Slater Dixon, chair of the governing documents task force, first presented the idea to the full senate

Academic Viking Bold goals progress

Academic Viking Bold goals progress

This is the first part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. Over four years after Augustana announced Viking Bold, its strategic growth plan to 2030, it has adopted significant changes in line with the academic pillar of the plan, such as a new governance system, new degree offerings and

J-term travel goes carbon neutral

J-term travel goes carbon neutral

Donations help preserve and protect Guatemalan rainforest In the upcoming J-term, all study abroad travel will be carbon neutral for the second consecutive year. The project was implemented in January 2023, when a study-abroad environmental culture class used online carbon emissions calculators to determine how much carbon was being emitted

Angles: Should Augustana require more core curriculum classes?

As Augustana continues to adjust its SOPHIA core curriculum, the only class, aside from First-Year Seminar, that has been required for all students to take to fulfill their undergraduate degree is Religion 110: “Exploring Christian Faith.” Students can choose from a selection of courses to make up the remaining required