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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.

Interim provost to take position in summer after current provost leaves

Interim provost to take position in summer after current provost leaves

Colin Irvine will leave his position as provost to become the president of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, this summer; professor Joel Johnson has been named acting provost in Irvine’s absence. Irvine has served as provost since 2018. During that time, he oversaw both student and academic affairs and

Women’s lacrosse team to be added as club sport in fall 2023

Women’s lacrosse team to be added as club sport in fall 2023

The Vikings will add women’s lacrosse to its varsity sports roster in the 2025-2026 academic year. The sport will be offered to students as a club sport beginning in fall 2023, while the varsity sport’s details will be finalized after that. “We feel it offers us the best

New Amazon lockers bring convenience to campus

New Amazon lockers bring convenience to campus

A set of Amazon lockers are the newest addition to the Morrison Commons and provide students and faculty with a flexible mailing option. To use the lockers, users must be logged into their Amazon accounts. Once they are at checkout, they must enter Augustana’s address — 2001 S Summit Ave,

Campus houses removed to build new apartments

Campus houses removed to build new apartments

Augustana cleared four houses near campus to make way for the construction of new campus apartments, which will feature community-style living. While planning is still in its preliminary stages, the apartments will contribute to Augustana’s variety of living communities. According to Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, construction is slated

Debate continues about Chick-fil-A as new campus vendor

Debate continues about Chick-fil-A as new campus vendor

Augustana University will partner with Sodexo to add a Chick-fil-A station to the lower level of the Morrison Commons in an effort to modernize campus dining options. Announced via email on Oct. 4, the restaurant will be open in fall 2023. According to Augustana’s CFO and executive vice president

Commons to see renovations

Commons to see renovations

By this January, the lower level of the Morrison Commons could begin renovations to expand dining options, enlarge the seating areas and rework the exterior facade. The renovations, which are still pending Board of Trustee approval and are subject to change, aim to maximize space utilization, add dining options and