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Mask policy sees updates

Mask policy sees updates

Next Monday, Feb. 28, vaccinated Augustana students and faculty will no longer be required to wear masks indoors. On Monday, Feb. 22, President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin sent an email to students which updated the indoor-masking protocol. Though vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear masks indoors, professors and other

Assistant coach resigns after seven years

Assistant coach resigns after seven years

After the Vikings’ soccer team fell to Minnesota State in the NSIC tournament in November, the season wrapped up for a few months. In January, after returning from his honeymoon, assistant coach Aric Spader gave his two weeks to head coach Brandon Barkus. “I went through an initial sadness,” Barkus

Chapel renovations to start after $3 million in pledges

Chapel renovations to start after $3 million in pledges

Pastor Ann Rosendale calls the chapel the heart of campus. It’s a reflection of Augustana’s Christian core values. Though it hasn’t seen any major changes since it was built in 1981, the Chapel of Reconciliation will get its chance at a renovation as part of Augustana Viking

Angles: Should Augustana take breaks throughout the semester?

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the fall 2020 semester was on a strict schedule with no intermittent breaks. It was fast and allowed for more time at home during the holidays, but it also meant accelerated coursework with little downtime to catch up on homework or to take much needed breaks.

Vision 2030 hints at changes for Old Main

Vision 2030 hints at changes for Old Main

The last time students used Old Main was over 30 years ago. But with Vision 2030 hinting at renovations, students could be in the building again within the next 10 years. That renovation will require between $7 million and $10 million to set a plan into motion, President Stephanie Herseth

New connectivity app to launch this spring

New connectivity app to launch this spring

A new connectivity app will be available to students and faculty this spring. Navigate AU, the appointment and information app, was piloted with freshmen this year as a service for communicating with faculty. Planning for the app started last year after some faculty members raised concerns about students being able

Angles: When is the best time to start decorating for the holidays?

As Halloween comes to a close and the weather gets colder, the debate over when it’s appropriate to start decorating for the holidays gets more heated. Poinsettias and the rosy-cheeked face of St. Nick can be found filling the aisles of local stores as early as September and “Christmas