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Ryleigh Tupper

Ryleigh is a junior at Augustana University with majors in journalism and media studies. She currently serves as sports editor and social media editor.

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

Carry a camera, capture more moments

Carry a camera, capture more moments

If I had to pick my favorite saying, it would be “Take a picture. It will last longer.” Capturing moments through photos makes memories live forever. Coming from someone who works with the art form daily, everyone should consider practicing photography at one point in their life. My fondest memory

Journey Scholars occupy newly renovated Solberg Hall

Journey Scholars occupy newly renovated Solberg Hall

After receiving renovations throughout the 2022-2023 academic year, Solberg Hall welcomed new residents and a new program this fall: a living-learning community floor dedicated to first-year Journey Scholars recipients. Student Affairs and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have integrated the program into the hall. The Journey Scholars program,

First ComicCon showcases student creations

First ComicCon showcases student creations

Emily Roehl and their English 200 class, Literary Experience: Comics & Graphic Narratives, will bring Augustana’s first comic book and graphic novel convention, named AugieCon, to campus Tuesday, May 9, and Thursday, May 11. The convention will invite the community to celebrate students’ work on comics, posters and panels,

Campus renovations continue: Solberg returns this summer, apartments begin construction in spring 2024

Campus renovations continue: Solberg returns this summer, apartments begin construction in spring 2024

Campus renovations are ramping up with Solberg Hall becoming available to students this summer and campus apartments undergoing construction as early as spring 2024, although this increased housing is causing concerns with parking. The newly renovated Solberg is set to go online during summer 2023. Updated room designs, added air

Augustana launches fintech program

Augustana launches fintech program

Starting in fall 2023, the undergraduate catalog will include a new major: financial technology. Nicknamed fintech, the major will incorporate a number of different courses that pair with new technologies, like data analytics, computer science, business and accounting. Glen Herrick, chief financial officer at Pathward, the new program’s donor

Fake dorm plants are better than real ones

Fake dorm plants are better than real ones

Living in a dorm is interesting to say the least. For many, life completely changes from what we’re accustomed to. Each person tends to decorate their rooms to feel more homely. Some scatter the walls with pictures of friends and family while others show off artwork. Occasionally, one can