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Tessa Frederick

Taylor Swift’s new album requires second listen

Taylor Swift’s new album requires second listen

Taylor Swift fans had plenty of excitement on Feb. 4, 2024. Not only did Swift win her 13th Grammy, this time for “Best Pop Vocal Album,” but she also announced the upcoming release of her newest album: “The Tortured Poets Department.” On April 19, Swift’s 11th studio album hit

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Diner provides quality service, comforting atmosphere

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Diner provides quality service, comforting atmosphere

A cozy restaurant in downtown Sioux Falls sports a fun color scheme and architecture that takes the customers back to the 1970s. When going inside the Phillips Avenue Diner, booths line both walls and tables at each end of the building accommodate larger parties. Or, if dining solo, patrons have

Clubs speak against menstrual product tax

Clubs speak against menstrual product tax

Products like pads and tampons are subjected to taxation throughout the United States, just like other “luxury” products. To help bring awareness to the issue, iGNiTE and HAPPY. partnered to host “Tampons and Tax Breaks” in the Morrison Commons on Nov. 4. Junior Avery Gilman, president of iGNiTE, said the

Head volleyball coach achieves 100th win

Head volleyball coach achieves 100th win

Augustana’s head women’s volleyball coach recorded her 100th career win after the Vikings defeated Minot State University 3-0 on Oct. 21. Jennifer Jacobs said earning her 100th win would not have been possible without the team, including current players and alumni. “The milestone really has nothing to do

New professor brings expertise to psychology department

A new psychology professor joined the faculty this academic year, whose ambition for knowledge has led to an array of experiences and expertise in the field of psychology. Qijuan Fang teaches many developmental psychology courses at Augustana, including Life-span Human Development, Child Psychology and General Psychology. In the classroom, Fang

Students need better bowls for dining hall

Students need better bowls for dining hall

The Ordal Dining Hall serves as a welcoming meeting place for campus, but the shape of the cereal bowls has become a subject of contention and debate. All bowls are used to hold and portion food. Choosing a defective shape and design has implications on the students, workers and environment.