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Veda Tonneson

Veda is a senior at Augustana University with majors in English and journalism. She currently serves as the podcast editor.

Campus plans to honor student

Campus plans to honor student

Friends, family to celebrate life, legacy of Augustana sophomore As the school year comes to an end, members of the campus community are looking for ways to honor a student who taught those around her the importance of perseverance, optimism and courage. Most everyone who knew sophomore Courtney Frohling said

Gallery displays seniors’ artwork

Gallery displays seniors’ artwork

From April 25 to May 18, the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery will feature work from seven graduating artists, four of whom are BFA students. In this episode of Viking Reflections, Mallory Arndt and Haley Hoffer sit down to discuss their pieces and experiences with art.

Forum aims to help students develop healthy body image, self-esteem

Forum aims to help students develop healthy body image, self-esteem

A psychology professor introduced Augustana to The Body Project in an attempt to build body positivity in young women. With contributions from a sociology professor and students, the initiative aims to break down unrealistic beauty standards and provide students with tools to combat poor body satisfaction. In this episode of

Augustana, Sioux Falls communities celebrate third Diversity Summit

Augustana, Sioux Falls communities celebrate third Diversity Summit

The Augustana Student Association held its third annual Diversity Summit on April 6 as an effort to encourage more diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the school. With the theme of teaching attendees how to be better citizens, the summit provided an opportunity for people to learn how to be

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Quality service, flavorful food at local Vietnamese restaurant

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Quality service, flavorful food at local Vietnamese restaurant

The stickier the table, the better the food. It’s a simple rule, yet a good one to follow to keep stomachs satisfied. Lam’s Vietnamese Restaurant makes no exception to this phenomenon. Although the restaurant lacks a formal atmosphere, it more than makes up for a deficit in style

Beekeepers abuzz with sustainability project

Beekeepers abuzz with sustainability project

As part of a sustainability grant, students and faculty have taken on the role of on-campus beekeepers with the goal of leaving an environmental impact on their community. In this episode of Viking Reflections, senior Janae Becher and professor David O'Hara, director of environmental studies and sustainability, sit

High schoolers from China visit campus

High schoolers from China visit campus

A group of high school students from Wuhan, China, visited Augustana for two weeks in February. They lived on campus, took classes and explored the city of Sioux Falls. In this episode of Viking Reflections, two of the students, their teacher and Heather Reed, interim co-director of international programs, sat