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Reading Augustana: “Place,” The Center for Western Studies

Reading Augustana: “Place,” The Center for Western Studies

Thanks to CWS Executive Director Harry Thompson for his help with this installment of Reading Augustana. When one “reads” Augustana, some parts of our institution jump out for obvious consideration, such as the academic buildings, the Commons, the Elmen and Midco Arena. However, one building often gets overlooked by students,

Influencer student draws Brazilians to Augustana

Influencer student draws Brazilians to Augustana

May 1. Known as the last day to apply to college. Melissa Avelino dos Santos had spent the previous night on TikTok in an attempt to make an important decision. Avelino dos Santos walked into the kitchen where her mother was cooking and confidently said that she decided to commit

Augustana Theater stages “Almost, Maine”

Augustana Theater stages “Almost, Maine”

Ribbons of green, teal, blue and magenta light flicker above a lone couple, surrounded by the icy winter landscape of a small town in Maine. As the ribbons glow, flicker and dissipate, their eyes are drawn starward toward the magical aurora borealis scene. In a moment that feels otherworldly, the

New ASA podcast promotes transparency, forum for student government initiatives

New ASA podcast promotes transparency, forum for student government initiatives

In a step toward increasing transparency and student engagement, the Augustana Student Association (ASA) launched a podcast designed to offer insights into the workings of student government. Hosted by Second Year Sen. Lydia Valenzuela-Rylaarsdam and Fourth Year Sen. Domanic Dick, the podcast has ambitious goals. The idea for the podcast

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Costco food court stands the test of taste, comfort, inflation

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Costco food court stands the test of taste, comfort, inflation

Picture this: You have been shopping for the past two and a half hours in the warehouse-esque jungle that is Costco. Your kids are no longer satisfied with the free samples available in every other aisle, and are starting to scream while your spouse has been “hangry” since you arrived.

Senior Spotlight: Graduating athletes reflect on their final season for the Vikings

Senior Spotlight: Graduating athletes reflect on their final season for the Vikings

Sierra Barkus - Soccer Barkus is a senior midfielder, majoring in management and marketing. After graduation, she plans to stay at Augustana for an MBA in business administration. Do you have a favorite memory on the team? “I have so many memories with the team, but one of my favorite

Women’s club hockey team skates into inaugural season

Women’s club hockey team skates into inaugural season

Growth is the focus for the Augustana Women’s Club Hockey team. Head coach Ben Prisbe said the goal in the team’s inaugural season is not their record but the foundation they set for the years to come. “The expectation that we’ve set with the girls is that