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Tuition set to increase 5%

Tuition set to increase 5%

Tuition will be raised by 5% for the 2023-24 academic year, increasing the cost of tuition by $1,817 per student, according to a breakdown provided by CFO Shannan Nelson. The combined total of tuition and fees will increase by 4.95% from the current academic year. The increase was

Campus houses removed to build new apartments

Campus houses removed to build new apartments

Augustana cleared four houses near campus to make way for the construction of new campus apartments, which will feature community-style living. While planning is still in its preliminary stages, the apartments will contribute to Augustana’s variety of living communities. According to Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, construction is slated

Angelus votes to rejoin Vespers concert

Angelus votes to rejoin Vespers concert

Angelus will participate in the Christmas Vespers concert this December after being reinvited by Peter Follaird, the dean of the School of Music, on Oct. 18. The choir will sing two pieces independently, two with the Augustana Choir and two songs with all choirs and the Gloria Dei congregation. Angelus

Science writing minor joins list of studies

Science writing minor joins list of studies

The university’s center of interdisciplinary studies added science writing to their list of minors on Oct. 26 to fill the gap between the sciences and the humanities. The first classes will be offered next fall. The minor is intended for students who want to connect science and journalism. It

South Dakota to elect new governor, lt. governor on November 8

South Dakota to elect new governor, lt. governor on November 8

This November, South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem is running against Democratic candidate Jamie Smith and Libertarian candidate Tracey Quint. The Mirror interviewed Smith about his campaign focus in October. The Mirror staff attempted to contact Noem multiple times for an interview, but she was unavailable for comment. Noem’s

District 12 candidates compete for house and senate

District 12 candidates compete for house and senate

There are three seats up for election in South Dakota District 12, two for the House of Representatives and one for the Senate. Those registered in the district can vote on Nov. 8. Democratic Party candidates Democratic candidates include Jessica Meyers for the District 12 Senate position and Kristen Hayward

Medicaid coverage on the ballot

Medicaid coverage on the ballot

South Dakota is one of 12 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid, an income-based, government-funded healthcare program, under the Affordable Care Act. However, come the November elections, the state could join the majority. The implementation of Constitutional Amendment D would expand Medicaid eligibility from 100% of the poverty line