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Debate continues about Chick-fil-A as new campus vendor

Debate continues about Chick-fil-A as new campus vendor

Augustana University will partner with Sodexo to add a Chick-fil-A station to the lower level of the Morrison Commons in an effort to modernize campus dining options. Announced via email on Oct. 4, the restaurant will be open in fall 2023. According to Augustana’s CFO and executive vice president

O.E. Rolvaag cabin moves to permanent location in humanities grove

O.E. Rolvaag cabin moves to permanent location in humanities grove

The Rolvaag writing cabin was permanently moved to the Fryxell grove on Aug. 9. Containing a historic past, the Rolvaag cabin has been a part of Augustana’s history for more than 100 years. The writing cabin was originally located in Heritage Park between Grange Ave. and Prairie Ave. With

Eduroam wifi connection troubles persist through fall semester

Eduroam wifi connection troubles persist through fall semester

Campus wifi switched to the eduroam network in June of 2021, prompting connection struggles for students that have continued into this year. “Whenever I’m in class, it keeps trying to connect, and connect, and connect, and then sometimes I even have to hook it up to my hotspot and

Sodexo plans for growth

Sodexo plans for growth

Since the start of this semester, Sodexo has faced new hires, supply chain issues and increasing pressure from a large freshmen class. Sodexo is also working to revamp their menu and food labels. Ashley Bohlen, the new general manager for Sodexo, was among a mirage of new hires, and she

Wagoner, Bergsaker residents experience problems

Wagoner, Bergsaker residents experience problems

Since moving in, residents of the newly built Wagoner Hall and the renovated Bergsaker Hall have reported problems with the buildings. While these buildings were expected to be ready for residents, students have reported numerous electrical problems in Bergsaker and ceiling leaks in Wagoner. According to Rick Tupper, the associate

Commons to see renovations

Commons to see renovations

By this January, the lower level of the Morrison Commons could begin renovations to expand dining options, enlarge the seating areas and rework the exterior facade. The renovations, which are still pending Board of Trustee approval and are subject to change, aim to maximize space utilization, add dining options and

Students struggle with new bookstore

Students struggle with new bookstore

Since the university switched its online platform for buying and renting textbooks from Barnes and Noble to Akademos, many students have had difficulty receiving their class material on time. Akademos’ learning experience team reported contacting 289 Augustana students with issues involving their orders or needing help accessing online materials this