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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

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

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

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

Angelus cut from Vespers

Angelus cut from Vespers

Choir removed from Christmas concert for ‘artistic’ reasons The restructuring of the choral programs within the School of Music has led Angelus to not be involved in the Christmas Vespers concert this year, and the announcement has left many students upset. “Artistic decisions” were the main reasons for the changes

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

Augustana welcomes 553 freshmen to campus

Augustana welcomes 553 freshmen to campus

Freshman enrollment this fall was the second largest in Augustana’s history, with 553 total incoming freshmen joining Augustana’s campus. As campus infrastructure grows with new residence halls and renovations to existing buildings, enrollment is pushing to bring in even more students in the future. As part of the