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Johnson, Johnson fight for sole House seat

Johnson, Johnson fight for sole House seat

With the presidential and South Dakota elections on Nov. 5, voters will have a lot to keep in mind, including voting for their state representative. This year, the two candidates are incumbent Representative Dusty Johnson and Sheryl Johnson. Dustin Michael Johnson, known as Dusty Johnson, has been South Dakota’s

Government class poll reveals trends

Government class poll reveals trends

Results are in from the first of three polls of the undergraduate student body, and the students from Elections, Public Opinion and the Media have begun data analysis. Though the student analyzers were satisfied with a workable data set, their professor, Emily Wanless, thought that the response rate from 1,

Task force evaluates generative AI technology in the classroom

Task force evaluates generative AI technology in the classroom

As artificial intelligence grows in popularity, college campuses across the nation are considering how to best address the integration of traditional education with constantly advancing technology. In response to the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, members of faculty formed an AI task force. Seen through its position statement, the

Joel Johnson transitions from interim to provost position

Joel Johnson transitions from interim to provost position

After 16 months as interim provost, Joel Johnson will continue his work in a more permanent position as Augustana’s new provost. “To be put in a position where I am overseeing the whole academic enterprise and student affairs is sometimes mind boggling to me,” Johnson said. “I commit to

Old Maple repurposed, legacy shared during Viking Days

Old Maple repurposed, legacy shared during Viking Days

During Viking Days, a spotlight fell on the Old Maple that used to tower outside of the Humanities building. Karie Frank, humanities coordinator, sold wooden cutting boards and bowls made from the downed tree to commemorate the legacy of the over 100-year-old being. The tree was toppled to restructure the

Neuroscience upgrades program, builds major

Neuroscience upgrades program, builds major

In keeping with a national trend of growth in the field of neuroscience, Augustana began offering a neuroscience major in April of 2024. A neuroscience minor has been available to students since fall of 2021. The proposal for the addition of the major, written by program director of neuroscience Alexander

Undergraduate Curriculum Council to vote on new education model

Undergraduate Curriculum Council to vote on new education model

In November, the Undergraduate Curriculum Council will vote on “Via Viking,” a new curriculum proposed to replace the SOPHIA core.