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University adds sprinklers to campus lawns

University adds sprinklers to campus lawns

Augustana is implementing a new irrigation system as part of campus renovations. The new sprinklers aim to improve the university’s green spaces and add consistency to water infrastructures. With a combination of new irrigation systems, sprinklers and a mixture of new grass seeding and turf, Andrea Smith, director of

Biology department integrates virtual cadaver table into classroom

Biology department integrates virtual cadaver table into classroom

Human cadavers can make learning human anatomy an odorous and expensive endeavor. Due to a new virtual version, however, Augustana students are able to learn from cadavers without the stench of formaldehyde and high cost of maintenance. In July 2021, the Augustana Biology Department received one of these virtual cadavers,

Royalty Coronation: Ziems and Afzal take the crown this Viking Days

Royalty Coronation: Ziems and Afzal take the crown this Viking Days

Students chose seniors Taha Afzal and Becca Ziems as their 2021 homecoming royals, crowned at Monday night’s coronation ceremony. Afzal and Ziems were chosen from a court of 11 seniors: Jason Becker, Brayden Harris, Noah Hovorka, Sheldon Jensen, Alexa Lammers, Kyja Norris, Amara Rodis, Ted Van Alstyne and John

New ASA senators share goals for school year

New ASA senators share goals for school year

Students elected eight new senators to the Augustana Student Association (ASA) last month, completing the senate for this school year. Four of those senate spots are for freshmen, with Annaliese Wagers, Annie Johnston, Traniya Jordan and Laura Garcia Lopez chosen to represent the grade. They shared their goals and expectations

Record international freshmen enrollment

A record-setting 42 international freshman students came to campus this year, and a record number of 48 countries are represented from all grades. With the new freshmen, Augustana has a total of 135 international students for the 2021-2022 year. According to Heather Reed, the assistant director of operations for the

First-year students inhabit north-side

With more than 600 incoming students and a dorm out of commission for renovations, Augustana faced a housing issue at the end of last school year. Jenna Bump, director of housing operations, was tasked with finding a place to house first-year and returning students. “At first when I learned all

New funds to Rec Services for Late Night events

After holding half the normal Late Nights last year, Recreational (Rec) Services is entering a transition period back to the twice-a-month Saturday night activities that always include food, games and fun. Rec Services held just nine Late Nights in the 2020-2021 school year, but the department has added two more