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Viking Bold renovates physical campus

Viking Bold renovates physical campus

This is the fifth part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. Augustana’s campus has undergone multiple changes since 2019, including the addition of Wagoner Hall and the Midco Arena, as well as renovations to the campus green, Morrison Commons and residence halls, like Bergsaker and Solberg. These changes

ASA announces election results for next fall's senate

ASA announces election results for next fall's senate

On March 28, at 5 p.m., the polls for the Augustana Student Association’s 2024 spring elections closed after three days of voting. Less than an hour later, the election results were announced. Elections for president, vice president and secretary were uncontested. The ASA’s 2024-2025 president will be

Turning Point revival sparks controversy on campus

Turning Point revival sparks controversy on campus

Augustana’s chapter of Turning Point USA announced its revival on campus earlier this March, following a period of inactivity that began in 2022. News of the club’s recent start-up has led to controversy among students over the organization’s stances. According to the AU TPUSA constitution, the purpose

Interfaith Council discovers disrespectful notes at event

Interfaith Council discovers disrespectful notes at event

Augustana’s Interfaith Council celebrated the first day of Interfaith Week on March 20 with a Q&A board in the Morrison Commons, prompting students to reflect on their own faith traditions and what they appreciate about others’. However, when the Interfaith Council went to read the responses on

University reserves halls for incoming freshmen

University reserves halls for incoming freshmen

Come fall 2024, Bergsaker Hall, Stavig Hall and the first floor of Wagoner Hall will be reserved for incoming freshmen, resulting in mixed opinions from current first-year students. Whitney Jibben, assistant dean of students of community standards and responsibilities, said Residence Life and Student Affairs made the decision regarding freshman

Viking Bold athletics focuses on establishing 'hometown' team

Viking Bold athletics focuses on establishing 'hometown' team

This is the fourth part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. The athletic pillar of the Viking Bold strategic plan has accomplished several milestones during the first phase of its 10-year timeline. In part 1 of the athletic goals, Augustana increased liaison support through the Student Success Center to

Athletics advance under Viking Bold

Athletics advance under Viking Bold

Plan creates academic, performance goals for student athletes This is the third part of a continuing series of Viking Bold. Augustana’s new 154,000 square-foot arena has captured the attention of many campus community members in recent weeks after it first opened to the public on Jan. 26. Midco