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The future of Augustana theme houses, apartments

MALORY LACEY mklacey18@ole.augie.edu The university demolished two theme houses this summer to create space for future housing projects. The demolition raises questions about the future of theme housing and other housing options students can look forward to. The university tore down houses Hillsboro and Loki on Summit

Student leaders revive Bike Club

JESSICA RUF jnruf15@ole.augie.edu It is Tuesday night inside the bike shop, and the quaint hangout is animated with activity. An electric drill buzzes bolts into place, John Mayer sings from the stereo and students filter in and out following Augustana Bike Club’s (ABC) first ride of

Q&A with Donn Grinager, former director of international studies services

STEPHANIE SANCHEZ sasanchez15@ole.augie.edu Donn Grinager left his position as the director of international studies services to go work with his brother. Grinager worked for the university for 26 years. The Mirror interviewed Grinager on Monday, Sept. 25, 2018. 1. For how long did you work at Augie?

Q&A with new director of international programs

STEPHANIE SANCHEZ sasanchez15@ole.augie.edu The administration appointed Ben Iverson the director of international programs during the summer. Iverson graduated from Augustana in 2004 and has since traveled the globe speaking with prospective students about the university. The Mirror interviewed Iverson on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2018. 1. What does

ASA Senate seats filled in fall elections

CALLIN NADDY cnaddy18@ole.augie.edu With elections concluded on Sept. 13, roles in the 2018-2019 ASA Senate have been filled. Eleven new senators were voted into the student group, which takes the total number of officers to around 33 for the year, according to president Anna Stritecky. Julie DeWitt

Republicans to reapply for Ben Shapiro appearance

STEPHANIE SANCHEZ sasanchez15@ole.augie.edu After placing in Young America’s Foundation’s (YAF) runner-up list of universities to host political commentator Ben Shapiro last year, Augustana Republicans plan on reapplying to bring Shapiro to campus next semester. The effort is preceded by a history of resistance from part

Global Education no longer international awareness house

JESSICA RUF jnruf15@ole.augie.edu After nearly ten years as the Global Education (GE) House, the big, beige home on the corner of 28th St. and Norton Ave. is now a regular theme house, currently serving 11 men from the track and cross country team. While the change brings