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High amount of open positions for faculty

In the next academic year, Augustana plans to hire 21 faculty members, a higher amount than usual. These individuals will be hired in the areas of academics as well as program directors. President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin said the increased number of hirees is primarily in response to the higher enrollment

Augustana adds mental health support group for athletes

Augustana adds mental health support group for athletes

In response to the growing need for support, Augustana will start an athletes-only mental health support group. Mariah Mogck, the mental health and wellness specialist, has been holding meetings with the sports teams on campus to discuss possible support systems for athletes struggling with their mental health. The uncertain times

House bill prohibits ‘divisive concepts’ at public colleges

House bill prohibits ‘divisive concepts’ at public colleges

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed into law South Dakota House Bill 1012 on March 21. The bill limits “divisive concepts” in the classrooms of public universities and technical colleges. This bill will not limit subject matter eligible for teaching, but it will prevent mandatory speech on such topics in

Rec Services to enforce dress code policy

Rec Services to enforce dress code policy

Sophomore Mary Christensen’s gym attire remains the same as two years ago: sports bras, tank tops and cropped shirts. She never encountered an issue with her clothing at the Elmen Center weight room — until this February. Christensen started using the weight room in fall 2020. She continues to work

Men’s and women’s track breaks 5 school records, 2 state collegiate records

Men’s and women’s track breaks 5 school records, 2 state collegiate records

The track and field athletes broke five indoor school records and two South Dakota Collegiate records. Austin Miller broke a 31-year-old mile record and helped lead the men’s Distance Medley Relay team to a new school record. Ryan Hartman, another member of the DMR team, broke the school record

Boe Forum to host former Russian ambassador

The 25th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia and professor of political science at Stanford University. The talk, titled “Russia and the Future of Europe,” will discuss Russia’s geopolitical ambitions, the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the relationship

Perspective: Students travel to the Southwest to survey Navajo sites

Perspective: Students travel to the Southwest to survey Navajo sites

On the Monday morning of spring break, I awoke to the soft hum of a not-yet-familiar propane heater that kept the chilly air away from the five other people asleep in their sleeping bags. I peaked out the window above my cot and watched snowflakes float past, illuminated by the