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Outdoor track and field begins, runners compete in North Carolina

Outdoor track and field begins, runners compete in North Carolina

Augustana’s track and field team sent two of its team members to compete against Division I runners in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 23-24. Seniors PJ English and Colten Brand both competed in the 1500 meter run. “PJ and Colten had a great indoor season, so we really wanted

Gender, sexuality and women’s studies joins list of minors

Gender, sexuality and women’s studies joins list of minors

A new gender, sexuality and women’s studies minor will join the registrar’s list this fall that will give students an opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, perspectives and intersectionality of historically marginalized groups. The curriculum council unanimously approved the new minor on April 5. Sociology professor

Students need better bowls for dining hall

Students need better bowls for dining hall

The Ordal Dining Hall serves as a welcoming meeting place for campus, but the shape of the cereal bowls has become a subject of contention and debate. All bowls are used to hold and portion food. Choosing a defective shape and design has implications on the students, workers and environment.

IPO plans to purchase van for student transport

IPO plans to purchase van for student transport

The International Programs Office is set to purchase a 12-passenger van to use for group events and orientation transport by June 2023. The IPO received approval from the provost’s office but is still awaiting confirmation from the business office. The estimated $70,000 van purchase will be funded by

House plants are worth the work

House plants are worth the work

Whoever said plants are too much work for the reward of having them has obviously never considered a plant’s true potential. Tending plants in your home has been linked to increased happiness, reduced stress and anxiety and an increase in life satisfaction. It’s true that owning a plant

Freshman swimmer earns All-American honors at NCAA championships

Freshman swimmer earns All-American honors at NCAA championships

An Augustana swimming and diving competitor took home four All-American honors at the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships, which took place from March 8-11. Bryn Greenwaldt, a freshman from Foley, Minnesota, competed in three individual events, including the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke. She also competed

Students gain new experiences through spring break study abroad

Students gain new experiences through spring break study abroad

Three student groups ventured across the Atlantic Ocean to Scotland, London and Greece for out-of-the-classroom learning experiences during spring break. Despite varying educational goals for each trip, the study abroad courses brought together people from different walks of life and introduced them to new cultures and educational subjects. Augustana journalism