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Freshman tennis player stands out for fierce determination

With her favorite outfit chosen the night before, a cap carefully adjusted, and her blonde braid tied in a high ponytail, Fernanda Sandoval Rodriguez gets ready to step onto the court. Her hands turn upward to hold her racket ritualistically, as if the gesture will bring her luck in the

Mikkelsen furthers open educational resource initiative

Mikkelsen furthers open educational resource initiative

While most Augustana students were calculating their textbook expenses for the semester, senior Anne Sprecher received unexpected news from her professor: One of her required books would cost absolutely nothing. She's one of nearly 800 students experiencing the benefits of Ole's Open Text Initiative, a program

Library takes on reading challenge: 'Reach for a sweet read'

Library takes on reading challenge: 'Reach for a sweet read'

This March, the Mikkelsen Library joins the Sioux Falls school district and Siouxland Libraries in their annual “Everybody Reads Challenge.” This will be the first time that Augustana participates in this challenge. The theme of this year’s challenge is “Reach for a Sweet Read.” The library designed a gumball

Augustana ice-breaker: Chapel in Midco Arena draws crowd of 230

Augustana ice-breaker: Chapel in Midco Arena draws crowd of 230

The sports announcer’s rich, melodic voice rang throughout the hockey arena: “This morning’s worship is brought to you by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” The crowd of 230 spectators — Augustana students and Sioux Falls community members alike — laughed with surprise at hearing the familiar voice

Recreational Services orchestrates Late Night Roller Skating revival with throwback theme

Recreational Services orchestrates Late Night Roller Skating revival with throwback theme

Augustana’s Recreational Services plans to bring back Late Night Roller Skating on March 1 at Skate City, reviving an event that has been on hiatus since the 2020-2021 school year. “Going into the year, Rec Services was looking to increase the number of Late Nights they offer,” Brooklyn Townsend,

Augustana Choir to unveil decade-long project with tour, recording this March

Augustana Choir to unveil decade-long project with tour, recording this March

The Augustana Choir will launch a tour in March incorporating performance, recording and recruitment initiatives that marks the beginning of a decade-long project called “Tiårasang,” which is Norwegian for “decade-song.” “I hope that more people become aware of the artistry of the Augustana Choir,” Russell Svenningsen, conductor of the Augustana

Augustana student’s award-winning work debuts at Premiere Playhouse’s showcase

Augustana student’s award-winning work debuts at Premiere Playhouse’s showcase

One hour. That’s all the time you have left to live. One hour before a meteor crashes into Earth. What would you do? Would you run to your boyfriend? Stay with your parents? Call your sister one last time? Or maybe do something you've always wanted to