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Shakespeare turns 460 with bagel party

Shakespeare turns 460 with bagel party

April 23 may seem like just another day, but for bookworms and writers, it’s a special occasion: William Shakespeare’s birthday. In honor of his 460th birthday, the Literature Club and Writer’s Guild collaborated on an event called, “Bagels, Boardgames, and the Bard,” where they spent time together

Five professors reminisce, prepare to retire

Five professors reminisce, prepare to retire

An Augustana religion professor assumed at the beginning of his career that he would move around, like many academics do. He started at Augustana teaching two courses a year, but most of his job involved helping run the Shalom Center for Theological Education, creating courses for pastors. But after five

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Yummy House deserves near-perfect rating

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Yummy House deserves near-perfect rating

On a quiet corner on South Sycamore Avenue, right across from Hy-Vee, sits Yummy House, a family-owned Chinese restaurant. After the Holi celebration on campus, my friend and I decided Yummy House would make for the perfect spot to wind down and satisfy our hunger. We had played hard and

Travelers embark on unconventional trips

Travelers embark on unconventional trips

As the sun rises over a peaceful sandy beach in Puerto Rico, one sophomore Augustana student opens his eyes to see the ocean. Coming here over J-term was a refreshing interruption from the many mornings Carter Schmitz had spent in his gloomy Granskou dorm room, its seemingly endless LED lights

Taylor Swift’s new album requires second listen

Taylor Swift’s new album requires second listen

Taylor Swift fans had plenty of excitement on Feb. 4, 2024. Not only did Swift win her 13th Grammy, this time for “Best Pop Vocal Album,” but she also announced the upcoming release of her newest album: “The Tortured Poets Department.” On April 19, Swift’s 11th studio album hit

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Drink varieties, tasty meals at JL Beers

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Drink varieties, tasty meals at JL Beers

I’ve been 21 for almost a year now. I have gone out on weekends with friends, ordered the occasional drink at family dinners and had simple, unmeasured mixed drinks to watch a movie after a long day. I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest fan of beer,

Community, traditions converge in iftar meal on campus

Community, traditions converge in iftar meal on campus

On an innocuous night in March, an array of Augustana students and faculty trickle into the 2-in-1 room of the Morrison Commons. The rich, fragrant, smell of butter chicken and biryani saturates the room, accompanied by the melodies of Lebanese R&B artist Maher Zain. The music plays behind