Abigail Stegenga
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Campus area sees increase in crime this spring
Warmer spring weather has prompted an uptick in crime and suspicious activity in the campus area, as April witnessed a break-in, strangers knocking on doors and a man masturbating in parking lots. On April 13, an unknown male subject broke into an off-campus residence that several female Augustana students live in. The house was in…
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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 Spencier Ciaralli will act as the minor’s…
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ASA returns UBG’s funding to pre-pandemic amount
The Augustana Student Association restored the Union Board of Governors’ annual budget allocation to 35% of ASA’s total annual allocation after decreasing their budget during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators unanimously voted to restore the funding at the Feb. 19 ASA meeting. The amendment to ASA’s by-laws increased UBG’s budget for each semester from 25% or…
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New workshop program launches to educate interns
Students registered for an internship credit this semester will attend Augustana’s first internship workshop series. Mary Toso, director of internships and employer relations, spearheaded the project which consists of four sessions: orientation, midway check-in, reflection and ePortfolios as well as a small group discussion. Toso said the workshop series is designed to prepare students for…
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Rendezvous shares Nigerian culture with students
The bass of a Nigerian pop song thumped while a student strung flags around the perimeter of the Back Alley. In a few minutes, three students would crowd around a podium on the stage and introduce an audience to the culture of their home country, which a neon-colored map depicted behind them. According to speaker…
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Senior athletes reflect on their final season for the Vikings
PJ EnglishCross country What is one of your favorite team memories? “We go to team camp every year. We go on a trip out to the Black Hills with just the cross country team, and we stay in a cabin with sleeping bags and bunk beds, and it’s rustic and super fun. We go on…
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Spanish professor receives award for novel
For five years, Augustana Spanish professor Pilar Cabrera Fonte dedicated most of her free time to creating her first novel. Now, all of the 5 a.m. wake-up calls, hours of interviews and trips to Mexico have been formally recognized with her receival of a literary award. Cabrera Fonte’s currently unpublished work, “Camelia 12,” won the…
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Voters to decide on marijuana
South Dakotans first voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2020 under Amendment A. On Nov. 8, voters will head to the polls again to decide on the issue — this time under Initiated Measure 27. IM 27 would legalize the possession, use and distribution of marijuana for people 21 and older. South Dakotans could possess…
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IGNITE club hosts first yearly meeting to welcome members
Boxes of mini Crumbl cookies lined the tables and a Kahoot about women in politics illuminated the big screens. With desserts in hand and a desire to support women, the members of Augustana’s IGNITE chapter were ready to kick off their first meeting of the semester. On Sept. 28, IGNITE held an inquiry-style meeting. Junior…
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Augustana golf programs see a change in leadership
The Augustana golf programs began their fall seasons with two major leadership changes. Head women’s golf coach Coralee Jorgensen became director of the golf program in June, and the men’s golf team welcomed Mike Krsnak as the new head coach in August. Jorgensen was the women’s golf coach last year when the women’s team won…