Veda Tonneson
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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 and English professors Janet Blank-Libra…
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Time stands still in Fryxell Building
The clocks in the Fryxell building seem to have minds of their own and never hold the correct time for long. Back in fall 2022, art professor Scott Parsons came up with a clever way to cover up the incorrect times and put the space to good use. “There were so many days where I…
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Items taken from interfaith room in commons
Near the beginning of January, campus employees removed the sacred contents of the Common’s Interfaith Reflection Room in order to make space for new Sodexo offices. These actions occurred without the knowledge or consent of Better Together, the club affiliated with the room, and sparked backlash from students, professors and religious leaders around the country.…
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Professor preserves city history in new anthology
The city of Sioux Falls really shouldn’t exist. At least, that’s what English professor Patrick Hicks claims. “It’s not really next to a big river,” he said. “We had to finagle our way to get the two highways to cross where they did. The town didn’t have the economic prosperity that it currently does until…
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Rec Services changes weight room dress code
Crop tops are now considered acceptable attire in the weight room according to Rec Service’s new policy. Under the new policy, if a student wears a shirt that exposes a significant amount of skin, they will be required to use a towel between themselves and the equipment. Mark Hecht, the director of Recreational Services, said…
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Raboin ready to lead hockey into inaugural season
Last fall, Augustana started the search for its first-ever hockey team. This recruitment search led to the arrival of head coach Garrett Raboin. After spending his coaching career as an assistant hockey coach, Raboin looks forward to crafting Augustana’s first hockey team. Raboin came to Augustana after coaching hockey at the University of Minnesota for…
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Soccer defeats Winona state 3-0 in NSIC opener
Soccer wrapped up its regular season Oct. 27. On Oct. 31, they entered the first NSIC game against Winona State, defeating them 3-0. The team tallied five shots on target and 11 shots overall for the win. Currently, the Vikings are ranked 10th in the regional ranking in the Central Region. The Vikings soccer team…
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New professor adds a theatrical flair to the English department
There’s a new face in the English and journalism department this year — Emily Roehl. Coming up from Texas, Roehl ventured back to their Midwestern roots to add their unique perspectives to the Augustana community. Roehl grew up in Nebraska but didn’t stay in their hometown for long. As a child, their family moved around…
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Appointment of Justice Jackson marks historic milestone
Ketanji Brown Jackson became the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court on April 7, 2022. President Joe Biden nominated her to replace Justice Stephen Breyer, who will retire this summer. The Senate confirmed Justice Jackson into the Supreme Court with a vote of 53–47. This landmark vote will undoubtedly be written into…