Category: News
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Speaker talks ‘Putinism’ and democratization at 25th annual Boe Forum
Amid Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the Center for Western Studies brought former U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation Michael McFaul to campus as the speaker of the 25th Boe Forum on Public Affairs. In addition to having served as the ambassador to Russia from 2012-2014, McFaul is currently a political science professor […]
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Students experience first-hand effects of inflation
The highest recorded average cost of a gallon of gas in South Dakota was during 2008, when the price per gallon was $4.09. AAA reported this month’s average at $3.94, just $0.15 away from the highest price South Dakotans have ever seen. Sunday, March 27 marked the highest recorded price for diesel in the state […]
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FEM club protests weight room clothing policy enforcement
The Feminist Equality Movement club hosted a march against the recent enforcement of the weight room dress code policy. On Monday, March 28, the FEM club created posters and marched from the Commons across campus to the Elmen Center. Click here to view the Augustana Mirror’s original story on the dress code enforcement.
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House bill prohibits ‘divisive concepts’ at public colleges
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed into law South Dakota House Bill 1012 on March 21. The bill limits “divisive concepts” in the classrooms of public universities and technical colleges. This bill will not limit subject matter eligible for teaching, but it will prevent mandatory speech on such topics in campus events like orientations. House […]
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Rec Services to enforce dress code policy
Sophomore Mary Christensen’s gym attire remains the same as two years ago: sports bras, tank tops and cropped shirts. She never encountered an issue with her clothing at the Elmen Center weight room — until this February. Christensen started using the weight room in fall 2020. She continues to work out there, and often participates […]
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Boe Forum to host former Russian ambassador
The 25th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia and professor of political science at Stanford University. The talk, titled “Russia and the Future of Europe,” will discuss Russia’s geopolitical ambitions, the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the relationship between the U.S. and Russia. McFaul […]
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Sioux Falls to elect new mayor in April
Sioux Falls will choose its mayor for the next four years on April 12. Three candidates will be listed on the ballot: Taneeza Islam, David Zokaites and incumbent mayor Paul TenHaken. Students can use their campus address to register to vote in Sioux Falls and vote in the upcoming election. The last day to register […]
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Campus housing switches to mixed grade approach
The university will shift to mixed grade housing in the 2022-2023 academic year, with Bergsaker, Tuve and the new Wagoner Hall being open to any student from any grade. Some dorms will be exclusive to some class years. East will remain available only for juniors and seniors, Stavig will be a freshmen-only building and Granskou […]
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Bookstore changes contract, goes digital
Upcoming Morrison Commons renovations set to begin in 2023 include updates to the Augustana Bookstore, which is transitioning to an online ordering system to keep up with surrounding universities. For the summer term of 2022 and onward, all book orders will be placed entirely online through the new system. Augustana merchandise will transition to a […]