Category: Top Stories
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Augie Access students not on homecoming ballot
Augie Access seniors were not included on the royalty ballot for Viking Days earlier this school year. While most Augie Access seniors said they did not mind, many students and staff said they hope the students in the program will be included in future years and that the Viking Days committee will make changes to […]
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Heating problems fixed in East and Granskou
Many students shivered this October as Granskou and East Halls experienced issues with heating early in the month. The heat in both buildings has been restored and the problem has been fixed. East Hall director Kelsey Beznoska said that the root of the problem in East was a crack in the condensate return line. Granskou’s […]
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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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Angles: Are store-bought or homemade gifts better?
As the holidays are quickly approaching, questions arise about gift-giving etiquette. How much is it appropriate to spend on a gift? Should you get a gift for all of your professors or just your favorites? If someone gets you a gift, are you obligated to get them one in return? The right way to get […]
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Find a better nominee: The RNC should find a better presidential candidate
All views expressed are solely the author’s Election Day 2022 is over, and it’s time to throw out the postcards, pick up the yard signs and look at what the American people are saying about the kind of political climate they are looking for. Many analysts predicted the formation of a “red wave” across the nation, […]
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Businesses should choose sustainable Black Friday alternatives
Everyone knows what comes after Thanksgiving. No, it’s not Christmas. It’s Black Friday, the event of the year where people charge to stores to feast upon great prices the day after they feasted upon great food. Recently, some companies have replaced their Black Friday deals with a “Green Friday’’ approach. According to an article by […]
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Tuition set to increase 5%
Tuition will be raised by 5% for the 2023-24 academic year, increasing the cost of tuition by $1,817 per student, according to a breakdown provided by CFO Shannan Nelson. The combined total of tuition and fees will increase by 4.95% from the current academic year. The increase was broken into separate categories. Tuition itself increased […]
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Twitter can be frustrating but remains necessary
Less than a month after Elon Musk took control of Twitter, the platform appears to be nearing total collapse. Twitter’s most important workers have either resigned or been fired, including those in charge of cybersecurity, privacy and legal compliance. Musk’s move to lay off hundreds of content moderation contractors may be the final nail in […]
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Apps could help reduce food waste
In the U.S. alone, 40% of produce is wasted, which contributes to 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country. Food waste not only has negative effects on the environment, but also takes a toll on the economy. Every year, $1.2 trillion worth of food is thrown away in the U.S. according to Too […]
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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 […]