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Avneet Tiwana

Avneet is a junior at Augustana University, where she majors in computer information systems, business administration, and management. She currently serves as the variety editor.

Randi Maiers Takes Over as Director of Student Engagement

Randi Maiers Takes Over as Director of Student Engagement

Randi Maiers took over as Augustana's director of student engagement this April following Nathan McQuinn’s departure, who left the position after nearly two years of service. The leadership transition occurred midway through the spring semester, with Maiers — who previously served as assistant director of student engagement — taking

Model UN hosts conference for local high schoolers

Model UN hosts conference for local high schoolers

Tucked away in Madsen Center this February, high school students from across the region gathered for Augustana’s Model United Nations event, tackling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam controversy — a complex water rights issue affecting multiple African nations. The day-long conference allowed participants to assume the roles of UN delegates

Mikkelsen furthers open educational resource initiative

Mikkelsen furthers open educational resource initiative

While most Augustana students were calculating their textbook expenses for the semester, senior Anne Sprecher received unexpected news from her professor: One of her required books would cost absolutely nothing. She's one of nearly 800 students experiencing the benefits of Ole's Open Text Initiative, a program

Recreational Services orchestrates Late Night Roller Skating revival with throwback theme

Recreational Services orchestrates Late Night Roller Skating revival with throwback theme

Augustana’s Recreational Services plans to bring back Late Night Roller Skating on March 1 at Skate City, reviving an event that has been on hiatus since the 2020-2021 school year. “Going into the year, Rec Services was looking to increase the number of Late Nights they offer,” Brooklyn Townsend,

Augustana Choir to unveil decade-long project with tour, recording this March

Augustana Choir to unveil decade-long project with tour, recording this March

The Augustana Choir will launch a tour in March incorporating performance, recording and recruitment initiatives that marks the beginning of a decade-long project called “Tiårasang,” which is Norwegian for “decade-song.” “I hope that more people become aware of the artistry of the Augustana Choir,” Russell Svenningsen, conductor of the Augustana

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Shahi Palace spices things up

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Shahi Palace spices things up

When I moved to Sioux Falls, given my “Indianness,” one of the first things I did was check out all of the Indian restaurants and stores. Here’s the thing about Indian food: Whenever I hear my friends talking about it, they usually just know butter chicken, chicken tikka masala,

Growing in Faith: Buntrock scholars find purpose in campus ministry

Growing in Faith: Buntrock scholars find purpose in campus ministry

For Berit Gilbertson, it was her grandmother's passing that sparked a deeper connection to faith, and for John Mortrude, it was the encouragement from his pastor and school counselor. Through different paths, both found themselves at Augustana University as part of the inaugural cohort of Buntrock Scholars and