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Jocelyn Baas

Jocelyn Baas is a junior at Augustana University. She currently serves as Forum editor

Augustana ice-breaker: Chapel in Midco Arena draws crowd of 230

Augustana ice-breaker: Chapel in Midco Arena draws crowd of 230

The sports announcer’s rich, melodic voice rang throughout the hockey arena: “This morning’s worship is brought to you by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.” The crowd of 230 spectators — Augustana students and Sioux Falls community members alike — laughed with surprise at hearing the familiar voice

Registrar Joni Krueger resigns

If Registrar Joni Krueger is one thing, it is good at her job. Krueger does not only perform the duties of a typical registrar: She also serves as Assistant Vice Provost and Co-Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies. Krueger has taken on a wide variety of other responsibilities across

Angles: Should ICE be allowed to enter college campuses?

College campuses are seen as places to learn — places where students can interact with people from diverse backgrounds as well as from different parts of the country and world. Right now, however, the issues surrounding immigration are ever-present in political conversation and action. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Pre-med student awarded French study-abroad scholarship to Paris

Riley Houseman has been called a jack of all trades – in fact, he gets that a lot. The junior is a biochemistry major with aspirations of a career in medicine, serves as Treasurer for Augustana’s newly established Brew and Gold student organization, and plays classical piano. To top it

Alumnus directs first big-budget film: ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ focuses on family, human spirit

Alumnus directs first big-budget film: ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ focuses on family, human spirit

Augustana alumnus Andrew Kightlinger is moving up in the world of film. “Lost on a Mountain in Maine” is Kightlinger’s first directorial project with a multi-million dollar budget. Produced by Sylvester Stallone and distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment, the film is based on the true story of 12-year-old Donn

Which nature documentary focus is most interesting?

Learning about the natural world attracts many hobbyists: outdoorspeople, scientists and college students in search of some much-needed fresh air. Now, we don’t have to go outside to learn about worlds thousands of kilometers away from our favorite recliner. For this reason, nature documentaries attract many people. A few

Reading Augustana: “Place,” The Center for Western Studies

Reading Augustana: “Place,” The Center for Western Studies

Thanks to CWS Executive Director Harry Thompson for his help with this installment of Reading Augustana. When one “reads” Augustana, some parts of our institution jump out for obvious consideration, such as the academic buildings, the Commons, the Elmen and Midco Arena. However, one building often gets overlooked by students,