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Take a look into the Augustana Mirror

Take a look into the Augustana Mirror

It’s Friday afternoon, and the sun is shining through the window. You’re studying, grabbing a coffee with a friend or getting ready to head back to your dorm when, beside you, a newspaper swiftly floats down onto the table, delivered by a student carrying a large stack of

Behind the scenes of the Archaeology Lab

Tucked away on the edge of campus, a giant metal mammoth guards Augustana’s Archaeology Lab. Lab One, a converted single-story home, wouldn’t look out of place in any American city. A peek through the window of Lab Two, a once-bustling art gallery, reveals a shelf of skulls that

Brewing, fermentation cohort brews 'Orange Honey Saison'

Brewing, fermentation cohort brews 'Orange Honey Saison'

Anticipation is building for Augustana’s brewing and fermentation students. After years of intense work and dedication from campus and Sioux Falls community members, a single project could be the make or break: fifteen weeks, four students and one artisan beer they call “Orange Honey Saison.” Augustana’s first graduating

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Vinyl Taco

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Vinyl Taco

My friend and I were craving some delicious Mexican food after a long day of class and work, and Vinyl Taco was just a few short minutes away from campus. The retro environment mixed with steaming hot, mouth-watering tacos immediately made me want to come back for more. Upon walking

Freshman tennis player stands out for fierce determination

With her favorite outfit chosen the night before, a cap carefully adjusted, and her blonde braid tied in a high ponytail, Fernanda Sandoval Rodriguez gets ready to step onto the court. Her hands turn upward to hold her racket ritualistically, as if the gesture will bring her luck in the

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

Library takes on reading challenge: 'Reach for a sweet read'

Library takes on reading challenge: 'Reach for a sweet read'

This March, the Mikkelsen Library joins the Sioux Falls school district and Siouxland Libraries in their annual “Everybody Reads Challenge.” This will be the first time that Augustana participates in this challenge. The theme of this year’s challenge is “Reach for a Sweet Read.” The library designed a gumball