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Research: Equinotherapy in Sioux Falls

Research: Equinotherapy in Sioux Falls Project Proposal: Measuring Community Impact for HorsePower About the paper Publication Reading time ARI- Proposal 10 min Overview We propose a study that analyzes the effectiveness, accessibility, and financial sustainability of the equine therapy program offered by HorsePower. The overall objective is to provide solid data on the program’s impact […]


Books Analysis: The Lies That Bind

Books Analysis: The Lies That Bind About the paper Publication date Reading time Apr 20, 2026 8 min Sources Gomberg-Muñoz, Ruth. “Human Rights on the Border.” American Anthropologist, vol. 112, no. 1, 2010, pp. 143–44. JSTOR, http://www.jstor.org/stable/20638769. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024. Rietig, Victoria, and Christian Bilfinger. “Walls Against Migration?: About Perceived Truth in the U.S. […]

Mevieval Walls In a Modern World

Medieval Walls In A Modern World About the paper Publication date Reading time Nov 27, 2026 8 min Sources Appiah, Kwame Anthony. The Lies That Bind : Rethinking Identity : Creed, Country, Colour, Class, Culture. London, Profile Books, 2019. Yascha Mounk. The Identity Trap. Penguin Group, 23 Sept. 2025. Varshney, Ashutosh. “India, Pakistan, and Kashmir: […]

Freshman tennis player stands out for fierce determination

Freshman tennis player stands out for fierce determination Freshman Fernanda Sandoval Rodriguez looks on with determination mid-swing. Photo submitted by Fernanda Sandoval Rodriguez. About the paper Publication date Reading time March 25, 2025 7 min With her favorite outfit chosen the night before, a cap carefully adjusted, and her blonde braid tied in a high […]

In memory of Pope Francis

In memory of Pope Francis, who broke barriers, built bridges, and modeled love About this paper Publication date Reading time Section May 8, 2025 6 min Forum/Opinion I received the news of Pope Francis’s death last week on April 21. I had just met up with my boyfriend when he said with a serious expression, […]

Augustana student’s award-winning work debuts at Premiere Playhouse’s showcase

Augustana student’s award-winning work debuts at Premiere Playhouse’s showcase Mikennah Oleson’s award-winning play, “Aftermath,” premieres at the Orpheum Theater Center on Feb. 13. Photo submitted by Mikennah Oleson. About this paper Publication date Reading time Award winning piece Fev 28, 2025 4 min Pinnacle Awards 2025 One hour. That’s all the time you have left […]

Four candidates outline visions for Central District seat

Four candidates outline visions for Central District seat Left to right: Tommy Kunz, Zak Okuwe, Bob Trzynka and Zach DeBoer are seated on the stage in Hamre. Photo by Nina Luz. About this paper Publication date Reading time May 8, 2026 6 min On Wednesday, April 29, four City Council candidates debated in Hamre Hall […]

Desktop Computers to be Phased out of Classrooms

Desktop Computers to be Phased out of Classrooms IT will replace the desktop computers currently found in classrooms around campus. Photo from iStock About the paper Publication date Reading time Apr 17, 2025 4 min To modernize classroom infrastructure, the Information Technology (IT) department plans to remove 81 faculty computers and implement a new system […]

ASA selects program fellows

Augustana Student Government selects program fellows The Johnston-Adhikari strategic plan, which includes five fellowship program areas. Graphic submitted by Annie Johnston. About the paper Publication date Reading time March 3, 2025 3 min President Annie Johnston and Vice President Prince Adhikari revealed the Augustana Student Association’s (ASA) selections for its first research fellowship program on […]

Influencer student draws Brazilians to Augustana

Influencer student draws Brazilians to Augustana Gabriela Rabboni poses for a picture with professors and fellow Brazilian students at a dinner hosted by assistant professor of anthropology Trent Trombley and his wife. Photo by Gabriela Rabboni. Who is Nina? Publication date Reading time Award winning piece Nov 22, 2024 4 min Pinnacle Awards 2025 May […]