Viking Reflections

From April 25 to May 18, the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery will feature work from seven graduating artists, four of whom are BFA students.

In this episode of Viking Reflections, Mallory Arndt and Haley Hoffer sit down to discuss their pieces and experiences with art. 

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A psychology professor introduced Augustana to The Body Project in an attempt to build body positivity in young women. With contributions from a sociology professor and students, the initiative aims to break down unrealistic beauty standards and provide students with tools to combat poor body satisfaction.

In this episode of Viking Reflections, psychology professor Lindsay Howard and senior Samantha Knudson sit down to discuss The Body Project.

To read more articles from this week's issue, visit the Mirror's website.

The Augustana Student Association held its third annual Diversity Summit on April 6 as an effort to encourage more diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the school. 

With the theme of teaching attendees how to be better citizens, the summit provided an opportunity for people to learn how to be good neighbors in a diverse world.

In this episode of Viking Reflections, senior JayVian Farr, the chair of ASA's diversity, equity and social justice committee, and freshman Maya Madson sit down to discuss the event.

To read more articles from this week's issue, visit the Mirror's website.

As part of a sustainability grant, students and faculty have taken on the role of on-campus beekeepers with the goal of leaving an environmental impact on their community.

In this episode of Viking Reflections, senior Janae Becher and professor David O’Hara, director of environmental studies and sustainability, sit down to discuss the project.

To read more articles from this week's issue, visit the Mirror's website.

A group of high school students from Wuhan, China, visited Augustana for two weeks in February. They lived on campus, took classes and explored the city of Sioux Falls.

In this episode of Viking Reflections, two of the students, their teacher and Heather Reed, interim co-director of international programs, sit down to discuss the program.

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In this episode, three Augustana students share about their study abroad experiences during J-term.

Senior Abby Vanden Berge traveled to Austria, senior Luke Bacialli went to Ecuador and junior Elizabeth Toso visited Costa Rica.

To read more articles from this week's issue, visit the Mirror's website.

On Nov. 15, one sophomore swimmer earned a spot in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials with a time of 25.69 in the 50-meter freestyle. 

Held at the Midco Aquatic Center, the event marked the first time Bryn Greenwaldt swam in a long-course meters pool. 

In this episode of Viking Reflections, Greenwaldt and head swimming and diving coach Andrew Makepeace discuss the achievement.

To read more articles from this week's issue, visit the Mirror's website.

In this episode, Viking Reflections sits down with editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers to discuss his career, artwork and exhibition in the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery.

From Nov. 16 to Dec. 14, the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery will display "Drawing Truth to Power: 40 Years of Political Cartoons by Rob Rogers."

To read more articles from this week's issue, visit the Mirror's website.

In this episode, Viking Reflections meets with sociology professor Spencier Ciaralli and junior Angelica Morales to discuss the first semester of the gender, sexuality and women's studies minor.

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On Oct. 8, Augustana community members gathered to celebrate and learn about the importance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Listen to the story on Viking Reflections.