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

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

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

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.

In this episode, Viking Reflections sits down with freshmen Ian Sheaffer and Nolan Ferri to talk about their band, its history and musical inspiration. To read more articles from this week's issue, visit the Mirror website.

In this episode, Viking Reflections summarizes a few of the top stories in the Augustana Mirror. Check out full articles on the Mirror website or find a copy around campus. Reporters on the stories featured include Nora Winckler and Hailey Dingman.

In this episode, Viking Reflections summarizes a few of the top stories in the Augustana Mirror. Check out full articles on the Mirror website or find a copy around campus. Reporters on the stories featured include Avneet Tiwana, Abbey Stegenga, Ryleigh Tupper, Sydney Denekamp and Seth Miller.

In this episode, Viking Reflections summarizes a few of the top stories in the Augustana Mirror. Check out full articles on the Mirror website or find a copy around campus. Also, make sure to read the SMIRROR issue for some satirical journalism. Reporters on the stories featured include Abbey Stegenga, Sydney Denekamp, Veda Tonneson, Olivia Bertino, Seth Miller and Alayna Jones.

In this episode, Viking Reflections summarizes a few of the top stories in the Augustana Mirror. Check out full articles on the Mirror website or find a copy around campus. Reporters on the stories featured include Avneet Tiwana, Ryleigh Tupper, Veda Tonneson, Nora Winckler and Zach Richardson. 

In this episode, Viking Reflections summarizes a few of the top stories in the Augustana Mirror. Check out full articles on the Mirror website or find a copy around campus.  Reporters on the stories featured include Nora Winckler, Veda Tonneson, Kat Elgersma, Andrew Kronaizl, Seth Miller and Zach Richardson. Script editing was done thanks to Sydney Denekamp. 

Today's episode Chelsea talks to ASA 21/22 President Courtney Chrystal and Vice President Mekhi Moore. Be sure to tune in to see what plans they have set for next year

Chelsea sits down with Brian Hanegan, Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Music at Augustana, to talk about his new album Constellation. 

Senior Logan Swanson aka DJ Zauce sits down with Chelsea to discuss his new album. Listen until the end to hear Ferda (feat. 3NAM3S) and you can stream DJ Zauce's new album anywhere you stream music. Link to Year of the Zauce on ... Spotify Sound Cloud Apple Music

Chelsea sits down with Mikkelsen Library faculty Craig Johnson and Ana Olivier to discuss the new things the library has to offer such as their one-button studio and how to find research help for symposium. Be sure to stay tuned until the end to hear about Mikkelsen Madness, the library's annual book battle. 

Today's episode features Dave O'Hara and Steven Minister, professors of religion, philosophy and classics at Augustana. They speak in favor of undergraduate education while discussing some of the disadvantages of college that come with a cost. 

In this episode, Chelsea interviews two ASA diversity senators, Sara Alhasnawi and Onajite Taire. The students dive into projects they have been working on to better implement diversity and inclusion on campus.  

In this episode, Chelsea interviews Becky Hicks and talks about her experience with supernatural life on campus. Later in the episode, English Professor Patrick Hicks does a reading of Edgar Allen Poe's, The Raven. Prepare for a good scare.

Welcome to Viking Reflections! In the first episode of the semester, Chelsea interviews Viking Royalty Audrey Cope and Layne Symington. She even takes the time to read some of Layne's most famous tweets.  This podcast was edited and recorded using Achor, a free plattorm for podcasting creation.