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The Buzz

University news by students, for the SAU Community

“The Buzz” is the official, student-run e-newspaper of St. Ambrose University.

The publication has deep roots in SAU history. Throughout the 20th and into the early 21st Centuries, “The Buzz” was traditionally published as a printed newspaper and distributed throughout campus. In 2019, the Department of Communication and Digital Media created the online media hub called, The Hive, to better reach our readers and provide students with the skills and knowledge to publish online content.

Today, Buzz stories are published on the Hive hub and four issues a semester are also emailed to SAU students, faculty, staff, and friends.

In addition to the Buzz stories, all departmental student media content vetted for publication resides on The Hive, including SAUtv and KALA-FM.

Both the Buzz and HIVE are governed by the SAU Publications Board in the Department of Communication. Its advisor is Media and Public Relations Professor Liz Merdian Lareau.

We love to welcome new Buzz writers. Students in COMM 230 and COMM 333 write for the Buzz as part of class instruction. Many students are welcome to enroll to write for credit for the Buzz in COMM 320.

The Latest Buzz

Who Listens When Students Speak: a special report on sexual assault on campus.

Sexual Assault on Campus: Who Listens When Students Speak?

When students report sexual assault, who listens—and what happens next? The Buzz examines St. Ambrose University’s reporting process, survivor resources, and prevention efforts, alongside questions about transparency in campus investigations.
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AI at Ambrose Volume 2: Meeting Julius Caesar in Class

From handwritten workbooks to chatbot conversations with Julius Caesar, SAU professors are rethinking how they teach in the age of AI. In the second installment of “AI at Ambrose,” faculty and students explore what these changes mean for learning—and who’s doing the thinking.
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Students Ready for Election’s Ads to Stop 

With the 2026 midterms days away, SAU students share frustration with negative political ads, concerns about a divided country and mixed feelings about following the election.

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First-Time Student Voters Ready to Use Their Voices

For St. Ambrose's first-time student voters, casting a ballot is a chance to make their voices heard. From rising grocery and housing costs to concerns about fundamental rights, freshmen are heading into the Nov. 3 election hoping their votes can help shape their futures.
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“Angry and Disappointed”: St. Ambrose Students’ Concerns on the Cornell 7 

The Cornell 7 case has SAU students discussing consent, campus safety and accountability. Students share their concerns about supporting survivors, recognizing when someone cannot consent and stepping in when a friend’s behavior puts others at risk.
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Home or Campus? How SAU Students Plan to Vote 

For SAU students, voting takes more than choosing a candidate. From navigating absentee ballots and residency requirements to finding time to travel home, students share the challenges of making their voices heard this Election Day.
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Revealing Sydney Sweeney Ad Sparks Athlete Reaction 

Sydney Sweeney’s Novig advertisement has SAU athletes divided over marketing and the portrayal of women in sports. Some see an attention-grabbing success, while others say it reinforces a focus on women’s bodies rather than their athletic abilities.
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Late-Night Bites: Students Welcome B-Dubs

Buffalo Wild Wings Go has officially arrived on Saint Ambrose’s campus, giving students a new place to grab food after classes, practices and late-night study sessions.
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SAU Homecoming Brings Fighting Bee Community Together

Celebrate SAU Homecoming 2026 with a full week of Fighting Bee pride, campus events, alumni traditions, and the excitement leading up to the big game on Oct. 3. Wear your blue and white, bring your friends, and join the SAU community in making memories.
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Who’s “Big Daddy?” St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy Campuses Adjust to Merger

St. Ambrose and Mount Mercy students and faculty are adjusting to the realities of the universities’ merger, from shared classes and technology changes to concerns about Mount Mercy’s identity. While some see expanded programs and resources ahead, others are still waiting for answers as the transition continues.

AI at Ambrose: Who’s Doing the Thinking?

In the first installment of his four-part series AI at Ambrose, George Coin examines how St. Ambrose students are using artificial intelligence in their academic work—and where they draw the line between using AI as a helpful learning tool and using it in ways that could be considered cheating.

SAU on ICE Part 3: Students React to New Deployments, Detainee Deaths, and the City of Davenport’s Stand 

Grant Ward’s final installment widens the focus from campus reactions to the larger ICE debate, covering how the Davenport Aldermen discussion began, recent detainee deaths, and the agency’s expanding deployments. It also notes that 330 ICE agents are being sent to more than 40 states and Puerto Rico, with Texas receiving the largest share and several other cities and towns also targeted.

St. Ambrose University Launches Redesigned Core Curriculum for Fall 2026

Starting in Fall 2026, St. Ambrose University will launch a redesigned core curriculum across its campuses aimed at integrating disciplines and equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to build a more just future.
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