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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

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.

Battle for the River 2026: SAU Win for a Fourth Year in a Row, Sending off Seniors in Style 

St. Ambrose University defeated Augustana College 4-1 in the annual Battle for the River on May 2, earning SAU Esports its fourth straight victory in the rivalry.

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.

The Rest of the Buzz

Students Face Fears of AI Job Replacement 

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Not Your Grandma’s Church: Students Talk Growth in Catholic Church 

Christ the King Chapel at SAU is seeing a surge of young attendees as students and other newcomers increasingly turn to the Catholic Church in search of meaning, community, and connection.

Helpful Tool or Cheating? Students Draw Lines on AI Use

Read about how students are using artificial intelligence tools at SAU.

Conference Finds Gen Z wants to be Seen and Heard on Faith Matters 

At an SAU conference on engaging Gen Z, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe emphasized how the Catholic Church can offer hope to young people who remain curious and involved, even as they question and seek to be heard.

Summer Paychecks or Passions?

Many SAU students struggle to find work in the midst of their busy schedule. With burnout and stress, it is hard to make money for some.
Young Driver with phone in hand at the wheel of a car.

89 Crashes Linked to Distracted or Inattentive Driving in Davenport

SAU students, faculty, and staff all are at risk to distracted or inattentive drivers. It is important to know how to stay safe and be attentive on the road.

SAU Student Breaks New Ground Creating Mobile Game

SAU junior Carter Gaber created “Swim Coach Sim,” a unique mobile game where players act as a college swim coach, recruiting athletes and managing seasons instead of controlling races.

The Chemistry of Fun: SAU’s Dr. Andy Axup Makes Science Click for Kids

At the Putnam Museum, SAU chemistry professor Andy Axup volunteers each month to make science fun and approachable for elementary students through energetic, hands-on experiments.

What Do SAU’S International Students Say About America? 

International students at St. Ambrose University say they’re grateful to study in the U.S. despite today’s political climate, valuing the access to quality education and new opportunities.

SAU Students Speak Out Against Iran War

On April 7, 2026, President Trump and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire following controversial remarks that sparked bipartisan backlash. SAU students voiced strong opposition to the war, criticizing its impact on innocent lives.
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