Grant Ward

Grant Ward is currently a Senior at St. Ambrose University. Grant is majoring in Digital Media Production with minors in Marketing and Public Relations. They’re also currently a production assistant and captain for the St. Ambrose Esports team and student worker at the Academic and Career Center.

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SAU on ICE Part 2: “Make Davenport Safe Again” – Some students say they support the City of Davenport’s Opposition to Iowa ICE Directive

Grant Ward
March 11, 2026

SAU Media major and Buzz writer Grant Ward continues their special spring semester series on the operations of and student reactions to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In part 2, they discuss the City of Davenport’s decision not to work with ICE and Kristi Noem’s repositioning.

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SAU on ICE: Campus Reactions to Minneapolis ICE Raids and the Death of Alex Pretti

Grant Ward
February 11, 2026

SAU Media major and Buzz writer, Grant Ward, writes a special spring semester series on the operations of and student reactions to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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What’s the Buzz?: Feast of St. Ambrose

Grant Ward
December 9, 2025

SAU Weekly’s Grant Ward takes a closer look at The Feast of Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of St. Ambrose University.

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What’s the Buzz?: Uncovering a Cold Case with Lindsay Schaefer

Grant Ward
October 31, 2025

SAU Weekly's Grant Ward sits down with SAU English Instructor Lindsay Schaefer to discuss how her student's podcast brought new interest to a 45-year old Davenport cold case.

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Honeypot 7: A Slam Dunk

Grant Ward
September 29, 2025

Check out all the Esports action at Honeypot 7!

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What’s the Buzz?: Previewing Honeypot 7 with Albert Rassavong

Grant Ward
September 23, 2025

SAU Weekly's Grant Ward sits down Albert Rassavong '23, an organizer of Iowa's biggest Esports tournament, to preview what gamers and viewers alike can expect from Honeypot 7!

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Planning for the Future

Grant Ward
September 15, 2025

On Wednesday, September 10th, Christopher Waugh, Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Engagement, attended the Davenport City Council meeting to discuss the current 10-year Campus Master Plan. According to the “Application & Campus Master Plan” document, the purpose of the master plan is “To ensure St. Ambrose University is providing the best facilities […]

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SAU Esports Team Prepares New Space

Grant Ward
September 15, 2025

Cosgrove’s computer lab is being renovated into a new esports facility. According to Keith Hamaker, Director of Esports, the start of this project dates back to Christmas Break of 2024. “I noticed the lab was gutted, so to speak. I stopped by Physical Plant, and I said, ‘Hey, are there any plans to do anything […]

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DEI or DIE Part 4: “We’re Not Going Away” – SAU Students March Towards a United Future

Grant Ward
May 5, 2025

Following the closure of the DEI office, how students are keeping it's cause alive.

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Raging Rivalries and Sweeping Victories

Grant Ward
May 5, 2025

St. Ambrose University beat Augustana College 4-1 in Battle for the River on Saturday, April 26th. The event determined which team would get the Esports Oar for another year. The paddle lists “SAU” and “Bees” on one side and “Augie” and “Vikings” on the other. Before the event started, Keith Hamaker, Director of Esports at […]