The Buzz
The latest stories covered by SAU’s student publication, The Buzz.
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 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.
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.
Students at St. Ambrose University held their first Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 30, drawing over 60 participants and raising nearly $4,000 to promote suicide prevention awareness and support students affected by mental health challenges.
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.
Read about how students are using artificial intelligence tools at SAU.
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.
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.
Participation in high school sports has rapidly declined over the years. Learn how SAU's football team has dealt with this issue in recruiting college athletes.
