The Buzz
The latest stories covered by SAU’s student publication, The Buzz.
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.
As concerns about CTE and head injuries continue, St. Ambrose football is emphasizing helmet safety, concussion education and Guardian Caps during practice. The program’s approach includes properly fitted equipment, safety testing and teaching players how to reduce unnecessary head contact on the field.
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.
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.
