The Buzz

The latest stories covered by SAU’s student publication, The Buzz.

Behind The Scenes: Student Government Association

The oldest club at St. Ambrose, our very own Student Government Association (SGA), acts as the closest form of representation for the student body.

Bugs on the Walls in Hayes Courtyard

Students will soon be seeing images of insects on the windows in the Hayes courtyard to help sustainability efforts.

Women’s Basketball Team Prepares for Season

SAU Weekly’s Lily Reid takes us to a women’s basketball practice as they gear up for their home opener against Clarke University.

Inside SAU Athletics: Men’s Basketball

Following their exhibition against Division 1 Bradley University, head coach Ray Shovlain and senior forwards Nathan Moeller and Evan Walsh join us for a season preview.

Fighting Bees of ’93 Celebrate Division 1 Victory

SAU Weekly’s Ryan Schiestel takes us back to the Fighting Bees’ victory over Division 1 Western Illinois University as the team is honored during the 2023 homecoming football game.

Inside SAU Athletics: Women’s Basketball

Alex Stepinski and Cole Negen sit down with new SAU Head Coach Zac Exume and Sophomore Caitlyn Thole to discuss the work they’re putting in to prepare for the upcoming season.

I’m a Record Man

A vinyl record collection worth $40,000 may sound insane to some people, but to Donnie Schachel, it sounds like heaven.

It’s Shot O’Clock: Is Vaccination a Consideration for Students This Season?

After a few long months, the hot summer days of September roll into the days of October.Leaves change, temperatures decline, summer turns to fall, the pollen count increases, and thenumber of illnesses in and around campuses spike. At times, it can be difficult to keep yourself 100% healthy. Nurse Nancy Hines emails, “Students are coming […]

Apple Music vs. Spotify: SAU Students Debate The Services

Whether studying late at night, working out at the gym, or getting ready in the morning for classes, like most college students, here at SAU they are listening to music through the convenience of their music streaming service. There are many options, some better than others, that SAU students use.  Students at St. Ambrose University […]

SAU Voters Agree on Something: Political Ads…

As fall marks the beginning of election season, one voter says the corresponding“overbearing,” “aggressive,” and “dramatic” political advertisements are in season, too. Everyyear brings a different election cycle along with their accommodating candidates. Members ofSAU’s community, when asked how they feel about the political advertisements they encounter,reveal an interesting pattern. An SAU sophomore student reports […]