Student Life

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.

Are Trad Wives on the Rise? SAU Students are Unsure

SAU students are divided on the rise of “TradWife” content and the cultural impact of shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which has gained popularity alongside shifting conversations about gender roles on social media.

Is Living at Home the Only Option After College?

As graduation approaches, many SAU seniors are making plans for what life will look like after they walk across the stage. For some, that vision includes moving into their own apartment, gaining independence, and starting their careers. However, for many students in the Class of 2026, that expectation is being replaced by a different reality […]

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.

 Bowler Turns Dream Season into Lasting Legacy

SAU sophomore, Tyler Close, won both individual and team bowling championships this past year, and is know reflecting on the amazing season he has had.