Student Life

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.

89 Crashes Linked to Distracted or Inattentive Driving in Davenport

SAU students, faculty, and staff all are at risk to distracted or inattentive drivers. It is important to know how to stay safe and be attentive on the road.

Losing Her Sight, Finding Direction: A Blind Student’s Path to Purpose

At 23, Delaney Walsh navigates graduate school, coaching, and a lifelong love of sports while adapting to life with Stargardt’s disease and a sudden loss of central vision.