Student Life
For SAU students, voting takes more than choosing a candidate. From navigating absentee ballots and residency requirements to finding time to travel home, students share the challenges of making their voices heard this Election Day.
Tougher competition, longer trips and unfamiliar opponents are bringing new challenges for SAU student-athletes in the Heart of America Athletic Conference. As teams adjust, athletes see opportunities to improve their performance and make their mark.
Sydney Sweeney’s Novig advertisement has SAU athletes divided over marketing and the portrayal of women in sports. Some see an attention-grabbing success, while others say it reinforces a focus on women’s bodies rather than their athletic abilities.
As AI reshapes the workplace, SAU students are considering what it means for their future careers. Many see it as a useful tool rather than a replacement, but concerns about mistakes, overreliance and losing human connection remain.
Buffalo Wild Wings Go has officially arrived on Saint Ambrose’s campus, giving students a new place to grab food after classes, practices and late-night study sessions.
Celebrate SAU Homecoming 2026 with a full week of Fighting Bee pride, campus events, alumni traditions, and the excitement leading up to the big game on Oct. 3. Wear your blue and white, bring your friends, and join the SAU community in making memories.
For St. Ambrose University students returning to campus this fall, finding a parking spot has been a challenge for some. Delays in the university’s new parking-permit system left students waiting for updates through much of August before permits finally became available to the entire student body at once.
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.
