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Bell Tower Gets a Tune-Up

At the heart of St. Ambrose University stands one of its most iconic and beloved landmarks, the Chapel bell tower. Built in 1952, the tower has long been a symbol of tradition, reflection, and community on campus. Recently, the Chapel tower has been undergoing careful brick restoration. While the work might not be immediately noticeable […]

Summer Housing Leaves Seniors Feeling Slighted

Summer housing is nothing new at St. Ambrose University. However, this summer’s housing for St. Ambrose students will feature a big change, as students will go from living in apartments to dorms. Residence Life Area Coordinator Steven McConnell says this is a change that needs to happen. “For two and a half decades, [the apartments] […]

SAU Weekly: May 9, 2025

🎬 SAU Weekly’s Final Newscast of the Semester! 🏠 Summer Housing Scramble – Students speak out after being moved into dorms for the summer. What’s behind the unexpected switch? 🔔 Bell Tower Tune-Up – One of SAU’s most iconic landmarks is getting a fresh new look. We’ll tell you why. 🎶 Ending on a High […]

Young Bees See Success in Men’s Volleyball Season

The SAU men’s volleyball team hit the court this season with plenty of heart, but not much experience. They started the season with a roster full of first-year players and few returners. This led to the Bees facing an up-hill climb from the start, but saw much improvement. Head coach, Ray Green, says, “so we […]

The Buzz Talks to SAU Campus Ministry About the Conclave and Selecting a New Pope

The Buzz talks to University Chaplain Father Dale Mallory and Dr. Ella Johnson about the impact of Pope Francis' reign on the Catholic Church and the impact of his passing.

DEI or DIE Part 4: “We’re Not Going Away” – SAU Students March Towards a United Future

Following the closure of the DEI office, how students are keeping it's cause alive.

Undergrads Showcase Their Hard Work

It's time to see what the students of SAU have been working on.

Raging Rivalries and Sweeping Victories

St. Ambrose University beat Augustana College 4-1 in Battle for the River on Saturday, April 26th.  The event determined which team would get the Esports Oar for another year. The paddle lists “SAU” and “Bees” on one side and “Augie” and “Vikings” on the other. Before the event started, Keith Hamaker, Director of Esports at […]

Quercus Previews 34th Edition

St. Ambrose’s creative arts journal, Quercus, hosted their journal release event on April 30th. The event consisted of sneak peeks from their 34th volume that went live on their website on May 1st.  Contributors of the journal had a chance to showcase their writing, artwork, and audio/video pieces at the gathering. Many people came together […]

Walking For Sexual Assault Awareness

SAAT asked the men of SAU to don a pair of heels and walk to raise awareness for sexual assault survivors.