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On Sunday, March 9th, St. Ambrose President Dr. Amy Novak and the Student Government Association hosted a student forum to address ongoing developments affecting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the state and federal levels. Student Government Association President Jack Day stated, “I had a…check-in meeting with President Novak a couple of weeks ago, and […]
On this edition of SAU Weekly, Student Government Association addresses a growing issue facing higher ed with a Student Forum. And amid the war between Ukraine and Russia, what one of our own here at St. Ambrose wants you to know. In sports, the SAU Men’s Bowling looks to strike gold in Las Vegas as […]
Homecoming week at St. Ambrose is filled with fun, from games and pep-rallies all the way to the yearly football game. For one member of the 2023-24 basketball team, however, this weekend crushed his spirit. Kieran Farrell, a junior at the time, says, “I went up to block my teammate and he pumpfaked. I jumped, […]
On Tuesday, the SAU Super Smash Bro’s Esports team faced off against their rivals from across the river, the Augustana Vikings, ahead of their annual Battle for the River. It was a best of three, king of the hill style match for our Fighting Bees Tuesday night as they faced their cross town rival the […]
The Rogalski Center prides itself on being a welcoming environment for all SAU students. Different departments line its walls, ready to help at a moment’s notice. One of these departments is the Academic and Career Planning Center. Laurie Harrison, Assistant Director of Career Planning, says, “The Academic and Career Planning Center is here to help […]
On this edition of SAU Weekly, how you can book the perfect trip abroad and nab an internship that’s right for you. Pus, see how setting your clock ahead one hour this weekend could negatively affect your mental health. In sports, SAU esports takes on Quad City rivals Augustana in Super Smash Bros. Plus, how […]
Last week, many of our Fighting Bees packed their bags in preparation for their return to the indoor track national meet in Gainesville, Florida. However, for senior Will Dowda, it was his first time making the trip. “I wasn’t expecting it, so I’m kinda just excited to be there and have fun racing,” says Will. […]
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order affecting countless diversity, equality, and inclusion programs across the nation, putting the purpose of the programs under a microscope. Iowa lawmakers are now following suit with HSB 60, a bill that would eliminate DEI offices at private universities. Students at SAU believe it is important for everyone […]
The interview transcription review is included below: Things are changing rapidly at the state and federal levels, but let’s rewind a bit. How exactly did we get to HB60 and other legislation that targets DEI programs and grant funding? “There’s two larger conversations here. One is at the state level, which you’re referring to in […]
In this edition of SAU Weekly, we explain how efforts from state and federal lawmakers to cut Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs could put university funding at risk. We sit down with SAU president Dr. Amy Novak to discuss the university’s response. Plus, find out what campus resource will be closing its doors in June. […]
