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SAU Weekly: October 30, 2026

In this edition of SAU Weekly, a look at the ongoing updates to campus townhouses and a preview of SAU Theatre's Fall production. In sports, a recap of the inaugural Mercy-Ambrose Classic and we check in with the SAU Cross-Country team as the prepare for their conference meet.

Students Ready for Election’s Ads to Stop 

With the 2026 midterms days away, SAU students share frustration with negative political ads, concerns about a divided country and mixed feelings about following the election.

Home or Campus? How SAU Students Plan to Vote 

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.

SAU Weekly: October 23, 2026

On this edition of SAU Weekly, reaction to the university's updated building access policy. Plus, meet the senior whose literary work is getting national attention. In sports, Head Men's Basketball Coach Ray Shovlain announces his retirement and the university breaks ground on a new baseball facility.

Revealing Sydney Sweeney Ad Sparks Athlete Reaction 

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.

SAU Goes Green for Sustainability Fest

SAU Weekly's Brandt Williams takes us to the annual Sustainability Fest, where various campus clubs and community organizations showcase ways of being sustainable.

KALA This Week: October 12, 2026

In this edition of KALA This Week, SAU Dance Marathon puts their best foot forward for their Fall Push Week, the SAU Library looks back at 30 years of student service, and students go green at the annual Sustainability Fest.

SAU Weekly: October 9, 2026

On this edition of SAU Weekly, our Dance Marathon chapter puts its best foot forward, the Sustainability Fest encourages students to go green and we look back at 30 years of our campus library.

What’s the Buzz?: Previewing Dance Marathon’s Push Week

SAU Weekly's Evelyn Shaw sits down with SAU Dance Marathon's VP of Finance Emily Drifka for a preview of another exciting Fall Push Week. Plus, get a look at the fresh new look at DM15's new branding!

NAIA Considers Fifth Season for Student Athletes

SAU Weekly's CJ Boone explains the proposal to grant student athletes in the NAIA an additional fifth season of competition.