student life

Midweek Musings: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting College

In the spirit of Evie’s last semester of college, listen this week as she shares what she wishes someone would have told her about college before starting several years ago.

SAU Weekly: March 7, 2025

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 […]

Legislation Puts SAU’s DEI Office in Crosshairs

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 […]

SAU Weekly: February 28, 2025

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. […]

SGA Seeks Input on Beehive Revamp

On February 10th, St. Ambrose’s Student Government (SGA) sent out an ongoing survey to all students asking for ideas to improve the Beehive and game room within Ambrose Hall. Many students had thoughtful insights as to what they wanted to see. SGA, so far, has received nearly 100 student responses, many relaying suggestions such as […]

SAU Weekly: February 21, 2025

On our new edition of SAU Weekly, what you need to know before signing your housing contract. Plus, how you can make your voice heard as SGA looks to update the Beehive and Game Room. And how you can protect yourself from what many are calling a “quademic” that’s sweeping the nation. And in sports, […]

A Night to Shine

By Evie Breitbach Since 2014, churches and organizations across the country have partnered with the Tim Tebow Foundation to create a glamorous night out for members of the disabled community.  This year, St. Ambrose had the honor of hosting Night to Shine, an evening of dinner, dancing, and more, on campus in the Rogalski Center.  […]

Pipe Leak Prompts Meal Changes

By Grant Ward On Tuesday, January 21st, there was extreme cold in the Quad Cities. A sprinkler pipebegan to leak that evening likely due to this, impacting The Grove dining area. The scene waschaos, sprinklers raining throughout and the fire alarm going off. In response, all food service was moved to the Rogalski Center lower […]

SAU Weekly: February 14, 2025

On our new edition of SAU Weekly, how much students can expect to see tuition and room & board rise before the next school year. And frigid temperatures put a warm dinner on ice at The Grove as students start the semester. Plus, how SAU and the Tim Tebow Foundation came together to host one […]

Literature Class (Taylor’s Version): A New Taylor Swift-Themed Course at SAU

SAU students are taking a Taylor Swift-themed Course that explores her lyricism as poetry