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The Buzz

University news by students, for the SAU Community

“The Buzz” is the official, student-run e-newspaper of St. Ambrose University.

The publication has deep roots in SAU history. Throughout the 20th and into the early 21st Centuries, “The Buzz” was traditionally published as a printed newspaper and distributed throughout campus. In 2019, the Department of Communication and Digital Media created the online media hub called, The Hive, to better reach our readers and provide students with the skills and knowledge to publish online content.

Today, Buzz stories are published on the Hive hub and four issues a semester are also emailed to SAU students, faculty, staff, and friends.

In addition to the Buzz stories, all departmental student media content vetted for publication resides on The Hive, including SAUtv and KALA-FM.

Both the Buzz and HIVE are governed by the SAU Publications Board in the Department of Communication. Its advisor is Media and Public Relations Professor Liz Merdian Lareau.

We love to welcome new Buzz writers. Students in COMM 230 and COMM 333 write for the Buzz as part of class instruction. Many students are welcome to enroll to write for credit for the Buzz in COMM 320.

The Latest Buzz

Who Listens When Students Speak: a special report on sexual assault on campus.

Sexual Assault on Campus: Who Listens When Students Speak?

When students report sexual assault, who listens—and what happens next? The Buzz examines St. Ambrose University’s reporting process, survivor resources, and prevention efforts, alongside questions about transparency in campus investigations.
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AI at Ambrose Volume 2: Meeting Julius Caesar in Class

From handwritten workbooks to chatbot conversations with Julius Caesar, SAU professors are rethinking how they teach in the age of AI. In the second installment of “AI at Ambrose,” faculty and students explore what these changes mean for learning—and who’s doing the thinking.
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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.

The Rest of the Buzz

Students Walk to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention

Students at St. Ambrose University held their first Out of the Darkness Campus Walk on April 30, drawing over 60 participants and raising nearly $4,000 to promote suicide prevention awareness and support students affected by mental health challenges.

Students Face Fears of AI Job Replacement 

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Not Your Grandma’s Church: Students Talk Growth in Catholic Church 

Christ the King Chapel at SAU is seeing a surge of young attendees as students and other newcomers increasingly turn to the Catholic Church in search of meaning, community, and connection.

Helpful Tool or Cheating? Students Draw Lines on AI Use

Read about how students are using artificial intelligence tools at SAU.

Conference Finds Gen Z wants to be Seen and Heard on Faith Matters 

At an SAU conference on engaging Gen Z, Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe emphasized how the Catholic Church can offer hope to young people who remain curious and involved, even as they question and seek to be heard.

Summer Paychecks or Passions?

Many SAU students struggle to find work in the midst of their busy schedule. With burnout and stress, it is hard to make money for some.
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89 Crashes Linked to Distracted or Inattentive Driving in Davenport

SAU students, faculty, and staff all are at risk to distracted or inattentive drivers. It is important to know how to stay safe and be attentive on the road.

SAU Student Breaks New Ground Creating Mobile Game

SAU junior Carter Gaber created “Swim Coach Sim,” a unique mobile game where players act as a college swim coach, recruiting athletes and managing seasons instead of controlling races.

The Chemistry of Fun: SAU’s Dr. Andy Axup Makes Science Click for Kids

At the Putnam Museum, SAU chemistry professor Andy Axup volunteers each month to make science fun and approachable for elementary students through energetic, hands-on experiments.

What Do SAU’S International Students Say About America? 

International students at St. Ambrose University say they’re grateful to study in the U.S. despite today’s political climate, valuing the access to quality education and new opportunities.
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