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What’s all that pastry and wool at Augsburg?

What’s all that pastry and wool at Augsburg?

Krumkake. Kransekake. Lefse. Julekage. Just try to say that three times fast. I’m surrounded by the stuff in the dining hall — a big spread of Scandinavian treats with holiday decorations and live classical music in the background. Heart-shaped vafler with jam and whipped cream? I’m in. I’ll even take the strange brown slices of…
by Alex Friedrich

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Augsburg’s greener way to do chemistry

Augsburg’s greener way to do chemistry

I'm in Prof. Michael Wentzel's organic chemistry class, and he's showing his students how to do chemistry in a more environmentally friendly way.
by Alex Friedrich

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Man, the sounds that come out of Augsburg

Man, the sounds that come out of Augsburg

My lunch companions -- sophomores Matthew Kukar and Conor Doebbert -- are in Augsburg's club for beatboxing.
by Alex Friedrich

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My seasonal lunch at Augsburg

My seasonal lunch at Augsburg

Now the food is starting to get good.
by Alex Friedrich

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Why they don’t sit still in Augsburg’s chapel

Why they don’t sit still in Augsburg’s chapel

Listen to holiday carols and hymns sung in various Scandinavian languages -- and watch a little dance.
by Alex Friedrich

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What an Augsburg apartment looks like

What an Augsburg apartment looks like

Huq lives in Luther Hall, a low-rise building offering apartment-style living.
by Alex Friedrich

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Nilla wafers and ketchup at Augsburg

Nilla wafers and ketchup at Augsburg

The variety is a little limited, but the food is solid.
by Alex Friedrich

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A day at Augsburg College

A day at Augsburg College

I'm spending today at Augsburg College, one of the smallest, densest four-year campuses in the state.
by Alex Friedrich

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Bemidji students join unrest over chancellor

Bemidji students join unrest over chancellor

The vote came the same day the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities chairman renewed a call for mediation between Chancellor Steven Rosenstone, faculty unions and even students.
by Alex Friedrich

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MnSCU board calls for overhaul mediation

The chairman of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system board made a renewed call for mediation between faculty unions and MnSCU leaders in their dispute.
by Alex Friedrich

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