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A new interim director has been hired for Luther College Counseling Service. Photo courtesy of Luther College.
New Hire and Next Steps for Luther College Counseling Service
Niamh Mee, Staff Writer • December 18, 2024
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Head Softball Coach Renae Hartl announced she will be stepping down as athletic director and continuing as head coach for the softball program. Photo Courtesy of Luther College.
Renae Hartl Steps Down as Athletic Director
Niamh Mee, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024
Keagan Larson ('25) utilizes a campus computer for class. Photo courtesy of Luther College. Photographer: Kent Kriegshauser.
Student Frustrations With Campus Internet Heard by Information Technology Services
Lilly Timm, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
Vocal Jazz, a student-led jazz ensemble, is a new student organization on campus. Photo courtesy of Vocal Jazz.
Swinging into Campus: New Vocal Jazz Ensemble Hits the Right Notes
William Scott, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024

Vocal Jazz is a new student-led music organization on campus for the fall semester. The ensemble operates independently from the two pre-existing...

Assistant Professor of Music Adrianna Tam conducting during Christmas at Luther 2023. Photo courtesy of Hans Harelimana Hirwa ('25).
Creating A Choir and Community of Love: Assistant Professor of Music Adrianna Tam
Niamh Mee, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

When a visitor walks into a Collegiate Chorale rehearsal, they usually introduce themselves to the group. Then, they get asked the question,...

Luther's Undeclared a cappella poses with the King's Singers on November 12. Photo courtesy of Undeclared.
The King’s Singers Return to Luther with an Undeclared Collaboration
William Scott, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024

On November 12, the Center for Faith and Life (CFL) Concert Hall welcomed back the King’s Singers. The group, originally founded in 1968 and...

Luther Ringers, a student-led handbell ensemble, is now recognized as an official student organization. Photo courtesy of artofhandbellringing.com.
Luther Ringers Chime in as an Approved Student Organization
Tim Munce, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

In September, Student Senate voted to approve Luther Ringers as an official student organization. Their new status solidifies Luther’s handbell...

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The movie poster for the 2024 film "It Ends with Us." Graphic courtesy of IMDb.
“It Ends With Us”: Is it Worth the Hype?
Lilly Timm, Staff Writer • December 15, 2024

Trigger Warning: Domestic Violence There is much controversy surrounding the 2016 novel “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover, as well as...

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Choral ensemble members singing in Christmas at Luther 2024. Photo courtesy of Luther College. Photographer: Duy Nguyen.
Credit Where Credit is Due: Luther College Choral Ensembles
Serenity Bownik, Copy Editor • December 15, 2024

Luther College is undoubtedly renowned for its musical ensembles and its choral groups in particular. However, talented students who flock to...

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The 2024 Luther College Wrestling Open took place November 9. Photo Courtesy of Luther College. Photographer: Duy Nguyen.
Luther Hosts Record-Breaking Wrestling Open
Alex Burdzy, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

On November 9, the Robert and Ann Naslund Sports and Recreation Center hosted the Luther College Open, a wrestling event that brought in roughly...

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Q&A: Sarina Stortz (‘25), Luther College Volleyball Player
Alex Burdzy, Staff Writer • November 10, 2024

For the past five years, Sarina Stortz (‘25) has been a driving force in the success of Luther’s women’s volleyball team. In her collegiate...

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