The student news site of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College Chips
The student news site of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College Chips
The student news site of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College Chips

Ava White, Editor-In-Chief

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Alexandra St. James and Scarlet Diamond posed together at the October 12 drag show. Photo courtesy of Emilee Burcham-Scofield ('26).

Drag Royalty Ruled the Stage at T-Bock’s Upstairs During Decorah Pride

Ava White, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2024
Provost Brad Chamberlain was introduced to the Luther community as the president-elect on Friday, October 18. Photo courtesy of Luther College PhotoShelter.

Provost Brad Chamberlain Announced as President-Elect of Luther College

Ava White, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2024
Celebrity runners Jake Dyer, Adrianna Tam, Brad Phillips, Steve Zittergruen, Gwen Strand and Nori Hardley participate in a race around the Luther track. Photo courtesy of ABY.

Stride Through Their Story 5K Concludes Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Luther

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
May 8, 2024
Photo courtesy of Luther College Aquatic Center and Miller Natatorium on Facebook.

[Photo] Luther Taught Me to Swim: A Final Opinion

Ethan Kober, Managing Editor
May 10, 2024
Sociology major Nia Whitsitt (‘24) listens to a fellow student in class. Photo courtesy of Luther College Photo Bureau.

Criminology Track Announced for Sociology Major

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
April 23, 2024

Read the CHIPS Vol. 150 Special Feature!

Peter Heryla, William Scott, and Ava White
April 11, 2024
eCampus books waiting to be picked up from the Book Shop.

Students Express Frustration With eCampus

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
The first Dante’s Disko dance party was held on February 16 in Marty’s.

Dante’s Disko: Dancing Life Back into Marty’s

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
February 25, 2024
Remi is one of the 15 dogs currently at the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa (HSNEI) that depend on volunteers for socialization and enrichment. Photo courtesy of Humane Society of Northeast Iowa.

So You Can’t Register Your Great Dane as an ESA? Make the Humane Society Your Next Step

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
February 20, 2024

Q&A: Gideon Armah-Amissah, Luther’s Student Athlete Representative at National NCAA Division III Convention

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
Walking into the exhibit, visitors will be greeted by a description before the rest of the experience.

“The F Word: Stories of Forgiveness” Exhibit Opens in the Center for Faith and Life

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
The Legends Center Dress Code Committee’s proposed dress code that was sent to Luther administration. Photo courtesy of Luther Student Senate.

Student Senate Votes to Back Proposed Legends Center Dress Code

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
A recreated drawing of the "catch-all garbage plant."

Stroke of Genius or Abundance of Laziness: The Garbage Plant Debacle

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
Dean Ashley Benson Announces Plan for Filling Director of Student Activities Position

Dean Ashley Benson Announces Plan for Filling Director of Student Activities Position

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
November 21, 2023
Student Senate Shuffles Positions, Bob Palmer Discusses Campus Safety and Security at Latest Meeting

Student Senate Shuffles Positions, Bob Palmer Discusses Campus Safety and Security at Latest Meeting

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Title IX Coordinator Kasey Nikkel was appointed to her position as major amendments were being made in 2020. Photo courtesy of Luther College Photo Bureau.

Q&A: Kasey Nikkel Talks Title IX

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Associate Professor of English and Director of the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement (CEPE) Andy Hageman speaks at "Common Cause: Phoebe Ferguson and Keith Plessy in Conversation with President Jenifer K. Ward" on April 19, 2023. Photo courtesy of Armando Jenkins-Vasquez ('21)/Luther College Photo Bureau.

Professor Andy Hageman Discusses CEPE With Student Senate

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
November 8, 2023
Student Senate Committee Begins Efforts to Amend Legends Center Dress Code

Student Senate Committee Begins Efforts to Amend Legends Center Dress Code

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Student Senate Affirms 2023-24 Budget and Approves Creation of MerryMakers

Student Senate Affirms 2023-24 Budget and Approves Creation of MerryMakers

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Student Senate Affirms Ad Hoc Committees and Starts Discussion on Civic Engagement

Student Senate Affirms Ad Hoc Committees and Starts Discussion on Civic Engagement

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
Luther College Student Senate approved Viz Biz as a student organization and welcomed new senators at the meeting on September 21. (Photo courtesy of Luther College Student Senate Instagram: @luthersenate)

Student Senate Approves Creation of Viz Biz and Votes in Student Housing Representatives

Ava White, Head Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
The Luther Student Senate met for the second time this semester on September 14. Graphic courtesy of Student Senate

Student Senate introduces new committees and senators

Ava White and Peter Heryla
September 19, 2023
A Luther student Caf worker serves breakfast in 2020. Photo courtesy of Luther College Photo Bureau.

Wage Increase in Dining Services: A Step Towards Encouraging Student Retention

Durah Albadr and Ava White
May 26, 2023
A December water pipe break has left many Brandt residents displaced and without sufficient financial reimbursement for lost property. Photo by Durah Albadr (‘26).

Brandt aftermath: Students report mixed experiences with admin response

Durah Albadr, Ava White, and Jackson Geadelmann
May 26, 2023

Communication studies is a geek’s paradise

Ava White, Features Editor
March 10, 2023

The new SuperWhoLock for the next chronically online generation

Ava White, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Chicago-based drag performer Finn strikes a pose during the Decorah Pride drag show September 30. Photo courtesy of Olivia Gustafson (‘25).

Drag Performers Rule Over Convergence Ciderworks as Part of Decorah’s Pride Celebration

Ava White and Emilee Burcham-Scofield
October 6, 2022
From left: Spencer Cameron (‘24), Micah Miller (‘23), Jack Kates (‘24). Photo courtesy of Olivia Gustafson (‘25)

Student band “Holding Hemlock” performs solo show in Marty’s

Ava White, Staff Writer
May 8, 2022
From left: Lansing, Mailander. Photo Credit: Zoe Prinds-Flash - Photo courtesy of Okee Dokee Brothers media kit.

Center Stage Series: Okee Dokee Brothers

Ava White, Staff Writer
April 29, 2022
Francisco Cantú, author of “The Line Becomes a River”, speaks at Luther’s 2019 convocation event. (Photo courtesy of Photo Bureau)

“The Line Becomes a River” announced as Paideia all-college summer read

Ava White
April 14, 2022
Photo via Photo Bureau (Armando Jenkins-Vasquez)

Center Stage series hosts the Brubeck Brothers Quartet to close out 2022 series

Ava White, Staff Writer
April 8, 2022
Center for Ethics and Public Engagement presents Nosferatu@100

Center for Ethics and Public Engagement presents Nosferatu@100

Ava White, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
Image provided by Emily Dirks (‘18)

Alumni Guest Lecturer Emily Dirks performs for Faculty Artist Series

Ava White, Staff Writer
March 11, 2022
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