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

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief

All content by Peter Heryla
A rare photo of Peter Heryla ('24) actually doing his classwork instead of writing and editing CHIPS stories (if any professors read this he's kidding...sort of.) Photo courtesy of Kent Kriegshauser/Luther College Photo Bureau.

Last Year, Best Year: Thoughts on My Time at CHIPS

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
May 10, 2024
Revelers celebrate Syttende Mai at Vesterheim while dressed in traditional Norwegian clothing. Photo courtesy of Vesterheim.

Vesterheim to Host Syttende Mai Celebrations

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
May 8, 2024
Students gathered in Bentdahl Commons listen to the organizer of the March for Palestine on April 30.

Luther Students March for Palestine

Peter Heryla and Ethan Kober
May 7, 2024
Individuals acting as Luther’s “Campus Police” were the subject of a scam alert on April 25.

[Photo] Luther Alerted to Financial Scam

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward speaks at the Chamber Luncheon in January 2024. Photo courtesy of Armando Jenkins-Vazquez (‘21)/Luther College Photo Bureau.

Ward to Retire as President in 2025

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
May 6, 2024
Chaplain and anti-apartheid activist Fr. Michael Lapsley lost both hands and an eye in a letter bomb attack in 1990; he will visit Luther from April 17-19. Photo courtesy of luther.edu.

Luther Welcomes Father Michael Lapsley, South African Activist and Chaplain

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
April 15, 2024

Read the CHIPS Vol. 150 Special Feature!

Peter Heryla, William Scott, and Ava White
April 11, 2024
Call for Letters to the Editor

Call for Letters to the Editor

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
April 8, 2024
Ramadan Accommodation Proposal Approved at Latest Student Senate Meeting

Ramadan Accommodation Proposal Approved at Latest Student Senate Meeting

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2024
Statement on the Removal of "Foolsies" From Fall Print Issue

Statement on the Removal of “Foolsies” From Fall Print Issue

Peter Heryla and Ethan Kober
December 10, 2023
From left to right: Tallulah Campbell (‘24), Rawan Hannoon (‘25), Nagham Boulos (‘26) and Ahmed Khalili (‘10). On Zoom: Samantha Ea (‘16) and Khader Khalilia.

“Palestine Perspectives” Panel Highlights Palestinian Experiences

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2023
For the show's finale, the combined choirs perform “Angels We Have Heard On High” with the symphony orchestra. Photo courtesy of Luther College Photo Bureau.

Christmas at Luther 2023: “Love, the Rose, Is On the Way”

William Scott, Peter Heryla, and Ethan Kober
December 5, 2023
Luther College President Jenifer K. Ward, Mike Gerdin ('92), former Men's Basketball coach Jeff Olinger ('85), Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Renae Hartl and Vice President for Development Mary Duvall pose for a celebratory photo at the $10 million gift announcement on November 27. Photo courtesy of Luther Media Relations.

Historic $10 Million Gift Announced for Regents Center Renovations

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
November 28, 2023

Call for Letters to the Editor for Fall Print Issue

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
November 19, 2023
A display board outside the CIES office with information about Native American Heritage Month and related events.

[Photo] Makhóčhe ḳa Ehaŋnataŋ Oyate: Homeland and Heritage

Niamh Mee, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
A breakdown of the finalized comprehensive fee for 2023-24, along with the proposed percentage and price increases for 2024-25. Data courtesy of the Office of Financial Aid.

Increase in Comprehensive Fee Announced for 2024-25 Academic Year

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2023
In Storm Lake, Iowa, this school bus is driven by owners of Malarky's Bar and Grill and is used to transport Buena Vista University students safely to the bar and back to campus. Photo courtesy of The Tack Online.

A Proposal for a Safe Ride Program at Luther College

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
October 31, 2023
Black Mold seen on a shower ceiling in Olson Hall, 2nd Floor West. Discovery of mold recently forced 27 Luther students to evacuate from rooms in the west wing of the residence hall. Photo courtesy of anonymous submission to CHIPS.

Mold in Olson Hall Leads to Relocation of Residents

Scott Rust and Peter Heryla
October 25, 2023
“Reflections on a Pandemic: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Rochelle Walensky” will see Walensky (pictured), a former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director, discuss and reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Michael Osterholm (‘75). Photo courtesy of luther.edu.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky Announced as Speaker for 2023 Roslien Distinguished Lecture

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
October 24, 2023
This graphic compares the price of a parking permit to Luther College to the price of some parking permits at other colleges in the Midwest. Information courtesy of luther.edu, uni.edu, iastate.edu, stolaf.edu, wartburg.edu, and carthage.edu.

[Photo] Peeved About Parking

Ethan Kober, Managing Editor
October 3, 2023

Call for Letters to the Editor

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
October 1, 2023
Annouced on September 12, "The Wartburg Commitment" is Wartburg College's new plan to create more financial access for undergraduate students. Photo courtesy of Wartburg College via wartburg.edu.

The Wartburg Commitment: Why is Luther Letting the Knights Call Game?

Peter Heryla, Editor-In-Chief
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
Luther Announces Creation of 4+1 Public Health Degree

Luther Announces Creation of 4+1 Public Health Degree

Peter Heryla, Managing Editor
May 7, 2023
Jaraad Ahmed (‘25) and Natalie Neff (‘24) were named President and Vice President, respectively, for the 2023-2024 Student Senate. Photo courtesy of Natalie Neff

Student Senate Announces Election Results; Ahmed and Neff Named President, Vice President

Peter Heryla, Managing Editor
April 29, 2023
Lauren Schroeder (‘23) donates blood during the APO blood drive on April 11. Photo by Peter Heryla (‘24)

APO partners with Red Cross for a campus blood drive

Peter Heryla, Managing Editor
April 21, 2023
Photo courtesy of Navia Erbst

Galvez, Holt, and Schang named winners of Concerto Competition

Peter Heryla, Managing Editor
March 17, 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 Announces New Grant Opportunity

Peter Heryla, Managing Editor
March 4, 2023
Poster for the “Prairie Sinkhole Bluestem Sky” storytelling event featuring Professor Emeritus of English David Faldet (‘79); University of Minnesota, Morris professor Athena Kildegaard; and Luther College archivist Hayley Jackson held on February 10. Photo courtesy of decorahnow.com.

“Prairie Sinkhole Bluestem Sky” celebrates local ecosystem

Peter Heryla, Managing Editor
February 25, 2023

All-New, All-Different CHIPS

Peter Heryla, Managing Editor
October 6, 2022

My thoughts on the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” trailer: condensed for time, clarity, and reader sanity.

Peter Heryla, News Editor
March 15, 2022
Eric Sievers (‘10) is currently a senior ecologist at Wildlands Conservation in Tampa, Florida. (Photo courtesy of Brian Hiester)

Luther alum Eric Sievers (‘10) returns to give first Biology Colloquium presentation of spring semester

Francisco Nsabimana and Peter Heryla
February 25, 2022
Formerly the Kellner Family Distinguished Professor of Urban Education at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings is known for her work on critical race theory and culturally relevant pedagogy. (Photo courtesy of Marcus Miles)

Lecturer Dr. Gloria-Ladson Billings speaks about Critical Race Theory

Francisco Nsabimana and Peter Heryla
February 19, 2022

Let’s all (continue to) get vaccinated

Peter Heryla, Sports Editor
April 30, 2021

I think Paideia is unnecessary

Peter Heryla, Sports Editor
March 21, 2021

Why America is Divided

Peter Heryla, Sports Editor
November 10, 2020
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