Luther College Chips

Former Luther Professor Kelly Sharp resigns from Furman University after allegedly falsifying Chicana identity
November 14, 2020
Sam Schillinger, Staff Writer
Former Luther professor Kelly Kean Sharp resigned abruptly from her assistant professorship at Furman University on October 27, 2020. Prior to her resignation, a post from an anonymous source surfaced...
Emotional Support Dog Quasar to be Made Available to Students
November 13, 2020
Nancy Le, Staff Writer
As the end of Quarter One approaches, Luther students are preparing for finals amidst a global pandemic and a national election. In order to reduce stress during finals, Luther Emerita Ellen Drewes-Stoen...
Delighted or Distressed: A Post-Election Conversation
November 13, 2020
Elizabeth Mathews, Staff Writer
On November 7th, members of the Luther community gathered for a discussion about the results of the 2020 presidential election in an event that was coordinated by the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement...
Luther’s Ballroom and Swing Club Continues Through Pandemic
November 13, 2020
Tallulah Campbell, Staff Writer
Luther College’s Ballroom and Swing Club has been dancing the night away for over a decade, but social distancing has disrupted their typical practices and competition season. While the pandemic has...
New KWLC Hosts on the Airwaves
November 13, 2020
Isabelle Pippert, Staff Writer
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly altered student life on Luther College’s campus this year. However, one entertainment source for the Luther community has stayed constant. KWLC Radio, Luther’s student-run...
Cross Country runs in ARC championships
November 10, 2020
Kimberly Church, Staff Writer
On November 7, the Luther College Cross Country team ran in the American Rivers Conference (ARC) Championship at Central College in Pella, Iowa. Both the men’s and the women’s teams ended up placing...
Norse of the Week: Alexis Kemp (’22)
November 10, 2020
Ian Klein, Staff Writer
Alexis Kemp (‘22) is a winger for the Luther Womens’ rugby team. This is her second year on the team, and she is majoring in Art and Computer Science. How did you start playing rugby? I found...
2020 Election Season comes to a close
November 10, 2020
Tallulah Campbell, Staff Writer
The 2020 presidential election was one of the most historic elections in U.S. history, as it welcomes its first female and person of color as the Vice President-Elect. The nation will also set a new milestone...
TRIO hosts a celebration for first-generation students
November 10, 2020
Sarah Damhof, Staff Writer
On Thursday October 5, Luther College hosted a Zoom event to celebrate first- generation students at Luther. The event was hosted in conjunction with other Iowan colleges and universities and featured...
Larson, Frazier, and Davismckennie join Luther College Board of Regents
November 10, 2020
Min San Thu, Staff Writer
This past October, the Luther College Board of Regents welcomed three new members in, Willie Davismckennie ('84), Vanessa Frazier ('90), and Dr. Mark Larson ('78). Members of the Board of Regents are...

Sociologist Dr. Reuben Buford May Delivers Lecture to Luther College Community

Nancy Le - Staff Writer and James Nysse - News Editor

November 5, 2020 • No Comments

On Wednesday, October 28, sociology majors and minors tuned into author Reuben A. Buford May’s lecture “White Rabbits’, Dress Codes, Etc.: Exclusionary Practices in Urban Nightlife.” May is a Florian Znaniecki Professional...

Phi Beta Kappa Homecoming Symposium of the Liberal Arts

Kimberly Church, Staff Writer

November 5, 2020 • No Comments

The 5th annual PBK Homecoming Lecture was given on Saturday, October 31, by Academic dean of John Carroll University and Luther College alumni Dr. Bonnie Gunzenhauser (‘90), a former member of PBK. The lecture was given...

Professor Guy Nave Wins Racial Equity and Interfaith Cooperation Award

Min San Thu, Staff Writer

November 5, 2020 • No Comments

Luther College’s Professor of Religion Guy Nave was recently named the recipient of the Racial Equity and Interfaith Cooperation Award. This award comes in the form of a grant from the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), to commence...

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Features

Green Living: Sustainability on Campus Amidst a Global Pandemic

Nancy Le, Staff Writer

November 2, 2020

Luther has been recognized as the ninth most sustainable baccalaureate college in the nation, but in the time of the global pandemic, living and practicing sustainability...

Reflecting on Pastor Annie’s Impact on Campus

Elizabeth Mathews, Staff Writer

November 2, 2020

After four years of pastoral service to the Luther College community, Reverend Anne Edison-Albright is moving on to become bishop of the East Central Synod of Wisconsin, a...

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Sports

Luther inducts eight into the Athletic Hall of Fame, names Meritorious Service Award winner

Sarah Damhof, Staff Writer

November 4, 2020

Even though Luther’s regular homecoming events were disrupted in 2020, this did not stop the induction of eight former Luther athletes and coaches into the Hall of Fame,...

Luther Mens’ and Womens’ Swimming

November 4, 2020

Cross Country runners near end of fall season

October 27, 2020

Women place third in fall golf tournament, Men place seventh

October 27, 2020

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Opinions

Let's Do More to Appreciate the CAF Staff

James Nysse, News Editor • November 13, 2020

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Luther College has elected to switch to disposable containers and cutlery in order to minimize viral...

Message from the Luther College Student Senate

Luther College Student Senate • November 13, 2020

Dear Members of the Luther College Community, The Student Senate would like to formally address the administration’s recent decision to...

Pineapple Definitely Belongs on Pizza

Kieran Benson, Features Editor • November 13, 2020

I know this is controversial. But I have to say it: pineapple belongs on pizza. I mean, think about it. Sweet and savory have been paired together...

Why America is divided

Peter Heryla, Sports Editor • November 10, 2020

“Regardless of how the election turns out, I will not hold hate, disdain, or ridicule for those who voted differently from me. Whether I am...