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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

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Contributor

All content by Emilee Burcham-Scofield
A pipe break in the Dahl Centennial Union during J-Term resulted in water damage to the front entrance area of the building. Photo courtesy of Luther College.

Pipe Break Leads to Water Damage in Dahl Centennial Union

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
March 3, 2025
Individuals acting as Luther’s “Campus Police” were the subject of a scam alert on April 25.

Luther Alerted to Financial Scam

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
May 7, 2024
As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the "What Were You Wearing" exhibit in the Union gallery displays what victims of sexual violence were wearing, and tells their stories.

Events Spotlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Luther

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Students gather and make wellness kits in the Norse Lounge grand opening on February 28.

Student Organization Suite Revamped as New “Norse Lounge”

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
March 17, 2024
"Calling for a Blanket Dance" was recently annouced as the 2024 Paideia Summer Read. The book was written by Oscar Hokeah. Photo courtesy of oscarhokeah.com.

“Calling for a Blanket Dance” Announced as Paideia Summer Read

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Contributor
February 22, 2024
This graph from the National Center for Education Statistics shows Luther College's undergraduate student residence numbers as of Fall 2022; notably, a large percentage of students are coming from out of state. Graphic courtesy of nces.ed.gov.

Luther’s Updated Scholarship Award Leaves Wisconsin Students Out to Dry

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Contributor
November 5, 2023
Luther's Center for Global Learning promotes study-abroad opportunities during Culture Fest on September 23. Photo courtesy of @lutherwellness on Instagram.

Culture Fest Celebrates Community and Identity

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Contributor
October 2, 2023
Riders gather at Pulpit Rock Brewery after the ride. Featured from left to right (back): Sadie Pichelmann (‘23), Katie Dore (‘23), Emma Pichelmann (‘25), Souksakhone Sengsaisouk (‘23), and Uddam Chea (‘23). (front): Sydney Clausen (‘23) and Sara Gehling (‘23). Photo courtesy of Sydney Clausen (‘23).

DecoRide Bikes for a Cause

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
May 24, 2023
Holding Hemlock performs at KWLC Spring Jam on April 28. Photo courtesy of Nick Greseth (‘23).

The Little Basement “Rocks” Impact as KWLC hosts Spring Jam

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
May 7, 2023

Timeless gender issues revealed in Machinal

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
April 29, 2023
Image of bingo card and table set up at the event. Photo by Lydia Marti (‘26)

NASA and Luther Wellness Host Annual Condom Bingo

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
April 21, 2023
Concert Band Homecoming Tour, March 28. Photo courtesy of Lauren Schroeder (‘23).

Concert Band Homecoming Tour

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
April 9, 2023
Photo of Erika Stowe, Gail Bolson Magnuson (‘84), Laree Schouweiler, Aryn Henning Nichols, and Lisa Lantz at the panel. Photo courtesy of The Getup Facebook Page.

TRIO Hosts International Women’s Day Panel

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
March 17, 2023
Professor of Religion Gereon Kopf gave the Women’s History Month opening lecture on March 1. Photo courtesy of Charlie Mitchell.

Professor of Religion Gereon Kopf presents “Confronting our Unwillingness to Encounter the ‘Other’”

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
March 10, 2023
Photo taken on the stage by YAM HAUS drummer during the concert. Featured in the photo are members Lars Pruitt, Zach Beinlich ,and Jake Felstow. Photo courtesy of YAM HAUS Instagram: @yamhaus

Luther College Rocks Out With Holding Hemlock and YAM HAUS

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
The old room draw system that was based on the number of credit hours has been replaced with a randomized system. Photo courtesy of Kent Kriegshauser.

Res-Life Makes Changes to Room Draw Process

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
February 25, 2023
Josie Ramler (‘23) takes the stage as Macbeth in the visual and performing arts department’s production of “Macbeth” November 17 through 19. Photo courtesy of Nick Greseth (‘23).

A tale as old as time: VPA presents “Macbeth”

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
December 2, 2022
Asher Smith (‘22) tabling KWLC merch last spring. Photo courtesy of KWLC’s instagram page (@kwlc1240).

The Little Basement that Rocks with Change: Asher Smith Appointed as KWLC General Manager

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
November 17, 2022
Professor of Political Science Carly Hayden Foster, Will Tuchtenhagen (‘23), August Halverson (‘23), Ben Houri (‘23), Julia Schleicher (‘23), and Emily Kane (‘24) discussed the recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade. Photo courtesy of Isabelle Pippert (‘23).

Luther Hosts Roundtable on Understanding the U.S. Supreme Court Dobbs Decision

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
November 12, 2022
Assistant Professor of Music Kacy Clopton performed in the Noble Recital Hall as a part of the Faculty Artist Series on October 28. Photo courtesy of www2.luther.edu.

Faculty Artist Series: Kacy Clopton, Cello.

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
November 5, 2022
SAC Homecoming co-chairs Michelle Armenta (‘23) and Anna Rem (‘23) carrying the Parade banner. Photo Courtesy of Emilee Burcham-Scofield.

Luther College Celebrates Homecoming

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
October 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
Students rush to pick out their plants at the plant giveaway. Photo by Emilee Burcham-Scofield (‘26).

Luther College Hosts Second Annual Plant Giveaway

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
October 6, 2022
Rodney Marsalis. Photo courtesy of the Rodney Marsalis Philedelphia Big Brass press kit.

Center Stage Series: Rodney Marsalis Philadellphia Big Brass

Emilee Burcham-Scofield, Staff Writer
October 1, 2022
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