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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

Scott Rust, Copy Editor

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Jake Althaus (‘27, left) and Ramon Wenker (‘27, right) go all in on a game of blackjack at SAC’s Casino Night on April 27. Photo courtesy of Duy Nguyen ('25)/Luther College Photo Bureau.

Casino Night Brings Vegas Vibes to Luther College

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
May 9, 2024
A Senior's Reflection on CHIPS

A Senior’s Reflection on CHIPS

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
May 6, 2024
Small Island Big Song, a collective of artists of Island nations, will perform at Luther Tuesday, April 23. Photo courtesy of luther.edu.

Small Island Big Song Brings Music, Dance, and More to the Center for Faith and Life

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
April 23, 2024
Luther student musicians and Director of Bands Cory Near pose for a photo with members of the United States Air Force Band. Photo courtesy of Sam Maston.

United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants Perform on Campus

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
April 15, 2024
Olson Hall in January 2023. Photo courtesy of Armando Jenkins-Vazquez ('21)/Luther College Photo Bureau

Olson Hall to be Repurposed as Swing Space

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
February 29, 2024
Clara Wodny ('24) won Sigma Tau Delta's biannual Study Abroad Scholarship, and chose to study abroad in Nottingham, England. Photo courtesy of Clara Wodny.

Q&A: Clara Wodny, Recipient of the Sigma Tau Delta Study Abroad Scholarship

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
November 28, 2023
Some of the many board games available for play at Tabletop Games Night. Faculty members brought in games from their own collection for anyone to play.

The Ethics and Community of Tabletop Games: LAG Hosts Tabletop Games Night

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
November 22, 2023
Some of the statistics surrounding hand-washing habits for Americans are alarming. Graphic courtesy of Southwest General Health Center.

An Easy Way to Protect Others

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
November 6, 2023
The Acting Company performs an adaptation of "The Odyssey" at Luther on October 26, as a part of the Center Stage Series. Photo courtesy of The Acting Company.

The Acting Company brings Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ to Luther — With a Twist

Scott Rust, Staff Writer
November 1, 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
Students in ENVS 133: Environmental Conservation work to remove Amur Maple from Anderson Prairie on October 7. Photo courtesy of Jax Roslund ('25)

Luther Students and Volunteers Gather to Remove Invasive Species from Anderson Prairie

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
October 11, 2023
Tom Altier ('23) writes a thank you note to a scholarship donor during Philanthropy Week in November 2022. Photo courtesy of Armando Jenkins-Vazquez ('21)/Luther College Photo Bureau

Luther Announces New Scholarships for Incoming Students

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
October 4, 2023
Ross Gay, a former Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award winner, read some of his poetry and essays at Luther on September 22 as part of the Elwin D. and Helen Farwell Distinguished Lecture Series. Photo courtesy of Natasha Komoda.

“An Evening with Ross Gay” Incites Joy as Part of Farwell Distinguished Lecture Series

Scott Rust, Copy Editor
September 28, 2023
Luther PRIDE Club at the Pride Parade on Saturday, September 16. Credit to Charlie Langton (@choppys_pics on Instagram).

Decorah Pride Festival Returns Despite Rain and Graffiti

Scott Rust, Staff Writer
September 20, 2023
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