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The TRIO Website, where students could find the context of the program

TRIO gets cut but remains a legacy

Ava M. Stoeckly, Editor October 7, 2025
The program provided more than tutoring; it created a space where members could seek academic guidance, financial literacy help, and professional development opportunities while also building a sense of belonging. 

Students unite to keep La Crosse safe: Inside Operation River Watch

Megan Carey, Freelance Writer October 7, 2025
Operation River Watch serves a clear and important purpose: to help keep both the community and college students safe, especially around the Mississippi River during late-night hours.

Viterbo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Sailor Zarecki, Campus Life Editor October 7, 2025
It is Hispanic Heritage Month, and the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has no shortage of events planned to celebrate. These events are curated with students in mind and are a fantastic opportunity to learn and embrace aspects of different cultures.

Club shoutout: Student Theatre Project

Corbin Frydenlund, Assistant Editor October 7, 2025
Student Theatre Project’s mission is this: “The Viterbo Student Theatre Project (STP) fosters artistic self-discovery and meaningful connections for all students through the transformative power of theatre.”

Bright lifting spirit from SGA

Ava M. Stoeckly, Editor October 7, 2025
That emphasis on connection has guided SGA since the summer, when members rewrote their mission statement to reaffirm their commitment to representing all Viterbo students across every major, interest, and activity. “How can we improve things for every student in some way?” Martin asked. “That’s what drives our goals this year.”
Students present their projects on Scholar’s Day

Scholars Days 2025: Celebrating achievement and community

Felicia Sedbrook, Editor May 7, 2025

  Thursday, April 24 and Friday, April 25 was a celebration of Scholars Days 2025 at Viterbo University showcasing the culmination of a year's worth of hard work, research, and passion. Students across...

SGA Logo

Viterbo SGA welcomes new and returning student leadership

Helen Riddle, Freelance Writer May 7, 2025

The Viterbo Student Government Association has been hard at work making positive changes for the university while also running an election schoolwide. Electing new candidates for next year’s staff on...

Current Lumen staff members recreate the photo from 1954 that appears on the wall behind them. From left to right: Heidi Kloostra, Megan Carey, Jackie Herbers, Lindsay Koza, Ava Stoekly, Olivia Gochenaur, and Helen Riddle.

Lumen celebrates 70th anniversary

Sailor Zarecki, Campus Life Editor May 7, 2025

This year, Lumen’s current staff members, former staff members, and readers celebrate that Lumen has turned 70 years old. Lumen, Viterbo’s newspaper, was founded in 1954 by Sr. Celestine Cepress, who...

Students tour Peru

Learning to give by receiving – 3986 miles from home

Alia Jeffords, Freelance Writer May 7, 2025

I wasn’t supposed to go to Casa Hogar, yet within a week and a half I found myself 3,986 miles from home. The mission trip to Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II in Lurín, Peru, had been buzzing through Campus...

Students tour Thailand

Going to Thailand: Expanding cultural awareness and opportunities

Megan Carey, Freelance Writer May 7, 2025

Since joining Viterbo University in the fall of 2020, nursing professor Lin Rauch has made a lasting impression on her students. This May, she is further advancing her commitment to global education by...

DEI Stays at Viterbo University

DEI Stays at Viterbo University

Lindsay Koza, Assistant Editor April 7, 2025

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are words that have become ingrained in society and help everyone understand each other. Diversity is a fact of the world, as everyone is different from their neighbor...

Magnify Retreat on their last day

Magnify Retreat Builds Student Faith Community

Alia Jeffords, Freelance Writer April 7, 2025

Six weeks prior to Campus Ministry’s Magnify Retreat, the planning team was preparing for a special weekend event, designed to foster community, prayer, and personal relaxation. The excitement was palpable...

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