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Augustana football looks for bounce-back win against Elmhurst
Kellan King October 17, 2024

Following a 30-27 loss in double overtime against North Park, Augustana football quickly switched its focus to the momentum-building Elmhurst Bluejays. At 1-2 in the CCIW, Augustana was looking to avoid...

Women's golf swings out of the championships and into the spring season
Elisabeth Ruggiero October 17, 2024

The women's golf team's season has come to an end with a fourth-place finish in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). While this outcome showed their ability to stay competitive within...

Safer Foundation brings re-entry simulation to Symposium Day
Abbey Mondi October 16, 2024

Augustana’s Prison Education Program (APEP) held its second re-entry simulation at this year’s Fall Symposium Day on Oct. 9 in Wallenberg Hall, featuring local social services organization Safer Foundation....

Queerly Beloved, an LGBTQ+ panel hosted by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, takes place at the Brew on Oct. 1, 2024.
Queerly Beloved: OSID hosts LGBTQ+ panelists and community resource fair
Selina Osebre Yawson and Calista DeCoster October 12, 2024

As October unfolds, the LGBTQ+ community at Augustana College is in full swing celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month, a vital time dedicated to recognizing...

Skeleton of Cryolophosaurus in Fryxell Geology Museum, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
Hidden gems of Augustana: The fascinating world of the Fryxell Geology Museum
Selina Osebre Yawson October 5, 2024

Tucked away in the Swenson Hall of Geosciences, the Fryxell Geology Museum sits like a fossil waiting to be discovered. And, not unlike a fossil,...

Celebrating culture one block at a time
Selina Osebre Yawson September 28, 2024

Imagine stepping into a continental restaurant where the aroma of spices dance in the air, vibrant music pulses through your veins and laughter...

Augustana Possible: A lifeline for high-achieving, low-income students
Selina Osebre Yawson and Gavin Nicoson September 21, 2024

The rising cost of higher education has become a significant barrier for many students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds, limiting...

Homecoming SING performances showcase Greek harmony
Rae Barry October 11, 2024

This year, Augustana celebrated its 104th Homecoming week, hosted by the Office of Student Life. After a week of Homecoming events, including...

Stars take center stage at Augustana’s talent show
Morin Windle October 11, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Augustana community gathered in the Gavle Rooms to witness the annual Homecoming Week talent show hosted by the Office...

Co-presidents of Unabridged Sophomores Cassie Kontos and Mckenna Lewis host the Banned Books Week trivia at the Brew on Sept. 26, 2024.
Bring back the books with Augustana’s banned book trivia
Summer Pandey and Morin Windle October 4, 2024

At Augustana, many students find a cozy spot to study in the Thomas Tredway Library, a pillar of knowledge and enrichment for students to experience...

First-Year Tram Nguyen waits in line for food at Moon Festival at Low Quad on Sep 20, 2024. The Moon Festival is an annual event hosted by the Asian Student Organization and Vietnamese Student Association where students can learn about the festival, enjoy food and performances.
Moon Festival sheds light on Augustana’s diverse culture
Sylvia Hughes September 27, 2024

The yellow moon quietly watched over the quad as Augustana students celebrated the Asian Student Organization’s (ASO) annual Moon Festival...

Augustana College Men’s water polo team practice at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium on Oct. 10, 2024.
From coast to coast: Men's water polo travels to Pennsylvania after California tournament
Medin Sehic October 17, 2024

The men's water polo team traveled to California for the Gary Trover tournament on Oct. 4. There, they went 2-2, beating UC Merced and Biola...

Elmhurst University's defense swarms to tackle Augustana's defensive line Magnus Wells #96 at the line of scrimmage at the home game against Elmhurst University on Oct. 12, 2024, at Lindberg Stadium.
Augustana football looks for bounce-back win against Elmhurst
Kellan King October 17, 2024

Following a 30-27 loss in double overtime against North Park, Augustana football quickly switched its focus to the momentum-building Elmhurst...

Women's golf swings out of the championships and into the spring season
Elisabeth Ruggiero October 17, 2024

The women's golf team's season has come to an end with a fourth-place finish in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). While...

Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
Medin Sehic October 11, 2024

On Oct. 5th, the swimming and diving teams welcomed back alumni for a special event that went beyond celebration. The alumni meet is more than...

Diversity Celebration 2024
May 11, 2024

On May 3, the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity hosted the final event during diversity week, the Diversity Celebration. The celebration...

Holi 2024
April 26, 2024
OBScast - Student Activism
May 11, 2024

On his final episode of the Observer Podcast, Multimedia Editor Jaren Smith, along with Co-host Dippi Sharma, meet with the former YDSA President,...

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