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Men’s water polo wins division, finishes third in the national tournament
Medin Sehic December 12, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 24, the Augustana men's water polo team defeated Penn State Behrend in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) East championship match 23-7. After that, the team faced the University...

Sierra Club and YDSA protest anti-environmental legislation post election
Rae Barry December 11, 2024

After Donald Trump took both the popular and electoral vote in November, young voters are anticipating what is to come next. During the president-elect’s first term as 45th president, the country saw...

International enrollment is at an all-time high as Augustana ranks No. 6 nationally
Danielle Hilgenberg December 11, 2024

On Nov. 18, the federal 2024 Open Doors Report of baccalaureate colleges announced that Augustana is tied for No. 6 in their enrollment of international students. This is the highest that Augustana College...

Your brain on misinformation (and how to detox)
Gavin Nicoson November 30, 2024

‘The Information Age’ has been used to describe the recent past; networks of technology have made possible the internet, along with widespread...

Clothing and community: the common thread of sustainability in repair
Calista DeCoster and Gavin Nicoson November 23, 2024

“Reduce, reuse and recycle,” goes the now-classic phrase. While these three Rs have long been a cornerstone of environmental consciousness,...

Augustana students participate in a Japanese speaking practice session with Miyuki Komura, a volunteer staff member, at The Brew on Nov. 14.
Immersive language learning at Augustana: Could clubs replace classrooms?
Yael Haddad November 23, 2024

Language learning in today's society is frequently limited to textbooks, memorization and classrooms. However, at Augustana College, active language-focused...

Should public safety receive increased funding to meet state standards and enhance campus safety?
Phat Lam November 23, 2024

One of the most pressing reasons for increased funding is meeting state minimum wage requirements. Inadequate pay can deter qualified individuals...

Performers blend voices and instruments, creating a powerful musical tribute during the Día de la Virgen celebration at Augustana College's Wallenberg Hall on Dec. 7, 2024.
Augie students and the Quad City community come together to celebrate Dia de la Virgen
Morin Windle December 13, 2024

As students and community members stepped into Wallenberg Hall this Saturday, they were greeted with a beautiful display of la Virgen, the Virgin...

Contestants of Mr. Augustana, a mock male beauty pageant held by Chi Alpha Pi since 2002, are introduced to the audience in Centennial Hall, on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. All proceeds from the event go to the American Cancer Society.
An Augie tradition returns: Mr. Augustana takes the stage!
Morin Windle November 22, 2024

You could almost feel the ocean breeze as you stepped into Centennial Hall this past Saturday, Nov. 16, as Augustana welcomed back the highly...

More than Music: Symphonic Band to celebrate 150 years
Sylvia Hughes November 22, 2024

Augustana College’s rich music history began with the Augustana Symphonic Band (ASB) in 1874. Since then, ASB’s culture has evolved, but...

Augustana College’s Global Engagement Team (GET) hosts a celebration of Diwali on Nov. 8, 2024. Students get to celebrate the “festival of lights” by lighting sparklers outside of Wallenberg Hall.
Diwali: Lighting up Augustana with South Asian Culture
Summer Pandey November 15, 2024

Eradicating ignorance with a spectacle of light, prosperity and knowledge is what's at the core of Diwali. Diwali, a major Hindu festival celebrated...

Men’s water polo wins division, finishes third in the national tournament
Medin Sehic December 12, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 24, the Augustana men's water polo team defeated Penn State Behrend in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) East championship...

Cross-country sprints to the national championships
Elisabeth Ruggiero November 28, 2024

This past weekend, the men's cross-country team competed in the national cross-country championships in Terre Haute, Indiana, placing 31 out...

Mike Zapolski, Augustana College's Athletic Director, works in his office in Carver Physical Education Center on Nov. 21, 2024. Zapolski is in the midst of his 17th year as the Director of the College’s 28 athletic programs.
Behind the scenes of Augustana’s athletic department
Medin Sehic November 28, 2024

Behind every program and varsity sport is an athletic department that works behind the scenes to benefit each program. The department provides...

Sophomore Mara Walker practices in the Anne Greeve Lund Natatorium on Nov. 13, 2024.
From the pool to the podium: Mara Walker swims into success
Elisabeth Ruggiero November 21, 2024

Sophomore Mara Walker has been set for success since her first meet at Augustana. Last season, she won four College Conference of Illinois and...

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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