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LU’s dream quinceañera: Celebrating the transition from girlhood into womanhood
Fatima Martinez Gallegos April 18, 2025

On April 12, Latinx Unidos (LU) held a vibrant quinceañera celebration, a traditional cultural event that celebrates the coming of age of a woman. Quinceañera celebrations date back to more than a thousand...

Bringing Truth to the Stage: A bold directorial debut by Emma Watts
Ludovica Chiovini April 18, 2025

Senior Emma Watts staged “Exit, Pursued by a Bear,’” a play by Lauren Gunderson, in the Brunner Theatre Blackbox from April 10 to April 13. This four-person cast balanced humor and drama as they...

Men’s volleyball shuts out North Park on senior night
Elisabeth Ruggiero April 17, 2025

The men's volleyball team celebrated its six seniors and three fifth-year players with a special ceremony that honored their hard work and dedication to men's volleyball over their years at Augustana....

“It’s about connection”: disability advocacy and community meet at GiGi’s Playhouse
Selina Osebre Yawson March 22, 2025

GiGi’s Playhouse is a network of not-for-profit Down syndrome achievement centers dedicated to empowering individuals and promoting global...

Senior Megan Yarusso crochets roses for the ‘Flowers for Palestine’ fundraiser at the SOAN office on Feb. 14, 2025.
Roses and resilience: Students crochet for Palestinian relief
Calista DeCoster February 22, 2025

In the days and weeks leading up to the Flowers for Palestine fundraiser in the Brew on Feb. 19th, students looped yarn over their hooks as their...

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,...

Students enjoy and taste food while celebrating the beautiful traditions of a traditional Quinceañera presented by Latinx Unidos on April 12, 2025, in the Gavle Rooms.
LU’s dream quinceañera: Celebrating the transition from girlhood into womanhood
Fatima Martinez Gallegos April 18, 2025

On April 12, Latinx Unidos (LU) held a vibrant quinceañera celebration, a traditional cultural event that celebrates the coming of age of a...

Senior Gianna Zampogna, Senior Lucas Osborn, Senior Alice Sylvie, and the first-year V Bechtel and Augustana College theater team performed a play, ‘Exit Pursued by a Bear,’ at Black Box Theater on April 12, 2025.
Bringing Truth to the Stage: A bold directorial debut by Emma Watts
Ludovica Chiovini April 18, 2025

Senior Emma Watts staged “Exit, Pursued by a Bear,’” a play by Lauren Gunderson, in the Brunner Theatre Blackbox from April 10 to April...

BSU celebrates Black-owned businesses with first Creator Corner
Morin Windle April 11, 2025

As music played in the background, students milled around the Brew on Friday, April 4, exploring stalls as Quad City vendors stepped onto campus. Creator’s...

James Lambrecht leads the Augustana Symphonic Band in
performance during the Spring 2025 Tour of the East Coast on April 5th, 2025 in Centennial Hall.
Harmony on the road: Augustana Choir and Band Share the joy of touring
Ludovica Chiovini April 11, 2025

Over spring break, Augustana College’s choir and symphonic band set out on two separate tours across the United States, continuing a proud...

Men’s volleyball shuts out North Park on senior night
Elisabeth Ruggiero April 17, 2025

The men's volleyball team celebrated its six seniors and three fifth-year players with a special ceremony that honored their hard work and dedication...

Hitting their stride: Softball continues solid season with recent play
Elisabeth Ruggiero April 17, 2025

After securing back-to-back wins in a doubleheader at home against Carroll University this past Sunday but dropping a pair of one-run games to...

Leveling up: Valorant and League of Legends esports teams make playoffs
Medin Sehic April 17, 2025

On March 24 and April 8, the Valorant and League of Legends teams of the esports program competed in the national esports collegiate conference...

3-Peat: Vikings endure rocky regular season to claim CWPA title for third year straight
Kellan King April 17, 2025

After the conclusion of an admittedly up-and-down regular season, the Augustana women’s water polo team looked to put together a strong final...

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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