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Augustana receives $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation
November 20, 2024
Senior Jenna Sorenson donates blood for the Blood Drive at the Gavle rooms on Nov. 14, 2024.
Greek Council Blood Drive collects over 60 donations
November 20, 2024
Students grapple with election results, uncertainty
November 20, 2024
Campus power outage disrupts Tuesday schedule
Campus power outage disrupts Tuesday schedule
November 19, 2024
On Oct. 26, Senior Lazlow Ziebel was honored at this year’s 50th annual Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate ceremony at the University of Illinois in Springfield.
Senior Lazlow Ziebel named Student Laureate by Lincoln Academy of Illinois
November 13, 2024
Augustana students affected by California Wildfires
Augustana students affected by California Wildfires
November 26, 2018
The speeches leading a movement: March for our Lives
March 25, 2018
Teachers express fears, frustrations at gun violence
March 25, 2018
Volunteers show up in numbers to D.C.
March 25, 2018
Augustana en route to March for our Lives
March 23, 2018
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
November 15, 2024
UNYK dancers perform during their Fall showcase, Brat, at Centennial Hall Auditorium on Nov. 10, 2024.
Move your feet with UNYK
November 15, 2024
Junior Genevieve Ryan and Senior Julie Tarling rehearse their part during the Augustana Choir practice on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Both of them participate in Midsummer Night’s Dream, a collaboration between the Choir and the Quad Cities Symphonic Band.
A fusion of arts: Augie Choir and the QCSO combine for a Midsummer Night’s Dream
November 8, 2024
Heywire: Exploring the joy of improv at Augustana
November 8, 2024
“The Philanderer” explores the complexities of gender roles
November 1, 2024
A film of Lost Illusions and lost dreams
A film of Lost Illusions and lost dreams
March 10, 2023
Grief shakes a new Wakanda
December 8, 2022
“Barbarian”: The twist is coming from inside the house
November 18, 2022
Is Nope a horror movie? Nope.
October 28, 2022
Villain or victim: Spider-Man questions norm
May 6, 2022
“The Philanderer” explores the complexities of gender roles
November 1, 2024
Lights, camera, and live action!
September 20, 2024
A comedic semester at Augustana Theatre department
September 13, 2024
Junior Anya Giordano, as Sam Hawkins, and Bradley Robert Jensen, as a college professor, act in The Stacks: An Immersive Mystery.
Augustana theatre students immerse into “The Stacks”
March 8, 2024
Senior Grey White, director of “Private Lives,” works on auditions in the Black Box Theatre on Feb 15.
Private Lives: A passion project behind the scenes
February 23, 2024
1989 (Taylor’s Version) vault songs expand original album
November 3, 2023
From left to right, The "International Women of the Drum and Voice," members Phylliss Bailey Brooks, Bridget Graham and Joselyn Wilkinson perform in the Centennial Hall on Oct. 7.
Feeling the rhythm with ADAAWE
October 13, 2023
First years Bri Clark, left, Diana Dethloff, center, and Carrie Uddenberg, right play a game of bean bag toss during Sloughfest at Augustana College on May 6, 2023.
Eighth annual Sloughfest music festival rocks Augustana
May 12, 2023
The SVF-Vättern College Choir performs together inside Wallenberg Hall on April 13, 2023.
Vättern College Choir gives Augie a symphony of Swedish culture
April 20, 2023
Winners reflect on Concerto and Aria Competition
Winners reflect on Concerto and Aria Competition
December 8, 2022
Students race to use meal swipes
May 19, 2023
Chef Katie Kipper begins cleaning up on April 8 at Gerber Center for Student Life.
Add your recipe to the Gerber menu
April 15, 2022
Cooking in Quarantine: Gnocchi - Ep. 1
Cooking in Quarantine: Gnocchi – Ep. 1
April 7, 2020
Favorite Foods around Campus
Favorite Foods around Campus
September 14, 2017
Juniors navigating the kitchen
September 14, 2017
UNYK dancers wait in formation for music to begin on Nov. 20, 2022.
UNYK “Cherry Bomb” tops the Sunday
November 27, 2022
Dance Company performs their final number, "The Sky is Finally Open," on April 10, 2022.
Dance Company’s “Kaleidoscope of Dance” bids farewell to seniors
April 22, 2022
Senior Lam Nguyen comes in to teach the group the next part of the routine.
UNYK dance show: Constellation
November 12, 2021
Augustana Vikettes perform their country dance during halftime of the men's basketball game against Caroll on Saturday December 1, 2018. Vikings won 68-56.
Vikettes dance into basketball season
December 6, 2018
Vikathon 2016
Vikathon 2016
December 4, 2016
Figge Art Museum Provides Artists Platform Despite Pandemic
April 1, 2021
Mesh, 2015 is one of the installations by Canadian artist Mia Feuer on display in the Totems of the Anthropocene exhibit at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA. The gallery is located on the fourth floor of the building and will run until December 29th, 2019.
Figge Art Museum showcases new exhibit
October 3, 2019
Alumni exhibit artistic achievements at ATMA
Alumni exhibit artistic achievements at ATMA
September 3, 2018
Pop the Augie Bubble: Museums
September 24, 2016
Senior Kayla Bushey presents her Senior Inquiry on Black Privilege. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.
A recap of Spring Term Symposium Day "Celebration of Learning"
May 5, 2016
Netflix but not so chill
Netflix but not so chill
November 11, 2022
Reality TV and how it misguides us
April 8, 2022
How the media can affect the way we see Islamic communities
March 18, 2022
“Gentefied” reflects real struggles of East LA
March 5, 2020
Savi Jayawardana works in the Fresh Films office as an intern this summer.
Fresh Films studio arrives to Augustana campus
June 14, 2016
From Belfast’s streets to Derry’s heart: mapping queer belonging and art in Northern Ireland
November 9, 2024
On the ballot: Augustana’s election buzz
October 26, 2024
Changing majors, regardless of the timing, is an extremely common experience for college students everywhere.
Drop the mic (and the class): A guide to dropping classes and switching majors at Augustana College
October 19, 2024
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
October 12, 2024
Skeleton of Cryolophosaurus in Fryxell Geology Museum, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
Hidden gems of Augustana: The fascinating world of the Fryxell Geology Museum
October 5, 2024
Unplugged and thriving: why college students should give the “digital detox” a shot
November 16, 2024
First-Year Lucien Dong enters one of the all-gender restrooms on the second floor of the Thomas Tredway Library at Augustana College. Students can also use single-gender restrooms on the library's 1st, 3rd and 4th floors.
For the safety of trans and nonbinary students, Augustana needs more gender-neutral restrooms
November 16, 2024
First-Year Faizan Pal prepares sandwich condiments at The Gerber Center on Nov. 6.
Work to live or live to work
November 16, 2024
From the right, Sophomore Youssef Chekkoricreates a new website design for K&S Tool Repair Company on Photoshop; First-Year Carlos Cartagena learns basic HTML and Sophomore Blake Sloyan practices his skills on Photoshop and Illustrator in the EDGE Center on Nov. 1.
Pay to play: The hidden costs of unpaid internships
November 9, 2024
Giving students Election Day off would prompt them to go vote
November 9, 2024
Remote learning allows for equity
Remote learning allows for equity
May 10, 2024
Anti-trans bills threaten students’ safety
March 9, 2024
Climate positivity remains crucial
May 17, 2023
Native American conservation
May 17, 2023
CAs form bonds
May 13, 2022
EDITORIAL: Looking ahead to the future of the Observer
EDITORIAL: Looking ahead to the future of the Observer
May 15, 2020
EDITORIAL: We need to create emotional space in our bedroom-sized campuses
EDITORIAL: We need to create emotional space in our bedroom-sized campuses
April 6, 2020
First-year Meghan R. De Young ('23) is living her comfiest life right now in Orland Hills, IL. Bedroom? Or classroom? Or both???
PHOTOS: Happy first (virtual) day back!
March 31, 2020
VIDEO: 35 quarantine activities for the frustrated Augie student
VIDEO: 35 quarantine activities for the frustrated Augie student
March 24, 2020
Editorial: COVID19 can't take away our community
Editorial: COVID19 can’t take away our community
March 23, 2020
Interior: Brii Petty ('18) and a friend hang out inside their homemade blanket fort.
Finding peace in quarantine: guest columnist Brii Petty (’18)
March 28, 2020
Another national day, another post
October 13, 2016
Guest column: Focus on big picture necessary for progress
September 5, 2014
Guest column: Hours change, tradition stays
September 4, 2014
Club water polo finally shoots home a championship
November 14, 2024
Senior Nathan Mesina and Senior Hailey Glasnovich practice side by side on Nov. 7, 2024 at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium.
Men’s and women’s swimming diving deeper into the season after invitational win
November 14, 2024
Augustana offensive lineman Jimmy Zitkus blocks a Carthage defender while looking back for running room during the home game on Nov. 9, 2024, at Lindberg Stadium. Augustana secured a decisive 31-21 victory against Carthage.
Vikings’ three-game skid concludes at home on senior day
November 14, 2024
Years in the making: Men’s soccer team finishes seventh in the CCIW, their highest ranking since 2019
November 7, 2024
First-Year Noah DeMarco works to control his MSOE opponent on the mat during their match, looking to secure back points in the dual meet in the Tim Dodge Wrestling Mezzanine at Carver PE Center on Nov. 2, 2024.
Mens wrestling tackles season-opening match
November 7, 2024
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
Kicking off the men’s soccer season
September 26, 2024
The Augustana Men’s Football team practices at the Ericson Field on Sept. 18, 2024.
Football team falls against nationally ranked Wheaton
September 26, 2024
Coach Giovanine during a CCIW game in 2018. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Coach Giovanine retires with a lasting legacy
May 12, 2020
Managing Success: How Men’s Basketball Manager Andrew Parker Made His Mark
March 12, 2020
Augustana offensive lineman Jimmy Zitkus blocks a Carthage defender while looking back for running room during the home game on Nov. 9, 2024, at Lindberg Stadium. Augustana secured a decisive 31-21 victory against Carthage.
Vikings’ three-game skid concludes at home on senior day
November 14, 2024
Senior Johnny Breeden attempts to contain Junior Jake Miller during a drill at the football practice, demonstrating proper tackling technique, at Lindberg Stadium on Oct. 16, 2024.
Vikings slip in momentum-halting loss to Carroll
October 24, 2024
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
October 17, 2024
Football team falls in overtime in homecoming game
October 10, 2024
Football Team survives a tough game against Millikin University
October 3, 2024
Coach Giovanine during a CCIW game in 2018. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Coach Giovanine retires with a lasting legacy
May 12, 2020
Augie Talks with Nolan Ebel ('19), international basketball player
Augie Talks with Nolan Ebel (’19), international basketball player
April 8, 2020
Managing Success: How Men’s Basketball Manager Andrew Parker Made His Mark
March 12, 2020
Seniors (left to right) Maddy Murillo, Jeni Crain, Mia Lambert, Alexis Jones, and Emily Ness lined up for some pictures with their photo boards after defeating North Park 62-56 at Roy J. Carver on February 22, 2020.
Double Senior Night Equals Double Success
February 27, 2020
Augustana College senior Micah Martin (#44, right) reaches the ball toward the basket for a dunk on Carthage College senior Brad Perry (#54, left) at the Carver P.E. Center, February 15, 2020. The Augustana Vikings won the game against the Carthage Red Men with a score of 83 - 81.
Vikings pull off a nail bitting win against Carthage College
February 20, 2020
The Augustana College’s Men Cross Country team runs laps around the track at Erickson Field outside the Carver Center at 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2024.
Racing up the polls: Augustana men’s cross-country ranked 29th
November 7, 2024
Men’s cross country marches towards promising finish
October 10, 2024
Men’s XC Recap
October 24, 2019
Newest Leaders are Taking Men’s Cross Country on a Route to Success
September 26, 2019
Head coach Jake Shaver talks to his team.
Jake Shaver begins first season at Augustana
October 18, 2018
Men’s golf tees off season placing third in Highland Championship
September 19, 2024
Men’s Golf Season Nears the end of the 2019 Season
October 3, 2019
Men’s golf continues to grow
October 4, 2018
Men’s Golf Prepares for Augie Invitational
April 12, 2018
Men's golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
Men’s golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
September 28, 2017
Men's Lacrosse Takes Down North Central
Men’s Lacrosse Takes Down North Central
April 12, 2018
Vikings Cruise Past Northwestern
March 22, 2018
Sophomore Jason Van Dyck defends Albion senior Zach Ubbell during their game on Saturday, March 25. Vikings fell to Albion 5-13. Photo by Alia McMurray.
Men’s lacrosse falls 13-5 at home
April 2, 2017
Janie Le/Observer staff Men’s lacrosse cruised to a 17-8 victory over Beloit College on April 20. The team improved to a 10-5 record after this win and a win over CCIW rival Elmhurst College on Saturday.
Men’s lax defeats Beloit
April 27, 2016
New men's lacrosse coach works to build strong program
New men's lacrosse coach works to build strong program
April 7, 2016
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
Senior Nathan Mesina talks to other members while practicing at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium on Sept. 27.
Diving deep into a long season
October 3, 2024
Augie Swimmers Ready to Dive Into Season
October 17, 2019
Ekberg breaks school record at Nationals
March 24, 2019
Sophomore Connor Bullard swims backstroke at practice to train for the team's meet against Wheaton on February 3. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and women’s swimming prepares for conference championships
January 31, 2018
Years in the making: Men’s soccer team finishes seventh in the CCIW, their highest ranking since 2019
November 7, 2024
Kicking off the men’s soccer season
September 26, 2024
Men’s soccer finishes 2019 season strong
November 7, 2019
Men’s Soccer Celebrates Overtime Win Against Carroll
October 10, 2019
Players lining up and paying respect to the national anthem before the start of the game (Augustana vs. Knox) on Tuesday, Sept 24.
Viking Men’s Soccer Opens Up Conference Play
October 3, 2019
Augustana Sophomore Sriram Sugumaran, bumps the ball over the net at the Augustana Vikings match against the North Central College Cardinals at the Augustana College Tennis Courts. April 6, 2019. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Men’s tennis sweeps first CCIW match
April 11, 2019
Men’s tennis wins tournament against St. Ambrose
October 4, 2018
Augustana men’s tennis heads into CCIW plays
March 22, 2018
Senior Eric Pohl returns the serve from Illinois Tech. Augustana won with a score of 9-0.
Men’s tennis has successful run in spring break matches
March 15, 2018
Men’s tennis ready for CCIW tournament
May 4, 2017
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
Augie Talks with Michael Johnson
February 20, 2020
Augustana Senior Joshua Thorson starts at the line of the Men’s 1500 meter race at the Augustana Viking Olympics home meet.
Track and field capture wins at Viking Olympics
April 5, 2019
Head coach Jake Shaver talks to his team.
Jake Shaver begins first season at Augustana
October 18, 2018
Track teams finish strong at home meet
Track teams finish strong at home meet
April 26, 2018
Men’s volleyball finishes second season with a win
April 9, 2019
Augustana Vikings Interim Head Coach, Joshua Zolecki, coaches and speaks with the Men’s Volleyball team at their Carver Gym practice.
Men’s volleyball welcomes new head coach
March 14, 2019
Men’s volleyball starts off season with loss at home
Men’s volleyball starts off season with loss at home
January 24, 2019
Men’s Club Volleyball Competes at Nationals
April 19, 2018
Augie talks with Tyler Rubarts
April 19, 2018
First-Year Noah DeMarco works to control his MSOE opponent on the mat during their match, looking to secure back points in the dual meet in the Tim Dodge Wrestling Mezzanine at Carver PE Center on Nov. 2, 2024.
Mens wrestling tackles season-opening match
November 7, 2024
Augustana wrestling ready for the win
Augustana wrestling ready for the win
March 16, 2021
Augustana adds three new sports for 2021-2022 school year
Augustana adds three new sports for 2021-2022 school year
April 14, 2020
174 lb senior Josh Bush pinned John Marsh of Cornell at a time of 1:34 and flexed in celebration at the Roy J. Carver Center on Wednesday February 19, 2020.
Wrestling Looks to use Momentum from Thrilling Senior Night Victory
February 27, 2020
Augustana Wrestler’s Optimistic About Upcoming Season
October 31, 2019
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
First-Year Mary Baker blocks Samantha Champney of Carroll University on Oct. 5th, 2024.
Women’s soccer skips through to conference play
October 10, 2024
The Augustana women's volleyball team wraps up the Viking Classic with a game with the DePauw Tigers on Sept. 14.
Women’s volleyball grows amid young team
September 19, 2024
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
Augie Talks with Mia Lambert
February 27, 2020
The Viking's softball team on their break at the Viking's softball practice in Carver on March 10. .
softball poised to make CCIW run
March 12, 2020
Softball strives for success
Softball strives for success
March 21, 2019
Augie Softball splits doubleheader with Millikin
Augie Softball splits doubleheader with Millikin
April 19, 2018
First-year Molly Wrenn steps up to bat for the Vikings. Wrenn got two runs for Augustana in their game against Elmhurst. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Vikings Softball Splits Doubleheader
April 12, 2018
Vikings Sweep Double Header Against Dubuque
March 29, 2018
Women’s basketball finishes the regular season and prepares for the conference tournament
February 22, 2024
Seniors (left to right) Maddy Murillo, Jeni Crain, Mia Lambert, Alexis Jones, and Emily Ness lined up for some pictures with their photo boards after defeating North Park 62-56 at Roy J. Carver on February 22, 2020.
Double Senior Night Equals Double Success
February 27, 2020
Augie Talks with Mia Lambert
February 27, 2020
Augustana sophomore Olivia Hagerty, sophomore Cassie Kruse, and senior Jeni Crain practice their team drill during during the women's basketball practice in Carver on November 4, 2019.
The new faces of Augustana women’s basketball
November 7, 2019
Izzy Anderson hits 1000 point career mark
January 29, 2019
Augie Talks with Abigail Clark
November 7, 2019
Bowling team grows in second season
January 24, 2019
Women’s bowling prepares for rest of season
November 29, 2018
Taylor Kies. Photo by Kevin Donovan.
Augie Talks with Taylor Kies
March 22, 2018
Women’s bowling continues to improve
January 31, 2018
Emma Odle prepares to leave her mark on the cross-country program
September 26, 2024
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
January 24, 2019
Augie Talks with Abby Casey
October 18, 2018
Cross country first-years run into top seven
September 27, 2018
The Mens XC team does their warmup laps. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Cross Country teams start season strong
September 13, 2018
Women’s golf swings out of the championships and into the spring season
October 17, 2024
Women’s Golf Poised for Conference Play
September 26, 2019
Augie Talks with Rylie Schurter
October 11, 2018
Women’s golf team on par
September 13, 2018
Women’s Golf Takes On CCIW Championships
October 12, 2017
Women’s lacrosse sticks into fall ball
October 3, 2024
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
April 28, 2020
Women’s lacrosse starts 0-2 in CCIW
April 9, 2019
Women’s Lacrosse falls short to undefeated Carroll
April 19, 2018
Augie Talks with Bailey Aasen
March 29, 2018
First-Year Mary Baker blocks Samantha Champney of Carroll University on Oct. 5th, 2024.
Women’s soccer skips through to conference play
October 10, 2024
Women’s Soccer Fights into Overtime in CCIW tournament Semi-Finals and Finals
November 14, 2019
Augie Talks with Coach Mejia
October 24, 2019
Vikings Women’s Soccer optimistic about Conference challenge
September 26, 2019
Augie Talks with Grace Sigler
November 29, 2018
Senior Nathan Mesina and Senior Hailey Glasnovich practice side by side on Nov. 7, 2024 at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium.
Men’s and women’s swimming diving deeper into the season after invitational win
November 14, 2024
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
Senior Nathan Mesina talks to other members while practicing at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium on Sept. 27.
Diving deep into a long season
October 3, 2024
Augie Swimmers Ready to Dive Into Season
October 17, 2019
First-year Lauren Raike warms up in the pool at the Carver Center in preparation for the swimming team’s meet at Carthage College on Saturday, Jan. 12. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Raike makes splash at Augie
January 16, 2019
Women´s Tennis
October 31, 2019
A Q&A with future Tennis champion Annie Timm
October 3, 2019
Morgan Bullen goes to return the ball at the team’s practice on Thursday, March 28, 2019 while preparing for their matches against Illinois Insitute of Technology and Coe College on Saturday, March 31. (previously published in 2019)
Women’s tennis maintains win streak
April 5, 2019
Augie Talks with Caitlyn Schaffer
March 19, 2019
Women’s Tennis tearing through CCIW
October 18, 2018
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
April 28, 2020
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
April 16, 2019
Augustana Senior Joshua Thorson starts at the line of the Men’s 1500 meter race at the Augustana Viking Olympics home meet.
Track and field capture wins at Viking Olympics
April 5, 2019
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
January 24, 2019
Augustana College’s Women's Volleyball team plays their end-of-the-season match on Friday, Nov 1.
Spiking toward glory: Women’s volleyball gears up for final matches of the regular season
November 7, 2024
The Augustana women's volleyball team wraps up the Viking Classic with a game with the DePauw Tigers on Sept. 14.
Women’s volleyball grows amid young team
September 19, 2024
Volleyball fighting for the win
Volleyball fighting for the win
March 29, 2021
Augustana senior Madi Glatz attempts an assist during the second match of the game. The Augustana Vikings lost to Millikin by 3-0 (28-26,25-23,25-19) on October, 11, 2019.
Augie Veebz falls to Millikin
October 17, 2019
Volleyball earns first CCIW win against Elmhurst
October 11, 2018
Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue
Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue
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Letter to the Editor
May 4, 2018
Sexual assault task force established
February 14, 2018
Augustana students walk across campus on their way to the Quad City Botanical Center during the walk to support sexual assault survivors. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Augustana pushes for sexual violence reform together
February 10, 2018
Members of the Augustana community march across 5th Ave. from the Thomas Tredway Library to the Quad City Botanical Center on Saturday, Feb. 3 for the event “Take Care of All of Us: Bringing Survivors’ Voices into the Light,” Photo by Tony Dzik.
Augie community walks together to “Take Care Of All Of Us”
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Equal rights is still a fight
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A chewed wire: Struggling students online
March 26, 2021
LGBTQ+ athletes forgotten
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Ashanti Mobley speaks out through spoken-word
Ashanti Mobley speaks out through spoken-word
March 17, 2021
Cultural houses struggle to increase attendance
Cultural houses struggle to increase attendance
March 17, 2021
Submission: Create change
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International students face obstacles working on-campus jobs
May 13, 2022
Special collections records absent in discussion of labor rights
Special collections records absent in discussion of labor rights
May 13, 2022
Photo story: Student workers
May 13, 2022
CAs form bonds
May 13, 2022
Environmental Justice Issue – pdf
May 17, 2023
Environmental Justice Issue Cover
Environmental Justice Issue Cover
May 17, 2023
View of the Slough and the Swanson bridge in the fall, 2011. Courtesy of Augustana College Special Collections.
Slough water ebbs and flows through history at Augustana
May 17, 2023
Photo courtesy of the Sierra Club.
Letter to the Editor: The Sierra Club
May 17, 2023
Protecting the Mississippi River
May 17, 2023
Accessibility Issue - pdf
Accessibility Issue – pdf
May 10, 2024
Remote learning allows for equity
Remote learning allows for equity
May 10, 2024
New Reading Day will work to minimize fall semester burnout
New Reading Day will work to minimize fall semester burnout
May 10, 2024
Captioning Augustana promotes student learning and accessibility
Captioning Augustana promotes student learning and accessibility
May 10, 2024
Community calls for inclusive education while navigating accommodations
May 10, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Senior prom date excludes track students
March 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Sierra Club.
Letter to the Editor: The Sierra Club
May 17, 2023
Letter to the Editor: YDSA
May 13, 2022
Letter to the Editor: take the HEDS Climate Survey
March 6, 2020
Campus Voices: we want to hear from you
September 27, 2018
OBScast – Student Activism
May 11, 2024
Swiftie and newbie discuss Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets album
May 3, 2024
OBScast – Global Engagement Team
April 18, 2024
OBScast – Student Investment Club
April 11, 2024
OBScast – Romantic Comedies
March 9, 2024
Diversity Celebration 2024
May 11, 2024
Special Collections Open House
May 10, 2024
Holi 2024
April 26, 2024
Alumnus Grant Estes performs on the cello on April 14 in honor of Janina Ehrlich's 45 years at Augustana.
Janina Ehrlich celebrates 45 years at Augustana
April 20, 2024
Lip Sync Battle
April 11, 2024
Photo Gallery: International Street Fest
May 3, 2024
Photo Gallery: Night of Noise Drag Show
April 27, 2024
Photo Gallery: Heavy Steppas
April 24, 2024
Soul Food Dinner: The Soul of Black Students Union
March 2, 2024
Gallery: Slough draining
November 18, 2023
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Black Student Union hosts Thanksgiving soul food meal

November 22, 2015

On Sunday afternoon, Augustana’s Black Student Union hosted a Thanksgiving meal in the Galve room of the Gerber Center. The Augustana community was invited to enjoy homemade soul food, learn about soul food, and listen to spoken word and musical performances.
 

The BSU executive board sets up the food for the Thanksgiving meal. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.
The BSU executive board sets up the food for the Thanksgiving meal. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.

Senior Victoria Gillon serves mashed potatoes to Pastor Richard Priggie. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.
Senior Victoria Gillon serves mashed potatoes to Pastor Richard Priggie. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.

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Michael Rogers, Assistant Director of the Office of Multicultural Life, speaks at the BSU Thanksgiving meal. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.

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Greek Life faces unexpected challenges due to pandemic
Greek Life faces unexpected challenges due to pandemic
Sophomore Long Nguyen helps staff the Pho-Tastic event in Wallenburg Hall on Saturday night.
Students explore new food at Pho-TASTIC
Members of Augustana’s first year class of 2023 meet with members of the Greek Life, intramurals, and clubs at the Augustana Activities Fair, Saturday Aug. 31.
[Gallery] 2019-2020 Activities Fair
Senior Emma Nordmeyer bends down to write a message in chalk near midnight on Thursday, April 25. Members of the #MakeAChange movement chalked the lower quad, Old Main stairs and 7th avenue sidewalk. Photo by Thea Gonzales.
Students demand Title IX reform through upcoming demonstrations
Students gather to look at the pink crosses in the pro-life club's display on Monday, April 1. Each of the 911 crosses signifies an abortion performed at Planned Parenthood each day. Photo by Emily Jacobson.
Pro-Life group demonstrates on quad
Junior Stephie Benito sings as the Jazz Ensemble’s featured vocalist on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 in Centennial Hall.
Augustana Jazz Ensemble
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Black Student Union hosts Thanksgiving soul food meal