Augustana Observer
Norm Moline discusses Asian Studies history
April 24, 2024
Lindsay Adolphs in her office in CORE.
CORE welcomes new director Adolphs
April 24, 2024
Ken Brill leaves behind a legacy in OSL
April 24, 2024
SGA hosts Presidential/Vice Presidential debate
SGA hosts Presidential/Vice Presidential debate
April 23, 2024
Vike app now offers a new feature
Vike app now offers a new feature
April 17, 2024
A laid pipe in the hole of the construction site.
Heating system is under construction
November 9, 2022
Augustana President, Steven C. Bahls, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new extension to the Hanson Hall of Sciences at Augustana College on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Photo by Ian Murrin.
The Hanson expansion is now open to students
September 3, 2019
Blue, Mold and Beautiful campus buildings
Blue, Mold and Beautiful campus buildings
October 11, 2018
Doug Stevens and Ian Erickson of Creative Decorating Inc. paint the belltower.
Gallery: Augustana belltower receives a makeover
September 11, 2018
Construction continues on the slough slowly as extreme weather events keep inhibiting reconstruction. Photo by Brady Johnson.
Slough reconstruction project continues
January 18, 2018
Independents give opinions on Greek Life
March 5, 2020
Augie senior Jonathan Quigley, Freshman Blake Traylor, and Juniors Tyler Bentley, John Cunningham, (left to right), surrounding the speakers playing random noises during the noise event organised by Little Happenings.
Little Happenings brings absurdism to campus
October 24, 2019
Students gather to look at the pink crosses in the pro-life clubs 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
April 1, 2019
New club on campus: Ping Pong Club
New club on campus: Ping Pong Club
March 29, 2019
Ultimate Frisbee plays through the night at Snow Sleep
January 28, 2019
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 24, 2018
Augustana College students celebrate Holi, hosted by the Global Engagement Team, at Upper Quad on April 19.
Dancing in color: Students celebrate Holi
April 26, 2024
Night of Noise Drag Show hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion on April 19, 2024, in the Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance.
Augustana drag show celebrates Night of Noise
April 26, 2024
Local author tells story by creating “Family Tree”
April 26, 2024
Senior Art Show paints Augustana’s talent
April 26, 2024
Attendees participate in a fortune-telling game during Quê, the Vietnamese Student Association annual event on April 12 at the Gavle Rooms.
Celebrating Vietnamese Culture at Quê
April 19, 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
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
Sophomore Kaden Micklos (left), Junior Mukupa Lungu (middle) and Senior Rose Klinger (right) perform during the NINE tech rehearsal in the Brunner Theater on Nov. 13.
“Nine” hits the Quad Cities for first time
November 17, 2023
Delayed Betrayal takes the stage offering drama and love triangles
October 27, 2023
“Dracula: a feminist revenge fantasy” sinks its teeth into October
“Dracula: a feminist revenge fantasy” sinks its teeth into October
October 13, 2023
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 mens 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
Campus art museum under new management
May 5, 2023
Seniors showcase their last artwork at Augustana
April 28, 2023
Seniors capture art through a personal lens
May 6, 2022
Guests and members of the Augustana community admire work at the Augustana Faculty Art Show in Centennial hall on April 8, 2022.
Faculty Art Show returns for a limited time only
April 15, 2022
Preserving Swedish culture through art
October 11, 2021
Evald: Empowering women beyond the grave
Evald: Empowering women beyond the grave
November 11, 2022
Banned books: Reading between the lines
Banned books: Reading between the lines
October 21, 2022
Can graphic novels assist with higher education?
October 15, 2021
River Readings start the year with a visiting poet
October 3, 2019
Saga to Celebrate 80th Volume
April 26, 2017
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
Five innovations from the COVID-19 pandemic
Five innovations from the COVID-19 pandemic
March 7, 2021
Majority of student body visits CORE
April 25, 2015
Tinder information was taken from Tinder.com, the New York Times and CNN. Graphic by Ryan Silvola.
Students: Tinder more of a dating game
March 29, 2015
Email filtering may be just a few clicks away
December 21, 2014
ITS improves WiFi system
December 17, 2014
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
A legendary life: After 45 years at Augustana, Janina Ehrlich honored by faculty, students and a world premiere performance
April 20, 2024
Seniors take leadership roles to support student life as they prepare for life after college
Seniors take leadership roles to support student life as they prepare for life after college
April 13, 2024
Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy provides empowering spaces by and for women at Augustana
Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy provides empowering spaces by and for women at Augustana
March 23, 2024
Haki Madhubuti speaks about his experiences as a leading poet, publisher and educator in the Gavle Room 3 on March 5.
World-renowned poet and publisher speaks to campus
March 16, 2024
Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is the new location of The Artsy Bookworm.
The Artsy Bookworm closes storefront, opens doors to new possibilities
March 9, 2024
College extracurriculars are burnout palooza
College extracurriculars are burnout palooza
April 20, 2024
Healing Augie’s need for student healthcare
April 20, 2024
Positivity is great… except when it’s toxic
April 20, 2024
Fur-ward thinking: Revising ESA policies for an inclusive campus
April 13, 2024
Religious Freedom Restoration: A new name for discrimination
March 23, 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
Discrimination remains present in hiring
Discrimination remains present in hiring
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 cant 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
Men’s volleyball team finishes a successful season
April 25, 2024
Water polo wins second consecutive conference title
Water polo wins second consecutive conference title
April 25, 2024
Curtis Baldwin of Augustana College and Nathaniel Otis of Beloit University leaps over hurdles in the Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles at the Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex, April 20.
Track and field athletes fight through long season
April 25, 2024
Football team tackles spring practices, looks to improve from last season
April 25, 2024
Charlotte Frere breaks CCIW school record for longest discus throw
April 18, 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
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 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
Seniors, Pierson Wofford (left) and Roman Youngblut (right) scream in happiness after their big win Senior, Micah Martin, for the Augustana Men’s Basketball team goes up for the backwards grab in their game against the Calvin Knights on November 16, 2019 in the Roy J. Carver Center for Physical Education. The Vikings won the game 70-67.
Viking Basketball holds out Calvin
November 21, 2019
Vikings baseball head into the CCIW
Vikings baseball head into the CCIW
April 16, 2021
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
Baseball captures first place in the CCIW
April 16, 2019
Baseball falls short to Cornell; splits doubleheader against Rockford
March 27, 2019
Is baseball headed for a strike?
March 11, 2019
(From rear), Tony Dzik (’19), Lars Harvey (’20), Tony Steinle (’18), Sam Paulson (’20), Isabelle Warren (’19) work together in the regatta in Milwaukee. Photo by Natalie Spahn.
Crew team competes in regatta at Milwaukee, WI
September 21, 2017
Augie ready to kick off against North Park University on Saturday. Augie won 71-0 at home.
Augie Football Steam Rolls North Park
October 24, 2019
Augustana senior Bobby Jarosz (#15, center) rushes through as senior Tommy Simon (#73, right) blocks Elmhurst junior Tavey Durns (#11, far right) during the Family Weekend home game against Elmhurst College on Saturday Sept, 21 2019. Augustana won the game 55-13. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Augustana Demolishes Elmhurst in First CCIW Game at Family Weekend
September 26, 2019
Augustana hosts sixth round of NFL Draft
May 2, 2019
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
April 16, 2019
Augie Talks with Luke Sawicki
October 18, 2018
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
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
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
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
Mens golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
Men’s golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
September 28, 2017
Alex Sierra, junior, hits the ball at the Aurora University Classic on Sept 5. Photo by Alex Riddle
Sierra, Men’s golf prepares for Midwest Regional
September 14, 2017
Mens 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
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 teams meet against Wheaton on February 3. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and women’s swimming prepares for conference championships
January 31, 2018
Quinn Landoch (20) swims freestyle during one of Mondays sets. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Vikings Look to Continue Success at Wheaton Invite
December 7, 2017
Patti Grod (’20) trains with a kickboard to get ready for the 2017 swimming season. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and Women’s Swim prepares for St. Ambrose Meet
October 19, 2017
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 Chris Plantz attempts to steal the ball from Luke Cangilla (#9) in their game against Illinois Wesleyan on October 10. Vikings won 1-0.
Men’s soccer wins third CCIW game
October 18, 2018
Men’s soccer showing improvements
September 27, 2018
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
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
Jones takes second at 285 pound nationals
March 20, 2019
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
Women´s Tennis
October 31, 2019
Augie Talks with Coach Mejia
October 24, 2019
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
The Vikings softball team on their break at the Vikings 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 womens 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
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
Cross Country Ready for CCIW Championships
October 19, 2017
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
Womens Golf Prepares for Highland Classic
September 7, 2017
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
Women’s Lacrosse gains win against Monmouth Scotts
March 22, 2018
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
Augustana College second-year Jenna Dvorak defends the ball from North Central second-year Nicole Durkee during their game on Wednesday. Augustana won 3-0.
Women’s soccer defeats North Central
October 4, 2018
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
(Center) Marissa Jaskae swims a 50 of freestyle, on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Photo by Emma Gannaway.
Swimming teams off to strong start
November 29, 2018
Sophomore Connor Bullard swims backstroke at practice to train for the teams meet against Wheaton on February 3. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and women’s swimming prepares for conference championships
January 31, 2018
Vikings Prepare For a Clash against Wheaton
January 25, 2018
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
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
The Augustana womens volleyball team cut a ribbon before playing the first game on the new floor in the Carver Center. Photo by Emma Gannaway.
Volleyball sweep Dubuque on Carver’s new hardwood
September 13, 2018
Women’s Volleyball falls to Elmhurst in the fifth set
October 12, 2017
Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue
Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue
May 7, 2019
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”
February 4, 2018
Equal rights is still a fight
Equal rights is still a fight
April 16, 2021
A chewed wire: Struggling students online
March 26, 2021
LGBTQ+ athletes forgotten
LGBTQ+ athletes forgotten
March 19, 2021
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
May 13, 2022
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
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 – Global Engagement Team
April 18, 2024
OBScast – Student Investment Club
April 11, 2024
OBScast – Romantic Comedies
March 9, 2024
OBScast – Wi-Fi Transition
March 1, 2024
OBScast – Lunar New Year Part 2
February 24, 2024
Holi 2024
April 26, 2024
Alumnus Grant Estes performs on the cello on April 14 in honor of Janina Ehrlichs 45 years at Augustana.
Janina Ehrlich celebrates 45 years at Augustana
April 20, 2024
Lip Sync Battle
April 11, 2024
Hypnotist comes to campus
March 15, 2024
Freedom of Expression Workshop
March 9, 2024
Photo Gallery: Heavy Steppas
April 24, 2024
Soul Food Dinner: The Soul of Black Students Union
March 2, 2024
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November 18, 2023
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Augustana students enjoy Diwali with sparklers. Photo by JanieLe.

On Monday night, November 23, Augustana students gathered in the Brew to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu New Years festival. The event was hosted by the Office of International Student life. Students were invited to share Indian food, see dance performances, receive henna tattoos, and many more fun activities. Diwali celebrates new beginnings and is also known as the “Festival of Lights.”
 

The Augustana Brew was transformed into a Diwali celebration on Monday night. Photo by JanieLe.
The Augustana Brew was transformed into a Diwali celebration on Monday night. Photo by JanieLe.

The Augie International Club and Mr. Danny Kim celebrate the Diwali Festival. Photo by JanieLe.
The Augie International Club and Mr. Danny Kim celebrate the Diwali Festival. Photo by JanieLe.

Augustana students enjoy Diwali with sparklers. Photo by JanieLe.
Augustana students enjoy Diwali with sparklers. Photo by JanieLe.

Michaila Cooper performs a traditional dance at Diwali. Photo by JanieLe.
Michaila Cooper performs a traditional dance at Diwali. Photo by JanieLe.

A "diya" is used to decorate at Diwali festivals. Photo by JanieLe.
A “diya” is used to decorate at Diwali festivals. Photo by JanieLe.
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