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Senior Cristal Moreno Aguilar, in her dress, walks in “Shades of Beauty” event with this year’s theme “Fashion Unfiltered: Own It, Wear It, Be It,” on March 16, 2025.

Strut your way with “Shades of Beauty”

Morin Windle March 21, 2025

Walking into the Gavle Rooms Sunday, March 16, music hyped up the crowd, sleek decorations were hung and a runway carpet was laid ready for the show. Held during Women’s History Month, “Shades of Beauty”...

Senior Julie Tarling performs as Dee Dee Allen in “The Prom,” on March 15, 2025, at the Brunner Main Stage Theatre.

“The Prom” changes lives, one lesbian at a time

Fatima Martinez Gallegos March 21, 2025

This weekend, Augustana College’s Brunner Theatre erupted with excitement as it hosted the striking premiere of “The Prom,” a production that brought energy, emotion and LGBTQ+ joy to the stage. The...

Professor Corrine Smith stops by ‘Let’s bARTer’, where students share artwork to be bartered in exchange for any physical item on March 12, 2025.

“Let’s bARTer”: Art calls, community answers

Ludovica Chiovini March 21, 2025

On Wednesday, March 12, students from the “Issues and Contemporary Art” course at Augustana College brought the “Let’s bARTer” pop-up show to life in the quad, allowing students to trade physical...

Chicago-based musician Joe Goodkin performs his melodic songs at the Gavel room on Mar. 5, 2025.

Mashing music and mythology: “The Blues of Achilles” with Joe Goodkin

Morin Windle March 14, 2025

On Wednesday, March 5, Augustana welcomed back musician Joe Goodkin as he hit Gävle 3 with selections of his 17-song adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, “Iliad.” Smooth guitar combined with the bittersweet...

Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble collaborates with Treble Choirs from Davenport Central, Davenport North and Pleasant Valley High Schools to perform "Anne Frank: A Living Voice." on Mar. 4, 2025, at Centennial Hall.

Harmonies of hope: Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble honors Anne Frank’s resilience

Fatima Martinez Gallegos March 14, 2025

On Tuesday, March 4, in a fusion of music, history and emotion, the Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and four local high school treble choirs took to the stage of Centennial Hall to perform “Anne Frank: A Living...

Bridging borders: Augustana welcomes Nilsson to campus

Morin Windle March 14, 2025

As the start of a new semester rolled around, Augustana welcomed Dr. Elina Nilsson to campus as a Fulbright Hildeman Scholar. Dr. Nilsson is visiting from Uppsala University, in Sweden, and is excited...

Safe, seen and supported: The LGBTQIA+ Wellness Group’s mission to empower students

In a world where LGBTQIA+ students face unique challenges, Augustana’s LGBTQIA+ Wellness Group provides space on campus where students can breathe, speak freely and find support when they need it most....

Poster made by two students Senior Minh Nguyen and Senior Syd Yontez pasted all over campus, the poster talks about fighting transviolence clicked on Feb 23, 2025.

Seniors use technology and design to deliver powerful messages and spark social change

Fatima Martinez Gallegos March 4, 2025

Leaving a lasting impression on this year’s bold theme, “Change,” Augustana seniors Minh Nguyen, majoring in computer science with a minor in graphic design, and Syd Yontez, majoring in fine arts,...

The Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival celebrates new and experimental music for saxophone at Augustana College Larson Hall on Feb 23, 2025.

Shockingly Modern Festival features sax unbound

Ludovica Chiovini March 4, 2025

The Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival, held on Feb. 22, 2025, offered a unique musical experience, breaking free from traditional sonic boundaries. Experimental music took audiences on an immersive...

First-Year Cameron Grant harvests spinach from a raised bed.

From scraps to soil: Augie Acres latest composting project in action

Morin Windle February 21, 2025

Whether you’re living in a Transitional Living Area (TLA) or renting a house around campus, there’s a new feature available for you to add to your kitchen: a composting bin! The project is run by...

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 Mary, surrounded by roses. The air swelled with the sounds...

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 anticipated Mr. Augustana event. The auditorium was decked...

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