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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...

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 the spirit of the music that unites them remains the same. ASB...

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 throughout South Asia, dates back over 2500 years but...

UNYK dancers perform during their Fall showcase, Brat, at Centennial Hall Auditorium on Nov. 10, 2024.

Move your feet with UNYK

Morin Windle November 15, 2024

Last Sunday, Nov. 10, Centennial Hall was filled with green lights, eye-catching decor and an excited audience on the edge of their seats as UNYK took the stage for their fall showcase. The theme for this...

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

Morin Windle November 8, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 3, Centennial Hall welcomed the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) as they partnered with the Augustana Choir to produce a rendition of Shakespeare’s classic, “A Midnight Summer’s...

Heywire: Exploring the joy of improv at Augustana

Summer Pandey November 8, 2024

As audiences catch their breath and eagerly await what comes next, they go haywire from uncontrollable laughter. This is what it feels like to attend a Heywire show.  Heywire is a student-run organization...

“The Philanderer” explores the complexities of gender roles

Sylvia Hughes November 1, 2024

As the lights dim in the Black Box Theatre this Halloween weekend, audiences are transported into the fabricated and satirical world of “The Philanderer,” running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. “The Philanderer,”...

Chills and thrills await: Skellington Manor’s Haunted House back to terrify visitors!

Morin Windle October 25, 2024

The lights are down low and the air is tense as you creep along the hallways of Skellington Manor, excited and scared to see what monsters await as you venture through. Clowns, ghosts, zombies and so much...

Several Augustana students come together to participate in International Pronouns Day at the You Belong Here Lounge on Oct. 16, 2024.

International pronoun day: A celebration of inclusivity and acceptance

Summer Pandey October 25, 2024

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID) and Thomas Tredway Library celebrated International Pronoun Day on Oct. 16. Celebrated on the third Wednesday...

Sophomores Kaelyn Kamholtz, Sofia Carr and Lilli Burton make tea at Brewing Friendships on Oct. 17.

Spilling the tea about tea: Students celebrate culture over tea

Sylvia Hughes October 25, 2024

Inside Casa Latina’s kitchen, students gathered around a table of teas from around the world, picking between jasmine, orange, peach oolong, thai and honey ginger to fill their cups. Sipping on the tea...

Sophomore Adilene Hernandez reads a combination of famous and self-written poetry in the Brunner Black Box Theater on Oct. 9.

Symposium Day poetry reading captivates Augustana students

Morin Windle October 18, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Augustana community celebrated its fall 2024 Symposium Day. With lectures, presentations and creative performances available for Augustana students and staff, everyone was invited...

Homecoming SING performances showcase Greek harmony

Rae Barry October 11, 2024

This year, Augustana celebrated its 104th Homecoming week, hosted by the Office of Student Life. After a week of Homecoming events, including the annual regatta slough race, talent show and rope pull,...

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