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Iowa residents Ashley Willits (front) and Laura Sempf look through vintage t-shirts during Iowa’s Vintage Fest at the River Center on Nov. 1, 2025.

Iowa Vintage Fest: A fashionable cause

Kellan King November 9, 2025

In a world that is seeing “fast fashion” produced more than ever before, awareness of the industry’s negative environmental impact has grown alongside it. With 3 million tons of clothing being incinerated...

Junior Brianna Phorasavong interacts with Cash, a service dog in training, during an outdoor session on Thursday, Oct. 16. The golden retriever wore his service vest as he practiced commands in the grassy area surrounded by fall foliage.

Pawsitive impact: Viking Pups builds bonds together through service

Calista DeCoster October 26, 2025

Every other Sunday, the familiar sound of paws padding across the third floor of Hanson signals the start of another Viking Pups training session. Those paws are the efforts of Augustana students and FurReal...

One last round: Brandon’s Pub and Grille closes its doors

Selina Adelaide Osebre Yawson October 18, 2025

After six years of serving the Quad Cities community, Brandon’s Pub and Grille closed its doors on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, marking the end of a local favorite for many residents and Augustana students....

Ceasing the cycle of burnout and busyness

Calista DeCoster October 11, 2025

With a school that prioritizes “balance, so you can do it all and do it well,” Augustana College often is buzzing with activities, classes and athletics. Students can be very involved in campus life,...

100 years of siblinghood: Chi Omega Gamma and Rho Nu Delta celebrate their centennial

Selina Osebre Yawson October 5, 2025

For 100 years, Chi Omega Gamma and Rho Nu Delta have been more than just Greek groups at Augustana College, they’ve been families rooted in tradition and shared values. This Homecoming, both celebrated...

Augustana student waits for Metro bus.

New late-night bus route expands access to downtown Moline

Selina Osebre Yawson September 28, 2025

Nightlife for Augie students is revving up with the introduction of a new Metro route. Students looking for nightlife, food and entertainment beyond campus will now have a safer and more affordable way...

From bell towers to bold visions: Augustana’s 150 years in Rock Island

Calista DeCoster September 28, 2025

After originally planting its grounds in Paxton, Ill., in 1860, Augustana College celebrates 150 years in Rock Island. This milestone was marked with the 150th Anniversary Rock Island Celebration at Schwiebert...

Schooling Applications: Navigating the path from undergraduate to graduate school

Schooling Applications: Navigating the path from undergraduate to graduate school

Calista DeCoster May 16, 2025

Whether it feels like a lifetime ago or just yesterday, the high school “COVID class” of 2021 is now eligible to apply for graduate school – a milestone that could be the next step in their academic...

“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 acceptance. Operated and funded by and for their local communities,...

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 fingers moved rhythmically to craft delicate crocheted...

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 dissemination of news and other data. These advancements...

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, a growing cohort is fighting for a different “R”: repair....

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