Augustana Observer

Staying on campus over breaks: Voices of international students

Priyanjana Chaudhary and Lexi Woodcock • November 25, 2022

As the holiday season approaches, many students are packing their bags and getting ready to head home, but not all students are this lucky. Many international students must stay on campus over breaks....

Ash Wednesday reveals religious diversity on campus

Connie Krupa • March 11, 2022

While Augie is a Lutheran college, Catholicism is one of the biggest practiced religions on campus. Over the past five years, there has been a massive increase in Catholicism, accounting for 24% of the...

“Christmas at Augustana” with COVID-19

Connie Krupa • November 26, 2021

After a one year break due to the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19, a very special tradition is returning: Christmas at Augustana! In previous years, the musical talent of Augustana comes together to put...

Sankta Lucia: Relevant or not?

Payton Willis • November 19, 2021

Sankta Lucia is an annual event celebrated at Augustana at the end of November. This year, the event will be held on Monday, Nov. 29. Many students wonder exactly what Sankta Lucia is and why it is celebrated...

Día De Los Muertos: The celebration of life and connecting the dead with the living

Payton Willis • November 5, 2021

Día De Los Muertos is the celebration of life and connecting the dead with the living. Instead of mourning, death is celebrated and families have the opportunity to remember the good aspects of their...

Students reminisce on Halloweens past and present

Janey Locander • October 29, 2021

The Halloween season is quickly approaching, whether you’re going out to parties, braving a haunted house, or staying in watching Netflix with a bunch of candy. It’s a great time to celebrate fall...

Augustana celebrates the miracle of Hanukkah

December 14, 2017

The miracle of life, existence, and perseverance is the miracle of Hanukkah. This is the message that spread through the Hanukkah party held this Sunday, December 10 by Augustana’s Hillel chapter. First-year...

Holiday spirit through strings of lights

December 14, 2017

Lights are strung at 3312 7th Ave for the holiday season. Seniors Cassidy Foley and Dana Burhorn decorated their off campus home to show off their Christmas spirit. With upwards to 12 strings of lights...

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