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Special edition on environmental justice now available

Special edition on environmental justice now available

May 17, 2023

Illinois public institutions barred from banning books under bold new bill.

May 17, 2023

Roundel Run wraps up 2023-2024 school year

Roundel Run wraps up 2023-2024 school year

May 17, 2023

Aubrey Barnes, a local spoken word artist, reads his poems in the Brew.

Emotional night ends celebration of learning 2023

May 17, 2023

Augustana’s Board of Trustees prepares for incoming leadership

May 10, 2023

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

Senior Alison Lawrence, majoring in Biology and Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies,
presents her work on May 10, in Old Main 117.

Seniors present research at Celebration of Learning

May 19, 2023

Students race to use meal swipes

May 19, 2023

Sylvia Hughes’s Gross stands between Kaden Micklos’s Balas and Noah Johnson’s Noah.

Augie wraps up theater productions for the year with “The Memo”

May 19, 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

Cover art for the APEP Poetry Book. Photo courtesy of Dr. Sharon Varallo.

APEP poetry blooms from behind bars

May 5, 2023

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

Sylvia Hughes’s Gross stands between Kaden Micklos’s Balas and Noah Johnson’s Noah.

Augie wraps up theater productions for the year with “The Memo”

May 19, 2023

Spencer Warfield (center), Maya Pagel (left), and Jessa Simon (right) performing at the God of Vengeance rehearsals.

“God of Vengeance” deserves a standing ovation

April 28, 2023

Lainey Terfruchte at the costume shop on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

A day in the life of a costume shop worker

April 28, 2023

Senior Titus Jilderda, left, and First Year Soryn Richter, right, rehearse a scene for the Small Mouth Sounds production at the Brunner Theater.

A silent play speaks volumes

March 10, 2023

Willkommen and bienvenue to “Cabaret” at Augustana

November 18, 2022

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

The Beatles’s “Revolver” expansion offers new insights on old songs

November 11, 2022

Taylor Swift’s Midnights has me managing expectations

Taylor Swift’s Midnights has me managing expectations

October 28, 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

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

Dr. Ann Perreau in her office on May 12, 2023.

Discovering hyperacusis: Becoming sonder within sounds

May 20, 2023

Student businesses create new opportunities and communities for Augustana students

May 13, 2023

David Staples answers questions during a presentation about his experiences with APEP at Augustana College in Old Main room 132 on Monday, April 24, 2023.

From wrongfully convicted to exonerated Augie student

May 6, 2023

Empowering students with disabilities: A look inside Augie Advocates

April 29, 2023

Gus welcoming future Viking at the It Begins with A event on April 15, 2022.

Building Connections? “It Begins with A”

April 15, 2023

A double rainbow appears in the sky after a heavy storm hits the Quad Cities on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Sudden floods, snow and rain isn’t to sing about

May 20, 2023

The Augie bubble trouble

May 20, 2023

Eco is friendly

May 20, 2023

Erickson renovations negatively impact rising juniors

May 13, 2023

Fresh Fruit Friday is brief but beloved

Fresh Fruit Friday is brief but beloved

May 13, 2023

Climate positivity remains crucial

May 17, 2023

Native American conservation

May 17, 2023

May 13, 2022

Discrimination remains present in hiring

Discrimination remains present in hiring

May 13, 2022

Co-Editor-in-chief Olivia Doak listens to Managing Editor Carly Davis idea for the graphic design on March 14 at Old Main.

Balancing money and morality

May 13, 2022

EDITORIAL: Looking ahead to the future of the Observer

May 15, 2020

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 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

Vikings baseball team sails into the postseason

May 18, 2023

Augustana College and Western Illinois University open new doors for sports management students

May 18, 2023

Head Coach Ryan Pryor, Assistant Coach Peter Ollis and the rest of the Augustana College Women Water Polo team react to Sophomore Annie Opal Dickson tackles Austin College’s Senior Aubrey Pasky.

Augustana Water Polo team overcomes adversity and builds resilience on the road to nationals

May 11, 2023

Men’s lacrosse hopeful for next season

May 11, 2023

New leadership brings new opportunities for fall sports teams

May 11, 2023

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

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.
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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

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 Alexis Jones

January 16, 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

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

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

Letter to the Editor

May 4, 2018

OBScast – The Augustana Observer Podcast – Sloughfest 2k23

May 11, 2023

OBScast – The Augustana Observer Podcast – Senior Experiences at Augie

May 4, 2023

OBScast – The Augustana Observer Podcast – NAMI Hear Me Out

April 27, 2023

OBScast – The Augustana Observer Podcast – NBA Playoffs

April 13, 2023

OBScast – The Augustana Observer Podcast – St. Patricks Day & Kavaunaugh’s

March 17, 2023

Christmas Activities

December 10, 2022

Augustana Men’s Basketball

December 3, 2022

A Peak Behind the Curtain of Cabaret

November 17, 2022

Pause 4 Paws – Therapy Dogs at Augustana

November 8, 2022

Halloween Activities at Augustana College

October 27, 2022

Gallery: Quad Cities area protects against flood devastation

May 17, 2023

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