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Cheri Bustos wants students to use their vote

Molly Sweeney May 3, 2023

Cheri Bustos, the former representative for Illinois’ 17th district, came to Augustana College late last month.  On Monday, April 24, Bustos spoke to students about her time in Congress, the role...

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos speaks on plans to combat the climate crisis

Stuart Lombard November 14, 2019

On Wednesday 6 November, Representative Cheri Bustos addressed a room of young constituents and Augustana students and faculty. She spoke at length about her plans to address the climate crisis in Illinois’s...

Student loan debt totals $31,000

May 4, 2015

With graduation around the corner, seniors will have a major financial burden to carry, in the form of student loans. Illinois’ 17th Congressional District Cheri Bustos recently spoke on the matter...

First Lady supports Quinn, Bustos, Durbin

November 1, 2014

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke on Saturday about getting “fired up” for voting, advocating for Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, Senator Dick Durbin and Governor Pat Quinn at the Wharton Field House in...

Bustos holds second annual economic summit

October 1, 2014

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos held her second annual “Economic Summit-Partnering for Illinois’ Economic Future" on campus last Thursday. The summit featured a panel of industry leaders and experts, with...

Aguilar leaves intercultural office, takes a step toward political office dreams

November 14, 2013

Walking into Greg Aguilar’s office is similar to walking into the parlor of a proud parent. Pictures of students line the shelves and decorations from the most recent event, Día De Los Muertos, are...

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