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Sophomore Kaden Micklos celebrates his victory with other contestants and host Brianna Ebenroth at the annual Mr. Augustana mock pageant on
Oct. 15, 2023, in Centennial Hall.

Mr. Augustana puts inclusivity and charity in the spotlight

Gavin Nicoson October 21, 2023

Cool fall weather has finally started to blow across campus, bringing a surplus of rain, seasonal drinks at the Brew and Halloween-themed window decals. As the Augustana community revels in the changing...

Senior Isaiah Valentine, graduate Annette Schneider and senior Kate Martino at the Greek Council Meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023

αντιο σας: How to say goodbye in Greek

Victoria Campbell March 11, 2023

Greek life is often a place for students to find themselves. As new members of sororities and fraternities are joining, the seniors are preparing to say their goodbyes. The presidents of a few Greek groups...

Chi Omega Gamma at the Homecoming Sing competition on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Augustana students reflect post-Homecoming

Anh Bui October 19, 2022

Augustana’s annual Homecoming concluded on Sunday, Oct. 16 with the return of alumni. The theme was “Welcome to Hollywood,” and students participated in activities coordinated by the Office of Student...

Shades of magenta spotted near Andreen Resident Hall

An abundant campus: Augustana in the fall

Delaney Farwell October 8, 2022

For many students, fall is one of the most exciting times of the year at Augustana. In reality, every season here has its perks, but fall brings many unique events to Augie’s campus.  There are a...

VIDEO: Mr. Augustana preview

Michelle Quinn November 9, 2021

Augustana's Chi Alpha Pi sorority hosts their annual event Mr. Augustana as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Positive impact of IM sports on sororities

Stuti Shrestha October 28, 2021

IM (Intramural) sports are a popular activity for Augustana students and are open for any student to participate. There are all different types of sports throughout the school year. A lot of Greek groups...

Demystifying the money behind Greek Life

Demystifying the money behind Greek Life

Carly Davis March 15, 2021

From the outside looking in, Greek Life at Augustana is hard to pin down. Social groups, service fraternities and academic organizations vary enough that any generalized statement about Greek Life falls...

Mr. Augustana satirizes beauty pageants

Gabrielle Lenger November 14, 2019

Upon reading the words, “beauty pageant,” your instinct is to picture Jennifer Anniston’s shallow character in “Dumplin’,” or Debbie Ryan’s high strung character in “Insatiable.” Stick...

Rape culture frustration ignites student-led protests

Rape culture frustration ignites student-led protests

April 27, 2019

In response to recent conversations about sexual assault, several students began a movement that gathered crowds of students, faculty and administrators to the steps of Old Main on Friday, April 26. Senior...

Chi Alpha Pi reminisce on Mr. Augustana competition

Natalie McMillan January 16, 2019

The Chi Alpha Pi sorority (CAP) hosted the Mr. Augustana competition Friday, Jan. 11 at Centennial Hall. This was Augustana’s 16th annual Mr. A pageant and, as an event, it has evolved since its first...

Camp Kesem Trivia Night raises $2,673

February 19, 2014

Camp Kesem Augustana raised $2,673 at its second annual Trivia Night on Feb. 8 for camp this summer. Augustana students organized fundraisers throughout the night. Trivia Night is one of the larger fundraisers...

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