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Sophomore Emma Watts, First-Year Soryn Richter and Sophomore Allison McPeak rehearse for "Tartuffe."

“Tartuffe” plans to steal the stage

Lexi Woodcock October 14, 2022

A comedic tale of a swindling squatter comes to the mainstage on Oct. 13-16. “Tartuffe” is a theatrical comedy written by the French playwright Molière. Directed by Professor Jeff Coussens, Augustana’s...

CGI “Cats” leave absurd mess in your “Memory”

CGI “Cats” leave absurd mess in your “Memory”

January 11, 2020

Observer alumnus, Daniel Williams, is contributing the review. The summer of 2015, right after I graduated from high school, I was cast in a local Quad Cities production of “Cats.”  I came to love...

Jay Jurden performing stand-up at Wallenberg Hall on November 14th, 2019.

“Tonight Show” comedian brings laughs

Imani Muhammad November 21, 2019

Rosy Flores and Christian Martinez, co-chairs of Multicultural Programming Board and juniors here at Augustana, invited Jay Jurden of recent “Tonight Show” fame to perform stand-up comedy here at Augustana...

Review: Comedy Sportz

March 19, 2016

If you find yourself in need of some laughs after a strenuous week of classes, then your answer is right here in Rock Island. Comedy Sportz, over on 19th Street, is an exciting and fun night out for people...

Joker Greeting Christmas prank card. The cards plays its tune until the battery dies or the receiver destroys it. Photo courtesy of Joker Greeting.

A Holly, Jolly, Evil Christmas

December 10, 2015

As we get closer and closer to the big day, it's time for all those late shoppers to finish up gifts for those they love. However, for those of you looking for an interesting new twist to the holiday...

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Gary Miller, senior, won first place at Last Comic Standing, a comedy competition for cash prizes, on April 25. Every year, students perform stand-up comedy for the title of Last Comic Standing. Miller also won first place at last year’s competition.

Miller crowned Last Comic Standing once again

April 29, 2015

Campus comedian and senior Gary Miller was named the Last Comic Standing for the second year in a row last Saturday night. Competing against Miller were juniors Emma Levich and Nick Caputo, and freshman...

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