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Dance Company members perform their 2023 Fall showcase, "Feel The Power,"on Dec. 2. in Brunner Theater.

Augustana Dance Company: The power of confidence

Fatima Martinez Gallegos December 8, 2023

On Saturday, Dec. 2, families and friends gathered together at Brunner’s main theater to watch Augustana’s Dance Company’s performance, “Feel the Power.” The seats were filled and the energy...

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

A day in the life of a costume shop worker

Allie Lewis April 28, 2023

Augustana’s theater program never fails to amaze its audiences on stage, but behind-the-scenes workers are the backbone of these productions. Those working in the costume shop keep the actors looking...

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...

Cultural appropriation, a continuing issue on Halloween

Najiah Osborne October 30, 2021

Cultural appropriation is “the unacknowledged or inappropriate adaptation of the customs, practices, ideas, etc., of one or more groups a part of a society.” In what situations is one more likely...

Graphic Illustration by Alyssa Duckett/ Observer Staff

How old is too old to trick or treat?

October 31, 2019

You have probably noticed it as well...from the increasing appearance of scary decorations to the sales of candy at nearby drugstores, the signs all seem to signify one thing: “Spooky Season” and Halloween...

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