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International students face obstacles working on-campus jobs

Etta Brooks May 13, 2022

When the majority of international students come to campus, the first job that they seek is the dining service student worker position, according to first-year Ethiopian student Beamlak Abdisa. “I...

From horror to hilarity: The 39 Steps promises laughs

From horror to hilarity: The 39 Steps promises laughs

Etta Brooks March 11, 2022

If you enjoy slapstick comedy performed by a talented cast with strong chemistry, come see "The 39 Steps" on the Mainstage. It is interactive, adventurous and creative. The show parodies prominent historical...

Healthy Relationships month raises conversations about college hookup culture

Etta Brooks February 25, 2022

The 2009 documentary, “Spitting Game: The College Hookup Culture,” explores the dynamics of hookup culture and its relations to gender roles, sexual consent and coercion. The documentary was informed...

This wasn’t always Augie

Etta Brooks November 19, 2021

“This wasn’t always Augie,” raised conversations about how the land, which Augustana currently resides, was once occupied by indigenous people. This discussion was facilitated by the Multicultural...

Senior Lam Nguyen comes in to teach the group the next part of the routine.

UNYK dance show: Constellation

Etta Brooks November 12, 2021

Get excited, the UNYK multicultural dance troupe hosts their first show of the school year on Sunday, Nov. 21, under the theme “Constellation.” A mixture of dances from diverse cultures will be performed,...

Translating Classics to Mandarin

Etta brooks November 5, 2021

Translating from Latin to Mandarin is a crucial yet difficult task, given the linguistic unfamiliarity between Latin and Chinese languages. Dr. Jinyu Liu, professor at Depauw University, presented the...

Presentation addresses difficulty in inclusion

Etta Brooks October 11, 2021

Dr. Javier Avila, in his presentation “The Perfect Latino,” encourages the Latine community to embrace all of who they are, because with visibility comes representation. This seminar, hosted by the...

A group of students enjoy the food and atmosphere at the Moonlight Festival in Wallenberg Hall on Friday, Sept. 24.

Moon festival holiday celebrates diversity

Etta Brooks October 10, 2021

The Moon Festival, widely celebrated in Asian cultures and one of the topmost celebrated holidays in China, was hosted on Sept. 24 by the Asian Student Organization, the Vietnamese Student Association...

African week enables celebration and education

African week enables celebration and education

Molly Sweeney October 30, 2020

The African Student Association (ASA) celebrated African Week from Oct. 18-23 with a variety of activities around campus. Due to COVID-19, the celebrations looked a bit different than previous years, but...

International students adjust to colder weather

Lan Anh (Rosie) Ong October 10, 2020

Weather in the Quad Cities in the beginning of October brings temperatures at 55℉ with a low of 43℉ at night. This presents a challenge for international students, who might not have experienced the...

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