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Workers drench Augie students in glow paint at the EDM Glow Party on Friday, Oct 21 2022.

EDM glow paint party lights up fall break

Priyanjana Chaudhary October 28, 2022

To add a spark to fall break and start off Halloween celebrations, The Office of Student Life (OSL) and Late at Night held an EDM glow paint party in the lower quad on Oct. 21.  This event was handled...

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...

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...

A group of pumpkins lined up at a wall at Shady Knoll Farm.

Students reminisce on Halloweens past and present

Janey Locander October 29, 2021

The Halloween season is quickly approaching, whether you’re going out to parties, braving a haunted house, or staying in watching Netflix with a bunch of candy. It’s a great time to celebrate fall...

Review: Hubie Halloween

Abigail Larson October 25, 2020

With Halloween fast approaching, many are looking to step into the spirit through festive movies, which are in no short supply on Netflix. In fact, they just released a couple of their own seasonal originals,...

Halloween at Augustana to look different this year

Halloween at Augustana to look different this year

Sarah Walton September 24, 2020

The arrival of the fall season seems to spark a new energy into the Augustana community. The sighting of changing leaves along the slough path. The emergence of fall season apparel as well as the buzz...

Augustana sophomore Mary Sales (from left), juniors Cassie Karn and James wheeler and senior Jonathan Quigley pose at Frank N’ Furter’s throne during The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast at the Augustana College Brunner Theater Center on October 24, 2019.

Shadow cast has audiences wanting more

Gabrielle Lenger October 31, 2019

Students flooded the lobby of Brunner Theatre Center on Thursday, Oct. 24 humming tunes from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The cult classic movie was about to be brought to life by a cast made up...

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...

Sophomores Jake Stewart and Drake Stern participated in the "Clown Hunt" on Tuesday Oct. 4. They were just two of upwards of 30 students who were out an about along the Slough Path just after midnight. (Photo by: Alex Halterman)

Students "clown hunt" overnight after report of clown on campus

October 4, 2016

Update 11:14 a.m. The office of Public Safety has given a statement: "We don't want people in packs looking for the clown. Go about your normal life, and just be aware, and if you see something call...

Editorial: Costumes trivialize struggles of real people

October 16, 2014

Halloween is fast approaching, and students are gearing up for finding the perfect costume for the holiday. Characters from pop culture and historical figures are popular choices for costumes, as are costumes...

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