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Daniel E. Lee, celebrates his 50th year at Augustana College with his advisees on Oct. 4.

Celebrating Dan Lee: 50 years of dedication

Jacob Spicer October 14, 2023

As a part of Augustana’s 103rd Homecoming, the Phi Rho sorority and religion department had someone special to congratulate. Dan Lee, Marian Taft Cannon professor in the humanities and director at Augustana...

No longer a royal pain: Gender disappears from Homecoming court

No longer a royal pain: Gender disappears from Homecoming court

Anh Bui October 14, 2023

Looking back at Augustana’s 2023 Homecoming last week, one particular change received attention: the decision to eliminate gender in the Homecoming court.  Traditionally, Homecoming ends with a coronation...

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...

The Ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority perform at Howard University Homecoming Greek Step Show 2021.

Canceling tradition to prevent appropriation

Anh Bui October 12, 2022

Less than two weeks before its kickoff, an email from Homecoming Co-Chairs, senior Isabelle Jordan and junior Jared Slusher, was sent to the student body of Augustana College to announce the cancellation...

Homecoming: An invitation for all, or just Greek life?

Hailey Glasnovich October 8, 2022

Augustana’s very own Homecoming: “Welcome to Hollywood” is beginning on Monday, Oct. 10 with the Kick-Off Bonfire on the Quad. There will be multiple competitions throughout those next four days...

Students gear up for Homecoming

Anh Bui October 5, 2022

Homecoming is right around the corner, and various student groups around campus are preparing to showcase their talents to win the homecoming cup and welcome alumni back. This year, Homecoming Co-Chairs...

Two members of Phi Rho take a commanding lead, smiling as their teamwork is paying off.

Gallery: Homecoming regatta

Photos by Jason Smith October 14, 2021

Photos from homecoming regatta boat race on Sept. 28, 2021              

Football beats North Park at homecoming game

Football beats North Park at homecoming game

Jannae Mehaffey October 14, 2021

The Augustana football team had their homecoming game this past weekend and beat North Park 17-14. Every team in the conference is competitive so junior Xavier Buckley believes any win against a...

Two members of Phi Rho take a commanding lead, smiling as their teamwork is paying off.

Augie hosts homecoming week post pandemic

Feven Zewdu October 13, 2021

Week 6 of the fall semester was eventful while homecoming celebrations took place. Events were planned by the Office of Student Life (OSL), such as the kick off and bonfire, the Regatta Race, Talent Show,...

Augustana to conduct two graduation ceremonies for class of 2020

Augustana to conduct two graduation ceremonies for class of 2020

April 16, 2020

Due to COVID-19, Augustana College has made unprecedented changes to provide students education and services, including reworking their graduation ceremony. On Tuesday, April 14, the college announced...

Rho Nu Delta members play fake guitars and sing during the annual homecoming Sing competition. Photo by Brady Johnson.

Augie students reflect on Homecoming celebrations

Shanela Ranaraja October 11, 2018

Last week, the Augustana community united for numerous Homecoming festivities. Alumni returned to the campus and students participated in events such as the third annual Homecoming Games, the talent showcase,...

50 years of Black Student Union

50 years of Black Student Union

Thea Gonzales October 4, 2018

Decades after its founding at Augustana in the spring of 1968, alumni are coming home for the 50th anniversary of Black Student Union (BSU) on homecoming weekend, Oct. 5 and 6. At a time of national unrest...

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