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A trip to Chicago supports cultural diversity

Jack Brandt November 16, 2022

On the weekend of Nov. 11-13, a group of students and faculty traveled to Chicago as part of an event put on by the Multicultural Programming Board (MPB). During the trip, they visited cultural sites such...

Talentino prepares for inauguration

Molly Sweeney October 15, 2022

Dr. Andrea Talentino, the ninth president of Augustana College, celebrated her 100th day as President on Oct. 9. Student groups, including culture groups, sports teams and several sororities and fraternities...

Students dance the Caribbean Night away

Lexi Woodcock October 7, 2022

Latinx Unidos and the Multicultural Programming Board hosted Caribbean Night on Friday, Sept. 30 in the Lindberg lobby. With virgin drinks in hand, students danced the night away while learning about the...

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...

The background and celebrations of Hispanic heritage month

Zach Blair October 10, 2021

National Hispanic Heritage Month started Sept. 15 and is in full swing. And throughout this month-long celebration, Augustana College’s cultural groups have events scheduled to highlight what this time...

Students attended a women's leadership summit to learn about why it's important to have female leaders in today's society. Photo by: Tawanda Mberikwazvo

The future leaders of Augustana: women

Rachel Leman September 27, 2016

Augustana's Multicultural Programming Board held a Women’s Leadership  Summit on Saturday, hosting multiple female leaders from Augustana and the Quad Cities to speak and empower college-age women...

Opinion: Too much of budget being distributed to too small number of groups

September 13, 2015

With the recent release of student organization budget totals by the Student Government Association (SGA), a surprising number appeared: $31,185, which is the total funds distributed to four distinct groups...

SGA releases budget allocations for all student groups

September 2, 2015

The Student Government Association (SGA) released the budget allocations for all the student groups who requested funds for SGA for the 2015-2016 academic year on Wednesday. The list, which can be found...

Gary Miller, senior, won first place at Last Comic Standing last year. Each year, students perform stand-up comedy to an audience of their peers, and the best received comic wins.
Photo by Linnea Ritchie.

Augustana to find funniest student stand-up

April 23, 2015

Update: An earlier version of this story misidentified the photographer.  Augustana's class clowns and comedy enthusiasts and preparing this week. Students will compete at Last Comic Standing, hosted...

Aguilar leaves intercultural office, takes a step toward political office dreams

November 14, 2013

Walking into Greg Aguilar’s office is similar to walking into the parlor of a proud parent. Pictures of students line the shelves and decorations from the most recent event, Día De Los Muertos, are...

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