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Muslim students and faculty aspire to uphold Ramadan traditions

Molly Sweeney and Josie Hathaway May 4, 2022

In 1860, Augustana College was founded in Chicago by the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod. This is a church composed of Swedish-American immigrants, according to the college’s website....

How the media can affect the way we see Islamic communities

Krystina Slack March 18, 2022

There are over two billion practicing Muslims in the world today, yet the religion of Islam is commonly stereotyped and negatively talked about, especially since 9/11. In light of the recent Ukrainian...

Religion in society

Religion in society

Najiah Osborne November 27, 2021

In America, religion shapes the morals and values that people have. God is mentioned nearly 200 times in the United States constitution. The government relies heavily on religion for social control. Many...

Augie's love overcomes hatred of New Zealand shooting

Augie’s love overcomes hatred of New Zealand shooting

Sarah Kayali March 29, 2019

It has happened in the past, it happened now, and it’ll probably happen again in the near future. Today, I discuss the news of yet another tragic terrorist attack. On Friday Mar 15, a terrorist walked...

Texas school district passes wrong judgement

October 3, 2015

Ahmed Mohamed, a 14 year old aspiring engineer, was arrested earlier this month in Texas after bringing a homemade clock to school. His aim was to impress his teacher, but the teacher took it and saw it...

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