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First year Graham Hunt plays cello in the Christmas at Augustana dress rehearsal on Dec. 1, 2022.

Christmas at Augustana: The seniors’ finale

Najiah Osborne December 10, 2022

As students prepare for the end of the semester, the celebration of Christmas awaits. Christmas at Augustana is an event led by the Augustana Symphony Orchestra. They performed with the Augustana Brass...

Leaf no stone unturned: A day in life of an Augustana groundskeeper

Najiah Osborne November 19, 2022

In the Midwest, every season brings different weather. Fall, the season in which leaves begin to turn and temperatures drop, is the busiest for grounds supervisor Joshua Becker and his team.  “This...

Campus kitchen prepares for the holidays

Campus kitchen prepares for the holidays

Najiah Osborne November 12, 2022

As the holiday season approaches, students look forward to spending time with friends and family. Thanksgiving, the holiday in which people gather, give thanks and eat, is one that international student...

Attendance should not be taken too seriously. Should there be the same rules for attendance in Augustana?

Attendance should not be taken too seriously. Should there be the same rules for attendance in Augustana?

Najiah Osborne May 7, 2022

Success is the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, and I accept the notion that success is subjective and is defined by our own failures.  Grades validate your progress in the courses you select....

Are you interested: Special housing programs for sophomores at Augustana

Najiah Osborne April 16, 2022

Everyone's favorite time of the year is returning, and as the semester progresses, students are preparing to select housing for next year. At Augustana, there are many different housing options.  Rising...

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...

What is dating: How hard is it to get a first date?

Najiah Osborne November 13, 2021

If you’re one in a million, and you’re taken, how hard was it to score a first date? What is dating? Dating in western societies has been stated to be the stage of a romantic relationship where you...

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...

The power of education

Najiah Osborne October 21, 2021

Institutionalized racism is defined as racism embedded in the laws and regulations of a society or an organization. How does institutionalized racism affect people of color? People of color are incarcerated...

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