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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...

VIDEO: OctobHERfest Preview 2021

Michelle Quinn October 18, 2021

Her Campus is hosting their annual event, OctobHERfest. However, this year they have decided to utilize this event as a way to educate students and staff about breast cancer awareness while fundraising...

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...

Study away fair to be held in October

September 29, 2016

Augustana has been well-known for its strong and diverse international and off-campus programs. Each year, students have the opportunities of enrolling in an exchange or break program, doing research or...

Latinx Heritage Month on Campus

Collin Schopp September 24, 2016

Last year, a debate started on campus regarding the name of the then-called Latinos Unidos student organization. The debate centered around the name itself and the possibility of changing it to something...

Grey Giovanine directs the team in drills at practice on Dec. 9. Giovanine has served as head basketball coach for 16 years.
Photo by Ryan Silvola.

Giovanine keeps constant standing

December 10, 2014

Augustana College’s men’s basketball team has been very successful for the past 16 years. As players come and go, one thing has remained the same and that is the coaching. Grey Giovanine has been...

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