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Choose joy during social distancing

Choose joy during social distancing

Jordan Cone March 25, 2020

As a senior, I am absolutely heartbroken over Augustana’s decision to move to online classes which might very likely complete my concluding months as a student. I know none of us could have ever dreamed...

Rape culture frustration ignites student-led protests

Rape culture frustration ignites student-led protests

April 27, 2019

In response to recent conversations about sexual assault, several students began a movement that gathered crowds of students, faculty and administrators to the steps of Old Main on Friday, April 26. Senior...

Student Rachael Heah walks past Marcus Masters, first shift Public Safety officer, and Chris Scott from the Instruction Department, who are keeping students from entering Old Main Jan. 21, 2018.

Smoke found in Old Main

Montserrat Ricossa January 22, 2019

At about 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, there were reports of smoke coming out of Augustana’s oldest building: Old Main. Students were told to evacuate and leave all of their belongings in the building. Sophomore...

Augustana Now and Old Main’s new look

Natalie McMillan October 18, 2018

Many people around campus have been working for the betterment of the college through the Augustana Now campaign. “Augustana Now is a $125 million campaign to secure the future of the college,” President...

We are the Observer

We are the Observer

September 12, 2018

From 1922 to 2018, The Observer has noted at least 10 large-scale renovations done on Old Main, a building easily credited as the heart of Augustana College. Just like Old Main has been in the past, we...

Sam Slouch presents the Quad Cities' Best Donut award to The Olde Towne Bakery. Photo by Kevin Donovan

A Day of Giving Brings In Donations

April 28, 2017

The 24-hour fundraising event that is Augustana's 4th annual "A Day of Giving" took place on campus, in cities throughout the state, and even across the country on Apr. 19. A Day of Giving is a massive...

Kai Swanson educates students about the Old Main Dome.

Looking back at building behind the dome

April 28, 2016

The plan for Old Main, originally named Memorial Hall, was designed in 1882 and was completed in 1888. The first students entered the building on January 29, 1888. The Dome, however, was not completed...

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