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5 things to know about clowns on campus

October 6, 2016

In recent days, reports of clowns around campus have sparked an uncomfortable feeling among students at Augustana. With hopes to inform our community on what is actually happening regarding clowns and...

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...

Kaitlin Staes is one of two Augustana campus security officers stationed in the Gavle room. Laci Green received death and rape threats before beginning her nationwide college tour lecturing on rape culture.

What does Public Safety really do?

March 16, 2016

With Augustana’s continuously rising tuition, many students wonder exactly how their tuition money benefits them and their campus. Public Safety is one large department that is funded through tuition. Tom...

Police investigate overnight car vandalism on campus

September 25, 2015

Eight vehicles were broken into on Friday in the early hours of the morning According to Sophomore Cassidy Rice, who parks her car outside of  Westerlin Hall, the initial call to public safety was made...

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