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Community calls for inclusive education while navigating accommodations

Rae Barry May 10, 2024

In the midst of classes, exams and preparing for the transition to college, Delaney Walsh received her diagnosis of Stargardt’s disease during her junior year of high school.  Stargardt’s is a...

Drag performer Miss Jade chooses a leopard print bodysuit and color-changing futuristic glasses for the show.

Augustana drag show celebrates Night of Noise

Rae Barry April 26, 2024

After observing a national Day of Silence, Augustana’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) partnered with the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID) to host their annual “Night of Noise”...

Kali Yuga experiments with music through chaos

Rae Barry March 22, 2024

Away from campus under the dim glow of neon signs and orange candles, Augustana’s improvisation ensemble, Kali Yuga, experiments with sound and music outside of what might be found in traditional campus...

NAMI grief writing creates art in a time of dark

Rae Barry and Fatima Martinez Gallegos March 8, 2024

Every Monday night at 5:30 p.m., students huddle together in Hanson room 128 to write. But instead of completing assignments or editing papers, the members of Augustana’s National Alliance on Mental...

Volunteers Kelly Lao and Steve Scott serve drinks at Oktoberfest QC 2023 at Hauberg Estate on Oct 15.

Quad citizens celebrate third annual Oktoberfest

Rae Barry October 20, 2023

On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Hauberg Estate and the German American Heritage Center and Museum (GAHC) came together to host their third annual Oktoberfest Quad Cities. Those attending listened to live music,...

Student businesses create new opportunities and communities for Augustana students

Rae Barry May 13, 2023

Despite the everyday challenges of being a full-time student, some Augustana students are finding success in their own small businesses. While already balancing academics, Greek life, clubs and activities,...

David Staples answers questions during a presentation about his experiences with APEP at Augustana College in Old Main room 132 on Monday, April 24, 2023.

From wrongfully convicted to exonerated Augie student

Victoria Campbell and Rae Barry May 6, 2023

Education can be a transformative and empowering tool used to help individuals regain control of their lives, an important opportunity for those who have been incarcerated. David Staples came across this...

Empowering students with disabilities: A look inside Augie Advocates

Victoria Campbell and Rae Barry April 29, 2023

Augustana strives to dedicate its environment to being an inclusive and diverse space. There are currently advocate groups for people of color and those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, but not...

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