Augustana Observer

Erickson nails down further renovation plans

Abbey Mondi • February 28, 2024

Rising sophomores can look forward to an updated residence hall next year. Augustana College was recently granted $6.7 million from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) to help cover Erickson's...

Erickson renovations negatively impact rising juniors

Charlie Roiland • May 13, 2023

On Monday, April 3, the office of residential life sent a campus-wide email informing students that housing selection for the rising junior class was postponed. Due to renovations being made to Erickson’s...

Augie abandons its worst residence halls

Chloe Baxter • May 6, 2023

Augustana recently announced the decision to renovate Erickson Residence Hall in the 2023-2024 school year. This is a choice that excites students who will have improved air conditioning and plumbing when...

Construction on Sorensen helps beautify campus

Caitlin Campbell • November 4, 2022

Since the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, Sorensen Hall has been under construction, with multiple contractors working to repair and update the building. Despite possible concerns that the construction...

Constructing a way to work out at PepsiCo

Brett Kuras • May 4, 2022

Beginning the week after Easter break, Pepsico Recreation Center went under construction. The building is closed to students, including varsity athletes. According to several lacrosse players, students...

Bergendoff is in structural treble

Giselle Barajas • March 5, 2020

Augustana’s music building, Bergendoff, has surprisingly withstood the test of time. However, Bergendoff has definitely not aged well, and students have begged for a renovation for years. The Director...

Summer marks new construction for fall trimester

May 9, 2015

Augustana has several construction projects planned to be completed this summer, many of which will replace original features in older buildings. Director of Facilities Joe Scifo said one of the major...

President addresses state of the college

September 3, 2014

During a State of the College address last week, President Steven Bahls discussed the decline of liberal arts colleges in America and his plan to keep Augustana from struggling. Bahls said he expects...

SouthPark Mall to close food court, Sears

April 12, 2014

Walking into SouthPark Mall has become a shock for those who haven't visited the shopping center recently. The SouthPark Mall will begin renovations later this month, causing the closure of the food court...

Pressure on PepsiCo

February 21, 2014

Every Monday the thundering of footsteps can be heard clashing with the hum of the treadmills and the pounding of basketballs throughout the PepsiCo Recreation Center. Multiple factors, including weather...

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