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Roadruck hearing set for May 4

Olivia Doak April 20, 2021

On Monday, March 26 Augustana College first-year Ella Roadruck was arrested by the Rock Island Police Department (RIPD). Earlier this semester, Roadruck alleged she was sexually assaulted and strangled...

First-year student tells story of sexual assault

Olivia Doak March 3, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article contains a graphic depiction of sexual assault and violence with the consent of the survivor. First-year Ella Roadruck said she was sexually assaulted in her dorm room on...

Shots fired at Lincoln Park

Shots fired at Lincoln Park

Thea Gonzales August 19, 2018

Three gunshots were fired at Lincoln Park on 38th street, just across the street from the Augustana College campus, in Rock Island on Saturday, Aug. 18. Campus was placed on lockdown and students were...

Vandalism reported in Evald Hall

Thea Gonzales February 24, 2018

Developing story: check out augustanaobserver.com for the latest details. NEWS BRIEF: A campus incident report sent through email on Friday, Feb. 23 announced "extensive vandalism" in Carlsson Evald Hall....

Students fall victim to home and car break-ins over fall term and winter break

January 18, 2018

Throughout fall term extending into winter, several student homes and cars were broken into. According to Chief Thomas Phillis of the Augustana College Police Department, there has been an increase in...

Fresh approach needed for student party safety

September 11, 2014

As students enter the third week at Augustana, they are already encountering a feeling of uneasiness involved with partying. Students believe they are being faced with a choice of ‘have fun, but get...

Forum addresses armed presence on campus

December 12, 2013

A public forum hosted by SGA and led by Dean Evelyn Campbell, Chief of Public Safety Tom Phillis, and Assistant Chief of Security Mark Beckwith was held Tuesday to discuss an armed presence on campus. Students...

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