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Rush and Nigate aim to showcase student government

Jack Brandt May 8, 2024

On Tuesday, April 30, juniors Neleigh Rush and Tsion Nigate were named president and vice president of student government (SGA). They ran on four pillars: transparency, approachability, sustainability...

SGA Speaks works to empower students

Maranda Bargren May 8, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) released its latest project, SGA Speaks, on Wednesday, April 17 in an email to the student body. SGA Speaks, according to the document, serves as an official Augustana...

SGA hosts Presidential/Vice Presidential debate

SGA hosts Presidential/Vice Presidential debate

Abbey Mondi April 23, 2024

SGA held its annual presidential and vice presidential debate on Monday, Apr. 22 in the Gävle rooms. Present were running mates Neleigh Rush and Tsion Nigate along with running mates Kelly Moore and Izzy...

SGA campaign gives voice to the student body

Sylvia Hughes April 17, 2024

This year’s SGA presidential and vice presidential candidates are running mates Neleigh Rush and Tsion Nigate as well as running mates Kelly Moore and Izzy Blanford. Announced Wednesday, April 10, both...

Augustana College Student Government Association Vice President Amen Bekele gives suggestions to First-Year My Ha at the “Global Voices” event in Gavle 3 on Oct. 31, 2023.

SGA improves on inclusivity and increases campus interaction

Gavin Nicoson November 11, 2023

Over the past several years, Augustana College has increased its international student population. As the school grows, so does the need to include more voices and representation in its student body.  On...

SGA to host international student town hall

Krys Lee October 18, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) will be hosting a town hall event for international students in the Gavle rooms. While the exact date of the event is not set in stone, it’s estimated to take...

Katie Frese, SGA Vice Presidential candidate, speaks during the debate.

By students for students – presidential debate at Lindberg

Jack Brandt April 20, 2023

SGA hosted a debate on Tuesday, April 18, between the two tickets vying for president and vice president of next year's student government in the Lindberg Center. Sophomores Neleigh Rush and Katie Frese...

Supervisors and skilled positions receive raise

Supervisors and skilled positions receive raise

Jack Brandt April 12, 2023

As of April 28, student supervisors will begin to see a wage increase reflected in their paychecks as they were previously informed in an email sent on March 30. The student body received an email confirming...

Senators at the SGA meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

SGA remains open for student participation

Kayla Hobbs March 22, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) has been established at Augustana to provide for students’ needs. SGA makes a big impact on campus because they are the bridge between our students and the faculty. SGA...

Augustana is now a smoke-free campus

Augustana is now a smoke-free campus

Gavin Nicoson March 1, 2023

On Feb. 9, Augustana College updated its policy on smoking and vaping, prohibiting both activities completely, including in and around residence halls and TLAs.  Mary Baril, resident director for TLA...

Student supervisors receive wage increase

Student supervisors receive wage increase

Charlie Roiland February 9, 2023

On Feb. 9, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Administration Kirk Anderson sent out an email notifying the campus of a wage increase for certain on-campus jobs. The increase is $1.25, bringing...

Person-of-interest located after making threats to Augustana campus

Person-of-interest located after making threats to Augustana campus

Molly Sweeney December 9, 2022

A suspect who made threats to campus Thursday has been apprehended by Rock Island Police. Augustana police chief Tom Phillis told the Observer he is “confident” that students, staff and faculty...

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