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Augustana and Rock Island partner to study Southwest Rock Island Wetlands
May 17, 2026
Dianna Shandy resigns as provost of Augustana College effective June 30
May 17, 2026
Gayle Woloschak addresses ethics of AI and gene editing
May 17, 2026
Augustana College faculty and staff gather in the Gavle Rooms on May 7, 2026, celebrating a retirement and reflecting on impactful moments throughout a career at Augustana.
Eleven staff members retire from Augustana College
May 16, 2026
15th annual Make the Magic Gala raises $5,433 for Camp Kesem
May 1, 2026
Augustana students affected by California Wildfires
Augustana students affected by California Wildfires
November 26, 2018
The speeches leading a movement: March for our Lives
March 25, 2018
Teachers express fears, frustrations at gun violence
March 25, 2018
Volunteers show up in numbers to D.C.
March 25, 2018
Augustana en route to March for our Lives
March 24, 2018
APEP faculty bring awareness to prison abuse through showing of “The Alabama Solution”
May 17, 2026
Students celebrate African culture during AfroFest, presented by the African Student Association, in the Gavle Rooms on May 10, 2026.
10 years of AfroFest: “Akwaaba” theme honors community
May 17, 2026
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology Çağlar Çetin-Ayşe addresses students and mentors on April 22, 2026, at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Ill., discussing the ALIVE program and sharing insights from a collaborative research project featured in the exhibition.
“Me to We”: Augustana’s ALIVE program opens exhibition at Putnam Museum
May 1, 2026
A sexual assault nurse examiner from UnityPoint Health - Trinity presents during a symposium marking Sexual Assault Prevention Month on April 21, 2026, in the Gavel Room at Augustana College
Augustana hosts first annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Symposium
May 1, 2026
A new beginning: EOTC Campus Ministry holds first Good Friday observance
April 24, 2026
A film of Lost Illusions and lost dreams
A film of Lost Illusions and lost dreams
March 10, 2023
Grief shakes a new Wakanda
December 8, 2022
“Barbarian”: The twist is coming from inside the house
November 18, 2022
Is Nope a horror movie? Nope.
October 28, 2022
Villain or victim: Spider-Man questions norm
May 6, 2022
“The Philanderer” explores the complexities of gender roles
November 1, 2024
Lights, camera, and live action!
September 20, 2024
A comedic semester at Augustana Theatre department
September 13, 2024
Junior Anya Giordano, as Sam Hawkins, and Bradley Robert Jensen, as a college professor, act in The Stacks: An Immersive Mystery.
Augustana theatre students immerse into “The Stacks”
March 8, 2024
Senior Grey White, director of “Private Lives,” works on auditions in the Black Box Theatre on Feb 15.
Private Lives: A passion project behind the scenes
February 23, 2024
1989 (Taylor’s Version) vault songs expand original album
November 3, 2023
From left to right, The "International Women of the Drum and Voice," members Phylliss Bailey Brooks, Bridget Graham and Joselyn Wilkinson perform in the Centennial Hall on Oct. 7.
Feeling the rhythm with ADAAWE
October 13, 2023
First years Bri Clark, left, Diana Dethloff, center, and Carrie Uddenberg, right play a game of bean bag toss during Sloughfest at Augustana College on May 6, 2023.
Eighth annual Sloughfest music festival rocks Augustana
May 12, 2023
The SVF-Vättern College Choir performs together inside Wallenberg Hall on April 13, 2023.
Vättern College Choir gives Augie a symphony of Swedish culture
April 20, 2023
Winners reflect on Concerto and Aria Competition
Winners reflect on Concerto and Aria Competition
December 8, 2022
Students race to use meal swipes
May 19, 2023
Chef Katie Kipper begins cleaning up on April 8 at Gerber Center for Student Life.
Add your recipe to the Gerber menu
April 15, 2022
Cooking in Quarantine: Gnocchi - Ep. 1
Cooking in Quarantine: Gnocchi – Ep. 1
April 7, 2020
Favorite Foods around Campus
Favorite Foods around Campus
September 14, 2017
Juniors navigating the kitchen
September 14, 2017
UNYK dancers wait in formation for music to begin on Nov. 20, 2022.
UNYK “Cherry Bomb” tops the Sunday
November 27, 2022
Dance Company performs their final number, "The Sky is Finally Open," on April 10, 2022.
Dance Company’s “Kaleidoscope of Dance” bids farewell to seniors
April 22, 2022
Senior Lam Nguyen comes in to teach the group the next part of the routine.
UNYK dance show: Constellation
November 12, 2021
Augustana Vikettes perform their country dance during halftime of the men's basketball game against Caroll on Saturday December 1, 2018. Vikings won 68-56.
Vikettes dance into basketball season
December 6, 2018
Vikathon 2016
Vikathon 2016
December 4, 2016
Figge Art Museum Provides Artists Platform Despite Pandemic
April 1, 2021
Mesh, 2015 is one of the installations by Canadian artist Mia Feuer on display in the Totems of the Anthropocene exhibit at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA. The gallery is located on the fourth floor of the building and will run until December 29th, 2019.
Figge Art Museum showcases new exhibit
October 3, 2019
Alumni exhibit artistic achievements at ATMA
Alumni exhibit artistic achievements at ATMA
September 3, 2018
Pop the Augie Bubble: Museums
September 24, 2016
Senior Kayla Bushey presents her Senior Inquiry on Black Privilege. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.
A recap of Spring Term Symposium Day "Celebration of Learning"
May 5, 2016
Netflix but not so chill
Netflix but not so chill
November 11, 2022
Reality TV and how it misguides us
April 8, 2022
How the media can affect the way we see Islamic communities
March 18, 2022
“Gentefied” reflects real struggles of East LA
March 5, 2020
Savi Jayawardana works in the Fresh Films office as an intern this summer.
Fresh Films studio arrives to Augustana campus
June 14, 2016
Corina Rab, sophomore, paints a pot in celebration of Earth Day during the Office of Student Life's Earth Week activities in the Brew on April 23, 2026
Augustana environmental groups plant seeds of awareness during Earth Week
May 3, 2026
Let’s bARTer! promotes accessible creativity for all
April 29, 2026
Dr. Amanda Wilmsmeyer is awarded the Beart Endowed Chair of Chemistry
April 29, 2026
Stitching his life back into memory: Remembering Richard Van Truss
April 29, 2026
Students and community members attend the “Volunteers Rock!” volunteer fair and festival at the Gerber Center for Student Life on March 17, 2026, exploring volunteer opportunities and connecting with local nonprofits.
Helping hands: Volunteering at Augustana and the Quad Cities
March 16, 2026
Violence: not just guns and bombs
May 16, 2026
There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism…but you should try, anyway
There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism…but you should try, anyway
May 16, 2026
Practicing active citizenship: Engaging in the college community
May 16, 2026
Edgy humor can numb your empathy
May 14, 2026
Picturing housing as a priority
May 14, 2026
Senior Observer Staff
Senior Sendoff
May 6, 2025
Remote learning allows for equity
Remote learning allows for equity
May 10, 2024
Anti-trans bills threaten students’ safety
March 9, 2024
Climate positivity remains crucial
May 17, 2023
Native American conservation
May 17, 2023
EDITORIAL: Looking ahead to the future of the Observer
EDITORIAL: Looking ahead to the future of the Observer
May 15, 2020
EDITORIAL: We need to create emotional space in our bedroom-sized campuses
EDITORIAL: We need to create emotional space in our bedroom-sized campuses
April 6, 2020
First-year Meghan R. De Young ('23) is living her comfiest life right now in Orland Hills, IL. Bedroom? Or classroom? Or both???
PHOTOS: Happy first (virtual) day back!
March 31, 2020
VIDEO: 35 quarantine activities for the frustrated Augie student
VIDEO: 35 quarantine activities for the frustrated Augie student
March 24, 2020
Editorial: COVID19 can't take away our community
Editorial: COVID19 can’t take away our community
March 23, 2020
Interior: Brii Petty ('18) and a friend hang out inside their homemade blanket fort.
Finding peace in quarantine: guest columnist Brii Petty (’18)
March 28, 2020
Another national day, another post
October 13, 2016
Guest column: Focus on big picture necessary for progress
September 5, 2014
Guest column: Hours change, tradition stays
September 4, 2014
Balancing books and competition: The life of a student-athlete
May 22, 2026
Hitting their stride: Vikings race toward nationals
May 17, 2026
Swimming and diving head coach Ramsey Vens speaks during the 29th Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Feb. 1, 2026, in the Gavel Room. Vens was among this year's inductees.
Tribe of Vikings Hall of Fame
May 17, 2026
Sophomore Mya Brown delivers a pitch during the game of a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin doubleheader against North Central, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Carver Field in Rock Island, Ill. Augustana won the opener 3-2 before falling 4-0 in the nightcap.
Softball closes out 2026 season
May 14, 2026
Junior Aingeru Garcia, left, readies at the net as first-year Jorge Marcelo serves during doubles play in the Vikings' final home match of the season against Luther College, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Lincoln Park. Augustana fell to the Norse 6-1.
Augustana men’s tennis rallies together in CCIW play
May 14, 2026
Augustana's AJ Macak celebrates in the dugout after a home run, donning the team's viking helmet, during a doubleheader against the Elmhurst Bluejays on April 4, 2026, at Swanson Stadium. The Vikings totaled 33 runs across 16 innings in the sweep.
Baseball picks up series win as CCIW play ramps up
April 14, 2026
Junior Staishaun Kelley (#14) drives to the basket for a layup during the CCIW Quarterfinals against Elmhurst University at Roy J. Carver Center on Feb. 25, 2025. The Augustana team claimed victory with a final score of 92-78.
Men’s basketball battles down their final stretch of the season
March 6, 2025
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
Kicking off the men’s soccer season
September 26, 2024
The Augustana Men’s Football team practices at the Ericson Field on Sept. 18, 2024.
Football team falls against nationally ranked Wheaton
September 26, 2024
Augustana offensive lineman Jimmy Zitkus blocks a Carthage defender while looking back for running room during the home game on Nov. 9, 2024, at Lindberg Stadium. Augustana secured a decisive 31-21 victory against Carthage.
Vikings’ three-game skid concludes at home on senior day
November 14, 2024
Senior Johnny Breeden attempts to contain Junior Jake Miller during a drill at the football practice, demonstrating proper tackling technique, at Lindberg Stadium on Oct. 16, 2024.
Vikings slip in momentum-halting loss to Carroll
October 24, 2024
Elmhurst University's defense swarms to tackle Augustana's defensive line Magnus Wells #96 at the line of scrimmage at the home game against Elmhurst University on Oct. 12, 2024, at Lindberg Stadium.
Augustana football looks for bounce-back win against Elmhurst
October 17, 2024
Football team falls in overtime in homecoming game
October 10, 2024
Football Team survives a tough game against Millikin University
October 3, 2024
Junior Staishaun Kelley (#14) drives to the basket for a layup during the CCIW Quarterfinals against Elmhurst University at Roy J. Carver Center on Feb. 25, 2025. The Augustana team claimed victory with a final score of 92-78.
Men’s basketball battles down their final stretch of the season
March 6, 2025
Augustana's #10 Dani Romero drives past a North Central College defender during a home game at Carver Center on Feb. 1, 2025.
Men’s basketball scores key wins as the season winds down
February 20, 2025
Junior Staishaun Kelley drives toward the basket in the home game against Coe College at Roy J. Carver Center on Nov. 12. 2024. The Augustana Vikings claimed victory with a score of 80-72, continuing their streak.
Vikings defend the home court to defeat Coe College in the season opener
November 21, 2024
Coach Giovanine during a CCIW game in 2018. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Coach Giovanine retires with a lasting legacy
May 12, 2020
Augie Talks with Nolan Ebel ('19), international basketball player
Augie Talks with Nolan Ebel (’19), international basketball player
April 8, 2020
Cross-country sprints to the national championships
November 28, 2024
The Augustana College’s Men Cross Country team runs laps around the track at Erickson Field outside the Carver Center at 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2024.
Racing up the polls: Augustana men’s cross-country ranked 29th
November 7, 2024
Men’s cross country marches towards promising finish
October 10, 2024
Men’s XC Recap
October 24, 2019
Newest Leaders are Taking Men’s Cross Country on a Route to Success
September 26, 2019
Men’s golf tees off season placing third in Highland Championship
September 19, 2024
Men’s Golf Season Nears the end of the 2019 Season
October 3, 2019
Men’s golf continues to grow
October 4, 2018
Men’s Golf Prepares for Augie Invitational
April 12, 2018
Men's golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
Men’s golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
September 28, 2017
Men's Lacrosse Takes Down North Central
Men’s Lacrosse Takes Down North Central
April 12, 2018
Vikings Cruise Past Northwestern
March 22, 2018
Sophomore Jason Van Dyck defends Albion senior Zach Ubbell during their game on Saturday, March 25. Vikings fell to Albion 5-13. Photo by Alia McMurray.
Men’s lacrosse falls 13-5 at home
April 2, 2017
Janie Le/Observer staff Men’s lacrosse cruised to a 17-8 victory over Beloit College on April 20. The team improved to a 10-5 record after this win and a win over CCIW rival Elmhurst College on Saturday.
Men’s lax defeats Beloit
April 27, 2016
New men's lacrosse coach works to build strong program
New men's lacrosse coach works to build strong program
April 7, 2016
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
Senior Nathan Mesina talks to other members while practicing at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium on Sept. 27.
Diving deep into a long season
October 3, 2024
Augie Swimmers Ready to Dive Into Season
October 17, 2019
Ekberg breaks school record at Nationals
March 24, 2019
Sophomore Connor Bullard swims backstroke at practice to train for the team's meet against Wheaton on February 3. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and women’s swimming prepares for conference championships
January 31, 2018
Years in the making: Men’s soccer team finishes seventh in the CCIW, their highest ranking since 2019
November 7, 2024
Kicking off the men’s soccer season
September 26, 2024
Men’s soccer finishes 2019 season strong
November 7, 2019
Men’s Soccer Celebrates Overtime Win Against Carroll
October 10, 2019
Players lining up and paying respect to the national anthem before the start of the game (Augustana vs. Knox) on Tuesday, Sept 24.
Viking Men’s Soccer Opens Up Conference Play
October 3, 2019
Augustana Sophomore Sriram Sugumaran, bumps the ball over the net at the Augustana Vikings match against the North Central College Cardinals at the Augustana College Tennis Courts. April 6, 2019. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Men’s tennis sweeps first CCIW match
April 11, 2019
Men’s tennis wins tournament against St. Ambrose
October 4, 2018
Augustana men’s tennis heads into CCIW plays
March 22, 2018
Senior Eric Pohl returns the serve from Illinois Tech. Augustana won with a score of 9-0.
Men’s tennis has successful run in spring break matches
March 15, 2018
Men’s tennis ready for CCIW tournament
May 4, 2017
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
Augie Talks with Michael Johnson
February 20, 2020
Augustana Senior Joshua Thorson starts at the line of the Men’s 1500 meter race at the Augustana Viking Olympics home meet.
Track and field capture wins at Viking Olympics
April 5, 2019
Head coach Jake Shaver talks to his team.
Jake Shaver begins first season at Augustana
October 18, 2018
Track teams finish strong at home meet
Track teams finish strong at home meet
April 26, 2018
Augustana Men’s Volleyball team cheers in the practice on Feb. 13, 2025, after a 3-1 win against St. Ambrose University
Men’s volleyball spikes into a successful mid-season
February 20, 2025
Men’s volleyball finishes second season with a win
April 9, 2019
Augustana Vikings Interim Head Coach, Joshua Zolecki, coaches and speaks with the Men’s Volleyball team at their Carver Gym practice.
Men’s volleyball welcomes new head coach
March 14, 2019
Men’s volleyball starts off season with loss at home
Men’s volleyball starts off season with loss at home
January 24, 2019
Men’s Club Volleyball Competes at Nationals
April 19, 2018
First-Year Noah DeMarco works to control his MSOE opponent on the mat during their match, looking to secure back points in the dual meet in the Tim Dodge Wrestling Mezzanine at Carver PE Center on Nov. 2, 2024.
Mens wrestling tackles season-opening match
November 7, 2024
Augustana wrestling ready for the win
Augustana wrestling ready for the win
March 16, 2021
Augustana adds three new sports for 2021-2022 school year
Augustana adds three new sports for 2021-2022 school year
April 14, 2020
174 lb senior Josh Bush pinned John Marsh of Cornell at a time of 1:34 and flexed in celebration at the Roy J. Carver Center on Wednesday February 19, 2020.
Wrestling Looks to use Momentum from Thrilling Senior Night Victory
February 27, 2020
Augustana Wrestler’s Optimistic About Upcoming Season
October 31, 2019
Sophomore Mya Brown delivers a pitch during the game of a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin doubleheader against North Central, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Carver Field in Rock Island, Ill. Augustana won the opener 3-2 before falling 4-0 in the nightcap.
Softball closes out 2026 season
May 14, 2026
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
First-Year Mary Baker blocks Samantha Champney of Carroll University on Oct. 5th, 2024.
Women’s soccer skips through to conference play
October 10, 2024
The Augustana women's volleyball team wraps up the Viking Classic with a game with the DePauw Tigers on Sept. 14.
Women’s volleyball grows amid young team
September 19, 2024
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
Sophomore Mya Brown delivers a pitch during the game of a College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin doubleheader against North Central, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Carver Field in Rock Island, Ill. Augustana won the opener 3-2 before falling 4-0 in the nightcap.
Softball closes out 2026 season
May 14, 2026
The Viking's softball team on their break at the Viking's softball practice in Carver on March 10. .
softball poised to make CCIW run
March 12, 2020
Softball strives for success
Softball strives for success
March 21, 2019
Augie Softball splits doubleheader with Millikin
Augie Softball splits doubleheader with Millikin
April 19, 2018
First-year Molly Wrenn steps up to bat for the Vikings. Wrenn got two runs for Augustana in their game against Elmhurst. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Vikings Softball Splits Doubleheader
April 12, 2018
Team Captain Senior Emma Berg surrounded by defenders during the home game against the Edgewood Eagles at the Roy J. Carver Center on Nov. 16, 24. The Augustana Vikings won their first game of the season decisively, with a score of 73-47.
Fresh faces: Women’s basketball opens the season with high hopes for their young roster
November 21, 2024
Women’s basketball finishes the regular season and prepares for the conference tournament
February 22, 2024
Seniors (left to right) Maddy Murillo, Jeni Crain, Mia Lambert, Alexis Jones, and Emily Ness lined up for some pictures with their photo boards after defeating North Park 62-56 at Roy J. Carver on February 22, 2020.
Double Senior Night Equals Double Success
February 27, 2020
Augie Talks with Mia Lambert
February 27, 2020
Augustana sophomore Olivia Hagerty, sophomore Cassie Kruse, and senior Jeni Crain practice their team drill during during the women's basketball practice in Carver on November 4, 2019.
The new faces of Augustana women’s basketball
November 7, 2019
Augustana women’s bowling looks to grow following the first CCIW tournament of the season
November 28, 2024
Augie Talks with Abigail Clark
November 7, 2019
Bowling team grows in second season
January 24, 2019
Women’s bowling prepares for rest of season
November 29, 2018
Taylor Kies. Photo by Kevin Donovan.
Augie Talks with Taylor Kies
March 22, 2018
Cross-country sprints to the national championships
November 28, 2024
Emma Odle prepares to leave her mark on the cross-country program
September 26, 2024
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
January 24, 2019
Augie Talks with Abby Casey
October 18, 2018
Cross country first-years run into top seven
September 27, 2018
Women’s golf swings out of the championships and into the spring season
October 17, 2024
Women’s Golf Poised for Conference Play
September 26, 2019
Augie Talks with Rylie Schurter
October 11, 2018
Women’s golf team on par
September 13, 2018
Women’s Golf Takes On CCIW Championships
October 12, 2017
Women’s lacrosse sticks into fall ball
October 3, 2024
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
April 28, 2020
Women’s lacrosse starts 0-2 in CCIW
April 9, 2019
Women’s Lacrosse falls short to undefeated Carroll
April 19, 2018
Augie Talks with Bailey Aasen
March 29, 2018
First-Year Mary Baker blocks Samantha Champney of Carroll University on Oct. 5th, 2024.
Women’s soccer skips through to conference play
October 10, 2024
Women’s Soccer Fights into Overtime in CCIW tournament Semi-Finals and Finals
November 14, 2019
Augie Talks with Coach Mejia
October 24, 2019
Vikings Women’s Soccer optimistic about Conference challenge
September 26, 2019
Augie Talks with Grace Sigler
November 29, 2018
Senior Nathan Mesina and Senior Hailey Glasnovich practice side by side on Nov. 7, 2024 at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium.
Men’s and women’s swimming diving deeper into the season after invitational win
November 14, 2024
Back to their roots: Alumni make return for swimming and diving meet
October 11, 2024
Senior Nathan Mesina talks to other members while practicing at the Anne Greve Lund Natatorium on Sept. 27.
Diving deep into a long season
October 3, 2024
Augie Swimmers Ready to Dive Into Season
October 17, 2019
First-year Lauren Raike warms up in the pool at the Carver Center in preparation for the swimming team’s meet at Carthage College on Saturday, Jan. 12. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Raike makes splash at Augie
January 16, 2019
Senior Hannah Colbert readies for a return during Augustana's match against Loras on Saturday, April 19, 2026, at Lincoln Park. Colbert was honored on Senior Day, having previously recorded her 100th career win.
Hannah Colbert secures 100th career win at Augustana
April 16, 2026
Women´s Tennis
October 31, 2019
A Q&A with future Tennis champion Annie Timm
October 3, 2019
Morgan Bullen goes to return the ball at the team’s practice on Thursday, March 28, 2019 while preparing for their matches against Illinois Insitute of Technology and Coe College on Saturday, March 31. (previously published in 2019)
Women’s tennis maintains win streak
April 5, 2019
Augie Talks with Caitlyn Schaffer
March 19, 2019
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
Senior spring athletes cope with the cancellation of their final season
April 28, 2020
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
April 16, 2019
Augustana Senior Joshua Thorson starts at the line of the Men’s 1500 meter race at the Augustana Viking Olympics home meet.
Track and field capture wins at Viking Olympics
April 5, 2019
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
Abby Casey runs to victory at Augie
January 24, 2019
Augustana College’s Women's Volleyball team plays their end-of-the-season match on Friday, Nov 1.
Spiking toward glory: Women’s volleyball gears up for final matches of the regular season
November 7, 2024
The Augustana women's volleyball team wraps up the Viking Classic with a game with the DePauw Tigers on Sept. 14.
Women’s volleyball grows amid young team
September 19, 2024
Volleyball fighting for the win
Volleyball fighting for the win
March 29, 2021
Augustana senior Madi Glatz attempts an assist during the second match of the game. The Augustana Vikings lost to Millikin by 3-0 (28-26,25-23,25-19) on October, 11, 2019.
Augie Veebz falls to Millikin
October 17, 2019
Volleyball earns first CCIW win against Elmhurst
October 11, 2018
Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue
Navigating Student Wellness Special Issue
May 7, 2019
Letter to the Editor
May 4, 2018
Sexual assault task force established
February 14, 2018
Augustana students walk across campus on their way to the Quad City Botanical Center during the walk to support sexual assault survivors. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Augustana pushes for sexual violence reform together
February 10, 2018
Members of the Augustana community march across 5th Ave. from the Thomas Tredway Library to the Quad City Botanical Center on Saturday, Feb. 3 for the event “Take Care of All of Us: Bringing Survivors’ Voices into the Light,” Photo by Tony Dzik.
Augie community walks together to “Take Care Of All Of Us”
February 4, 2018
Equal rights is still a fight
Equal rights is still a fight
April 16, 2021
A chewed wire: Struggling students online
March 26, 2021
LGBTQ+ athletes forgotten
LGBTQ+ athletes forgotten
March 19, 2021
Ashanti Mobley speaks out through spoken-word
Ashanti Mobley speaks out through spoken-word
March 17, 2021
Cultural houses struggle to increase attendance
Cultural houses struggle to increase attendance
March 17, 2021
Submission: Create change
May 13, 2022
International students face obstacles working on-campus jobs
May 13, 2022
Special collections records absent in discussion of labor rights
Special collections records absent in discussion of labor rights
May 13, 2022
Photo story: Student workers
May 13, 2022
CAs form bonds
May 13, 2022
Environmental Justice Issue – pdf
May 17, 2023
Environmental Justice Issue Cover
Environmental Justice Issue Cover
May 17, 2023
View of the Slough and the Swanson bridge in the fall, 2011. Courtesy of Augustana College Special Collections.
Slough water ebbs and flows through history at Augustana
May 17, 2023
Photo courtesy of the Sierra Club.
Letter to the Editor: The Sierra Club
May 17, 2023
Protecting the Mississippi River
May 17, 2023
Accessibility Issue - pdf
Accessibility Issue – pdf
May 10, 2024
Remote learning allows for equity
Remote learning allows for equity
May 10, 2024
New Reading Day will work to minimize fall semester burnout
May 10, 2024
Captioning Augustana promotes student learning and accessibility
Captioning Augustana promotes student learning and accessibility
May 10, 2024
Community calls for inclusive education while navigating accommodations
May 10, 2024
Letter to the Editor: Senior prom date excludes track students
March 23, 2024
Photo courtesy of the Sierra Club.
Letter to the Editor: The Sierra Club
May 17, 2023
Letter to the Editor: YDSA
May 13, 2022
Letter to the Editor: take the HEDS Climate Survey
March 6, 2020
Campus Voices: we want to hear from you
September 27, 2018
OBScast – Student Activism
May 11, 2024
Swiftie and newbie discuss Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets album
May 3, 2024
OBScast – Global Engagement Team
April 18, 2024
OBScast – Student Investment Club
April 11, 2024
OBScast – Romantic Comedies
March 9, 2024
Workshop explores gender-inclusive french during Culture & Connection Week
April 29, 2026
March 14, 2026
Diversity Celebration 2024
May 11, 2024
Special Collections Open House
May 10, 2024
Holi 2024
April 26, 2024
Photo Gallery: International Street Fest
May 3, 2024
Photo Gallery: Night of Noise Drag Show
April 27, 2024
Photo Gallery: Heavy Steppas
April 24, 2024
Soul Food Dinner: The Soul of Black Students Union
March 2, 2024
Gallery: Slough draining
November 18, 2023

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Dr. Croll and some of his students from his sociology class (American Race and Ethnic Relations) take the knee during the national anthem at Augustana's Homecoming football game. Others involved were independent students and sorority members of Chi Alpha Pi, Delta Chi Theta, and Sigma Kappa Tau. Photo by Maria Do.

People take a knee during football game

October 19, 2017

During Augustana's Homecoming football game, about 15 students and one professor took a knee in peaceful protest of racial inequality in America. Junior Noah-Christina Reed has been taking sociology class...

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