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Thanksgiving: returning to normal while still taking precautions
November 24, 2021
Augustana plans for renovations around campus
November 24, 2021
Dean Brill arrested on charge of public intoxication
November 23, 2021
Alpha Psi Omega disbands
November 17, 2021
Augie celebrates first-gen students
November 17, 2021
Augustana President, Steven C. Bahls, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new extension to the Hanson Hall of Sciences at Augustana College on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Photo by Ian Murrin.
The Hanson expansion is now open to students
September 3, 2019
Blue, Mold and Beautiful campus buildings
Blue, Mold and Beautiful campus buildings
October 11, 2018
Doug Stevens and Ian Erickson of Creative Decorating Inc. paint the belltower.
Gallery: Augustana belltower receives a makeover
September 11, 2018
Construction continues on the slough slowly as extreme weather events keep inhibiting reconstruction. Photo by Brady Johnson.
Slough reconstruction project continues
January 18, 2018
Construction on Westerlin’s W-Wing
February 2, 2017
Independents give opinions on Greek Life
March 5, 2020
Augie senior Jonathan Quigley, Freshman Blake Traylor, and Juniors Tyler Bentley, John Cunningham, (left to right), surrounding the speakers playing random noises during the noise event organised by Little Happenings.
Little Happenings brings absurdism to campus
October 24, 2019
Students gather to look at the pink crosses in the pro-life clubs display on Monday, April 1. Each of the 911 crosses signifies an abortion performed at Planned Parenthood each day. Photo by Emily Jacobson.
Pro-Life group demonstrates on quad
April 1, 2019
New club on campus: Ping Pong Club
New club on campus: Ping Pong Club
March 29, 2019
Ultimate Frisbee plays through the night at Snow Sleep
January 28, 2019
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 23, 2018
Two members of Phi Rho take a commanding lead, smiling as their teamwork is paying off.
Gallery: Homecoming regatta
October 14, 2021
Professor Sharon Varallo, left, teaches the class as Brandon Johnson, center, and Tyrone Stone, right, listen attentively on Oct. 1, 2021.
Gallery: Prison education unlocks new possibilities
October 14, 2021
Student Action Against Exploitation
Student Action Against Exploitation
February 24, 2020
Augustana President, Steven C. Bahls, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new extension to the Hanson Hall of Sciences at Augustana College on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Photo by Ian Murrin.
The Hanson expansion is now open to students
September 3, 2019
Augustana first-year international student Julia Broberg competes in the 2019 Copper Canyon Ultramarathon in Caballo Blanco, Mexico.
Augustana Student Runs Ultramarathon
April 11, 2019
Augustana play portrays relevant topics
April 25, 2021
Spinning surf and sun into ‘Pirates of Penzance’
April 16, 2021
Review: “The Bitter Truth” reclaims the classic Evanescence
April 16, 2021
Looking behind the scenes of “La Divina”
April 16, 2021
Figge Art Museum Provides Artists Platform Despite Pandemic
April 1, 2021
River Readings start the year with a visiting poet
October 3, 2019
Saga to Celebrate 80th Volume
April 26, 2017
Banned Books Week Celebration
October 6, 2016
Novelist to share stories of atomic bomb
April 24, 2015
Review: Augustana graduates share stories of Midwest life
April 3, 2015
Jay Jurden performing stand-up at Wallenberg Hall on November 14th, 2019.
“Tonight Show” comedian brings laughs
November 21, 2019
Dead Poet’s Espresso, a local coffeehouse located at 1525 3rd Ave in downtown Moline, IL, serves up fresh brews, warm breakfasts and lunches daily. Open 6:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday, Dead Poet’s Espresso is a popular and tasty choice for a local Fall date with your significant other.
Top five first date locations in the QC area
November 7, 2019
Augie senior Jonathan Quigley, Freshman Blake Traylor, and Juniors Tyler Bentley, John Cunningham, (left to right), surrounding the speakers playing random noises during the noise event organised by Little Happenings.
Little Happenings brings absurdism to campus
October 24, 2019
(left to right) are SophiaRose Brown (Annie), Melina Herman (Sabrina Daldry), Tristan Odenkirk (Dr. Givings), and Micaela Cushing (Catherine Givings). Photo courtesy from Kevin Carton.
“In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)” starts conversation through use of comedy
January 28, 2018
Review: Comedy Sportz
March 19, 2016
Juniors navigating the kitchen
September 14, 2017
Augustana Vikettes perform their country dance during halftime of the mens 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
Martini Swingers teaches classes for students
September 16, 2016
UNYK’s spring showcase brings new energy, moves
UNYK’s spring showcase brings new energy, moves
April 21, 2016
Jake Fiesler is crowned Mr. Augustana 2016. Photo by LuAnna Gerdemann.
Photo Gallery: Mr. Augustana 2016
January 15, 2016
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
Disneys Onward doesnt disappoint with digital release
Disney’s “Onward” doesn’t disappoint with digital release
April 15, 2020
“Gentefied” reflects real struggles of East LA
March 5, 2020
“Fantasy Island” disappoints despite big names
February 27, 2020
“Birds of Prey” blends feminism with action
February 20, 2020
“Parasite” sets precedent for Academy Awards
February 20, 2020
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
Music department adapts to COVID-19
September 11, 2020
The Real Group’s Emma Nilsdotter (Left), Lisa Ӧstergren (Center), and Anders Edenroth (Right) performing at Wallenberg Hall onTuesday, February 11th, 2020.
Swedish a cappella group stuns Denkmann
February 20, 2020
Symphony Orchestra hosts music competition
November 7, 2019
Augustana sophomore Mary Sales (from left), juniors Cassie Karn and James wheeler and senior Jonathan Quigley pose at Frank N’ Furter’s throne during The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast at the Augustana College Brunner Theater Center on October 24, 2019.
Shadow cast has audiences wanting more
October 31, 2019
Editor’s Columnn: Branching Out
March 25, 2019
Local brothers open new pizza restaurant
January 22, 2014
Greek Life faces unexpected challenges due to pandemic
Greek Life faces unexpected challenges due to pandemic
March 15, 2021
GALLERY: SACK Recital
GALLERY: SACK Recital
April 5, 2019
Junior Stephie Benito sings as the Jazz Ensemble’s featured vocalist on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 in Centennial Hall.
Augustana Jazz Ensemble
February 4, 2019
Dr. Monica Smith delivers the keynote address on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Photo submitted by Mikaylo Kelly.
Smith delivers first VP Keynote address on MLK Day
January 23, 2019
Education 340 Leads Kickball Game
October 19, 2017
Five innovations from the COVID-19 pandemic
Five innovations from the COVID-19 pandemic
March 7, 2021
Majority of student body visits CORE
April 25, 2015
Tinder information was taken from Tinder.com, the New York Times and CNN. Graphic by Ryan Silvola.
Students: Tinder more of a dating game
March 29, 2015
Email filtering may be just a few clicks away
December 21, 2014
ITS improves WiFi system
December 17, 2014
“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
Online streaming and binge watching may have hidden costs
April 27, 2016
Review: Netflix's "Daredevil" is a dark turn for Marvel
April 15, 2015
Review: Netflix's "Daredevil" is a dark turn for Marvel
April 15, 2015
Five innovations from the COVID-19 pandemic
Five innovations from the COVID-19 pandemic
March 7, 2021
Augustana sophomore Mary Sales (from left), juniors Cassie Karn and James wheeler and senior Jonathan Quigley pose at Frank N’ Furter’s throne during The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast at the Augustana College Brunner Theater Center on October 24, 2019.
Shadow cast has audiences wanting more
October 31, 2019
Semester switch changes theater dept. schedule
October 24, 2019
Junior Cheyenne Powell performs the monologue “My Angry Vagina” on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 in Brunner Theater.
Gallery preview: Vagina Monologues 2019
February 8, 2019
Augustana play production asks Why
Augustana play production asks “Why”
February 5, 2019
Navigating college friendships: cliques, pressure and insecurity
Navigating college friendships: cliques, pressure and insecurity
October 23, 2021
Falling into fashion: Autumn trends and our eco impact
October 15, 2021
Back to burnout: Students struggle with full class load amid pandemic
October 13, 2021
White Tornado interacts with the crowd during his exciting performance at Chill on the Hill on Sunday, Sept. 26.
Live music is back (and safer than ever)
October 10, 2021
Plastics and pollution on a pandemic campus
Plastics and pollution on a pandemic campus
April 28, 2021
Students celebrate Thanksgiving break on and off-campus
November 27, 2021
“Black squirrels, deer, and Augie Raccoons, oh my!”
“Black squirrels, deer, and Augie Raccoons, oh my!”
November 20, 2021
Sophomore John Flannery playing piano at the Denkmann Building on Friday, Nov 5, 2021.
Augie pianist plays his way through the semester
November 13, 2021
Bright determination and dark hope in times of decline
November 6, 2021
Navigating college friendships: cliques, pressure and insecurity
Navigating college friendships: cliques, pressure and insecurity
October 23, 2021
Letter to the Editor: take the HEDS Climate Survey
March 6, 2020
Campus Voices: we want to hear from you
September 27, 2018
Letter to the Editor
May 4, 2018
Letter to the Editor: No human is illegal
September 28, 2017
Letter to the editor: Words mean everything
September 14, 2017
Religion in society
Religion in society
November 27, 2021
Tuition increase is sensible, but to what extent?
Tuition increase is sensible, but to what extent?
November 27, 2021
Students need legitimate breaks of five or more days
November 27, 2021
What’s the deal with Elon Musk?
What’s the deal with Elon Musk?
November 20, 2021
Masks have become a habit: What does this mean for us and our ability to communicate?
November 20, 2021
Your nose isn’t that attractive
March 17, 2021
Allies need to be present
Allies need to be present
March 15, 2021
Cooking in Quarantine: Biscotti-Ep.3
Cooking in Quarantine: Biscotti-Ep.3
May 6, 2020
Cooking in Quarantine: Zucchini Bread - Ep 2
Cooking in Quarantine: Zucchini Bread – Ep 2
April 20, 2020
Cooking in Quarantine: Gnocchi - Ep. 1
Cooking in Quarantine: Gnocchi – Ep. 1
April 7, 2020
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 cant 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
Vikettes and cheerleading celebrate senior day
November 25, 2021
Cross Country ends their season with unexpected results
November 25, 2021
Augustana junior Matt Hanushewsky looks to attack the rim during Tuesday’s game against Saint Mary’s on Nov. 16
So, how do student athletes balance studies and sport?
November 25, 2021
Augie Esports member Evan Webber plays matches of Valorant at the Esports House.
First online and all gender varsity team- Esports
November 18, 2021
First-year Matt Hawkins runs through a hole in the University of Dubuque’s defense down the baseline at the Carver Center on Friday night.
Vikings men’s basketball begin season opener on a slow start
November 18, 2021
Coach Giovanine during a CCIW game in 2018. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Coach Giovanine retires with a lasting legacy
May 12, 2020
Managing Success: How Men’s Basketball Manager Andrew Parker Made His Mark
March 12, 2020
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
Augustana College senior Micah Martin (#44, right) reaches the ball toward the basket for a dunk on Carthage College senior Brad Perry (#54, left) at the Carver P.E. Center, February 15, 2020. The Augustana Vikings won the game against the Carthage Red Men with a score of 83 - 81.
Vikings pull off a nail bitting win against Carthage College
February 20, 2020
Seniors, Pierson Wofford (left) and Roman Youngblut (right) scream in happiness after their big win Senior, Micah Martin, for the Augustana Men’s Basketball team goes up for the backwards grab in their game against the Calvin Knights on November 16, 2019 in the Roy J. Carver Center for Physical Education. The Vikings won the game 70-67.
Viking Basketball holds out Calvin
November 21, 2019
Vikings baseball head into the CCIW
Vikings baseball head into the CCIW
April 16, 2021
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
Baseball captures first place in the CCIW
April 16, 2019
Baseball falls short to Cornell; splits doubleheader against Rockford
March 26, 2019
Is baseball headed for a strike?
March 11, 2019
(From rear), Tony Dzik (’19), Lars Harvey (’20), Tony Steinle (’18), Sam Paulson (’20), Isabelle Warren (’19) work together in the regatta in Milwaukee. Photo by Natalie Spahn.
Crew team competes in regatta at Milwaukee, WI
September 21, 2017
Augie ready to kick off against North Park University on Saturday. Augie won 71-0 at home.
Augie Football Steam Rolls North Park
October 24, 2019
Augustana senior Bobby Jarosz (#15, center) rushes through as senior Tommy Simon (#73, right) blocks Elmhurst junior Tavey Durns (#11, far right) during the Family Weekend home game against Elmhurst College on Saturday Sept, 21 2019. Augustana won the game 55-13. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Augustana Demolishes Elmhurst in First CCIW Game at Family Weekend
September 26, 2019
Augustana hosts sixth round of NFL Draft
May 2, 2019
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
The twist of a leg: How athletes recover from injuries
April 16, 2019
Augie Talks with Luke Sawicki
October 18, 2018
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
Managing Success: How Men’s Basketball Manager Andrew Parker Made His Mark
March 12, 2020
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
Augustana College senior Micah Martin (#44, right) reaches the ball toward the basket for a dunk on Carthage College senior Brad Perry (#54, left) at the Carver P.E. Center, February 15, 2020. The Augustana Vikings won the game against the Carthage Red Men with a score of 83 - 81.
Vikings pull off a nail bitting win against Carthage College
February 20, 2020
Men’s XC Recap
October 24, 2019
Newest Leaders are Taking Men’s Cross Country on a Route to Success
September 26, 2019
Head coach Jake Shaver talks to his team.
Jake Shaver begins first season at Augustana
October 18, 2018
Cross country first-years run into top seven
September 27, 2018
The Mens XC team does their warmup laps. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Cross Country teams start season strong
September 13, 2018
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
Mens golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
Men’s golf takes on CCIW Preview Tournament
September 28, 2017
Alex Sierra, junior, hits the ball at the Aurora University Classic on Sept 5. Photo by Alex Riddle
Sierra, Men’s golf prepares for Midwest Regional
September 14, 2017
Mens 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
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 teams meet against Wheaton on February 3. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and women’s swimming prepares for conference championships
January 31, 2018
Quinn Landoch (20) swims freestyle during one of Mondays sets. Photo by Kevin Donovan
Vikings Look to Continue Success at Wheaton Invite
December 7, 2017
Patti Grod (’20) trains with a kickboard to get ready for the 2017 swimming season. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and Women’s Swim prepares for St. Ambrose Meet
October 19, 2017
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 Chris Plantz attempts to steal the ball from Luke Cangilla (#9) in their game against Illinois Wesleyan on October 10. Vikings won 1-0.
Men’s soccer wins third CCIW game
October 18, 2018
Men’s soccer showing improvements
September 27, 2018
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
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
Augie talks with Tyler Rubarts
April 19, 2018
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
Jones takes second at 285 pound nationals
March 20, 2019
Mens and Womens Track and Field break personal records at the 2020 CCIW Indoor Championships
March 5, 2020
Augie Talks with Mia Lambert
February 27, 2020
Women´s Tennis
October 31, 2019
Augie Talks with Coach Mejia
October 24, 2019
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
The Vikings softball team on their break at the Vikings 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
Vikings Sweep Double Header Against Dubuque
March 29, 2018
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 womens basketball practice in Carver on November 4, 2019.
The new faces of Augustana women’s basketball
November 7, 2019
Izzy Anderson hits 1000 point career mark
January 29, 2019
Augie Talks with Alexis Jones
January 16, 2019
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
Women’s bowling continues to improve
January 31, 2018
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
The Mens XC team does their warmup laps. Photo by Ian Murrin.
Cross Country teams start season strong
September 13, 2018
Cross Country Ready for CCIW Championships
October 19, 2017
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
Womens Golf Prepares for Highland Classic
September 7, 2017
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
Women’s Lacrosse gains win against Monmouth Scotts
March 22, 2018
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
Augustana College second-year Jenna Dvorak defends the ball from North Central second-year Nicole Durkee during their game on Wednesday. Augustana won 3-0.
Women’s soccer defeats North Central
October 4, 2018
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
(Center) Marissa Jaskae swims a 50 of freestyle, on Tuesday, Nov. 27. Photo by Emma Gannaway.
Swimming teams off to strong start
November 29, 2018
Sophomore Connor Bullard swims backstroke at practice to train for the teams meet against Wheaton on February 3. Photo by Tony Dzik.
Men’s and women’s swimming prepares for conference championships
January 31, 2018
Vikings Prepare For a Clash against Wheaton
January 25, 2018
Women´s Tennis
October 31, 2019
A Q&A with future Tennis champion Annie Timm
October 3, 2019
Sophomore Morgan Bullen goes to return the ball at the team’s practice on Thursday, March 28 whilre preparing for their matches against Illinois Insitute of Technology and Coe College on Saturday, March 31. Photo by Emma Gannaway.
Women’s tennis maintains win streak
April 5, 2019
Augie Talks with Caitlyn Schaffer
March 19, 2019
Women’s Tennis tearing through CCIW
October 18, 2018
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
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
The Augustana womens volleyball team cut a ribbon before playing the first game on the new floor in the Carver Center. Photo by Emma Gannaway.
Volleyball sweep Dubuque on Carver’s new hardwood
September 13, 2018
Women’s Volleyball falls to Elmhurst in the fifth set
October 12, 2017
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

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Ashanti Mobley speaks out through spoken-word

Ashanti Mobley speaks out through spoken-word

Olivia Doak • March 17, 2021

This story is from the Observer’s Injustice and inequalities inside Augie magazine publication. Print March 2021. When she was 11 years old, Ashanti Mobley went with her siblings to the corner store...

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