Skip to Main Content

Augustana Observer

Augustana Observer

Augustana Observer

Is the proposed Tiktok ban really necessary?

Is the proposed Tiktok ban really necessary?

Kayla Hobbs April 27, 2024

Picture this: you are exhausted from your day of school and extracurriculars, and the world seems heavy on your shoulders. All you want to do is kick back and relax to drown out all the noises of life.  That’s...

Unboxing the dark side of Amazon: Our consumerist habits

Rojeena Thapa March 4, 2023

While most of us at Augustana anticipate getting the package notification from the Mailing Center to get our Amazon finds, many people may not consider the consumerism it reinforces. Especially for...

YikYak and TikTok: Banning apps leads students to fight back

Hailey Glasnovich February 25, 2023

For those who do not know, YikYak is banned from use on Augustana’s campus Wi-Fi. This app allows users to post anything about anyone anonymously, resulting in cyberbullying. TikTok, another social media...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
TikTok