On Oct. 1, 2023, a sexual assault was reported on campus. The incident was reported to the Rock Island Police Department, Augustana College Police and Public Safety Office.
The same day the report...
Anyone walking into the Gävle rooms on March 8 saw a room bustling with people walking around decorated tables dedicated to gender and equity. Talking and laughter carried through the open doors, inviting...
Augustana hosted its first ever International Women’s Day fair on Tuesday, March 8th at the Gerber Center.
The fair was advertised as a way to celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. There were...
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...
Dear Observer Editors,
We are writing today to encourage all students to take a moment and share their thoughts and perceptions in the HEDS Climate Survey. This survey provides valuable insight into...
More than 20 students gathered in the Brew by the Slough today, Feb. 20, to discuss actions they wish to be taken by Augustana College administration against the fraternity, Phi Omega Phi (Poobah), whose...
By Natalie McMillan and Jordan Cone
A Title IX bias report was submitted to the college Feb. 11 against Phi Omega Phi fraternity following a rush activity that included a slideshow containing the body...
After recent incidents involving sexual assault conversation occurred on campus, students are organizing a set of protests under the #MakeAChange for Friday, April 26.
According to sophomore SophiaRose...
Augustana College has been working to keep its title IX policies up to date and more understandable to students.
Jessica Schultz, the deputy title IX coordinator said, “There were changes made this...
Betsy DeVos, the Education Secretary of the United States, has revealed plans for federal Title IX changes. In doing so, DeVos plans to reduce liabilities for colleges when it comes to investigating sexual...
By the end of this term, the Title IX Task Force will be dissolving while the Title IX Student Advisory Committee continues
The Title IX Task Force on Sexual Assault Response and Prevention was created...
The SGA debate last night was between current Chief of Staff Adam Gronewold and Secretary Belle Hartman and Senators Brendan Walker and Ella McCorkle. In their opening statements, the candidates shared...
