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Parking Lot N-1, located outside Swanson Commons.

Staying safe amid theft and vandalism

Jack Brandt October 5, 2022

This year, students have more to worry about than just homework, friendships, activities and food. Recently a wave of crime has impacted campus with 5 reported cases of car theft and vandalism, according...

Vandalism reported in Evald Hall

Thea Gonzales February 24, 2018

Developing story: check out augustanaobserver.com for the latest details. NEWS BRIEF: A campus incident report sent through email on Friday, Feb. 23 announced "extensive vandalism" in Carlsson Evald Hall....

Augustana Public Safety installs security cameras on the premises near the Clothesline Project in the lower quad. Photo by Lu Gerdemann.

DEVELOPING STORY: Clothesline Project vandalism continues

October 28, 2017

The Dean of Students office issued a new incident report regarding the Clothesline Project vandalism that has been happening on the Augustana Campus. This past Thursday, Oct. 26 a report was issued notifying...

Vandalism and parking regulations in Lot J

October 6, 2016

Vandalism incidents against a blue Ford Excursion from the past two weeks are still going under investigation by Public Safety and the Rock Island Police Department. In an email, Chief of Public Safety/Police...

Erickson experiences vandalism

May 4, 2016

Recent vandalism in the Erickson dormitory hall displayed ideas associated with Nazi ideology. The damages can range from $100-200. “I got an email from one of my residents saying there was a swastika...

Police investigate overnight car vandalism on campus

September 25, 2015

Eight vehicles were broken into on Friday in the early hours of the morning According to Sophomore Cassidy Rice, who parks her car outside of  Westerlin Hall, the initial call to public safety was made...

Linnea Ritchie
Junior SGA presidential candidate David Sommers discusses his platforms during the SGA presidential debate Monday.

New SGA leadership must keep promises

April 16, 2015

Election results for the 2015-2016 Student Government Association were announced on April 9, naming David Sommers and Jackie Jastrzebski as the next SGA president and vice president. The Observer endorsed...

Reward offered to find vandals

April 14, 2015

The Dean of Students Office is offering a $250 reward for any person who knows information about campus group Augustana Right to Life’s display being vandalized on Monday. Evelyn Campbell, dean of students,...

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