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Dancing in color: Students celebrate Holi
Fatima Martinez Gallegos April 26, 2024

Holi is an ancient celebration that dates back to the fourth century and is often accompanied by diverse mythical stories. However, at a universal level, Holi is a celebration of love, friendship and the...

Augustana drag show celebrates Night of Noise
Rae Barry April 26, 2024

After observing a national Day of Silence, Augustana’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) partnered with the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID) to host their annual “Night of Noise”...

Local author tells story by creating “Family Tree”
Celeaciya Olvera April 26, 2024

Local author Shellie Moore Guy wrote “The Family Tree” in 2019 and partnered with the local publishing company Midwest Writing Center to share her family’s story, tied into United States and Quad...

A legendary life: After 45 years at Augustana, Janina Ehrlich honored by faculty, students and a world premiere performance
Gavin Nicoson April 20, 2024

“Legendary” is a word with more than one meaning; notable, exemplary, mythological, rare. It is not often that all of these terms apply at...

Seniors take leadership roles to support student life as they prepare for life after college
Seniors take leadership roles to support student life as they prepare for life after college
Gavin Nicoson April 13, 2024

Have you ever attended Sloughfest? Have you stopped by Gus’ Snack Bar between classes for a quick meal? Maybe you’ve requested information...

Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy provides empowering spaces by and for women at Augustana
Brenda Barnes Leadership Academy provides empowering spaces by and for women at Augustana
Gavin Nicoson March 23, 2024

“A gem of the Quad Cities” might describe any number of local businesses, restaurants, museums and more. But if a diamond is forever, if...

Haki Madhubuti speaks about his experiences as a leading poet, publisher
and educator in the Gavle Room 3 on March 5.
World-renowned poet and publisher speaks to campus
Kayla Palliser March 16, 2024

After a lifetime of breaking boundaries in the fields of poetry, publishing and education, Haki Madhubuti came to Augustana to share his life...

Augustana College students celebrate Holi, hosted by the Global Engagement Team, at Upper Quad on April 19.
Dancing in color: Students celebrate Holi
Fatima Martinez Gallegos April 26, 2024

Holi is an ancient celebration that dates back to the fourth century and is often accompanied by diverse mythical stories. However, at a universal...

Night of Noise Drag Show hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion on April 19, 2024, in the Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance.
Augustana drag show celebrates Night of Noise
Rae Barry April 26, 2024

After observing a national Day of Silence, Augustana’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) partnered with the Office of Student Inclusion and...

Local author tells story by creating “Family Tree”
Celeaciya Olvera April 26, 2024

Local author Shellie Moore Guy wrote “The Family Tree” in 2019 and partnered with the local publishing company Midwest Writing Center to...

Senior Art Show paints Augustana’s talent
Morin Windle April 26, 2024

After hours of work and dedication, seniors in graphic design, art studio and art history are now presenting the results of their efforts in...

Men's volleyball team finishes a successful season
Medin Sehic April 25, 2024

At the beginning of the year, the men’s volleyball team was projected to finish last in the conference but proved everyone wrong. On Wednesday,...

Water polo wins second consecutive conference title
Water polo wins second consecutive conference title
Timothy Wallis April 25, 2024

The women’s water polo team had high expectations for this season after finishing last season with a Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA)...

Curtis Baldwin of Augustana College and Nathaniel Otis of Beloit University leaps over hurdles in the Men’s 110 Meter Hurdles at the Knowlton Outdoor Athletic Complex, April 20.
Track and field athletes fight through long season
Elisabeth Ruggiero April 25, 2024

For some athletes, training never stops. Members of the track and field team know this struggle.  Some members of the track  team also participate...

Football team tackles spring practices, looks to improve from last season
Kenna Frank April 25, 2024

After a four-month break, the football team is excited to get back to work and improve gameplay for the upcoming 2024 season. In preparation,...

Holi 2024
April 26, 2024

Combining positivity with bright colors, the Global Engagement Team hosted their Holi celebration on April 19. During the celebration, the goal...

Lip Sync Battle
April 11, 2024
OBScast - Global Engagement Team
April 18, 2024

Podcast Host, Dippi Sharma, talks with Global Engagement Team’s (GET) Co-president, Americus Mahat Shahi, about GET’s presence on campus....

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