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The student-run newspaper at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Covering issues that matter to the campus and surrounding community.

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#theobserver #augustanacollege #collegenewssourceapp #rockislandil by @augustanaobserver

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20 days ago

Meet your 2026 Augustana Observer editors!!! We are beyond happy to have them on our team here at the Observer 💛

#newspaper #augustana #introduction #editors by @augustanaobserver

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24 days ago

It’s Homecoming Week at Augustana College!

Students recap what homecoming looks like at Augustana. Celebrations were Oct. 5-11, 2026. The Office of Student Life and the Homecoming Committee hosted multiple events, including a kickoff bonfire, cardboard regatta, rope pull and coronation, throughout the week for students, faculty and staff.

Video by: Rhiana Winston, Larissa Hope and Mira Lisa Boateng by @augustanaobserver

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Haunted or just History? 🕯️To celebrate the spooky season we will be posting a Sunday Scaries post for the rest of October! 🎃

You may know House on the Hill for it’s beautiful views and long history, but have you heard the ghost story? In 1953, Apollonia Weyerhaeuser Davis died in the house at age 89. Some believe her spirit never left…

👀Check out this Augustana Observer article written all about it back in 1993! by @augustanaobserver

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8 days ago

Augustana Car Club challenged the narrative around women and cars by hosting Women in Cars on Friday, Sept. 26, creating a safe and welcoming car meet for women in the Quad Cities.

Read about it at the link in bio.

Story by @emmaahelmss
Photo by Saikal Sulaimanova by @augustanaobserver

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The Augustana College men’s water polo team opened its season on Saturday, Sept. 12 at home, falling to McKendree University, 15-8. The rivalry between the two teams made for a close match, with 12 goals scored between the teams in the opening period.

Written by: Corinna Barkley
Photo by: Riley Vu

Click the link in our bio to read more!

#observer #augustanacollege #cciw #waterpolo by @augustanaobserver

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a month ago

THIS JUST IN the Augustana Vikings defeated the Simpson Storm 42-14 in their season opener, written by Kellan King. Read all about it at the link in our bio. by @augustanaobserver

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ITS ACTIVITIES FAIR DAY!!!! Come see the Observer at the activities fair until 6! If you miss us today, don’t worry! You can always drop a follow or apply in our bio!!! by @augustanaobserver

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As we wrap up the year, we’re celebrating the seniors who have poured their hearts into The Observer and shaped it into the newspaper it is today. To our graduating staff: thank you for the late nights, the tough edits, and for everything you have built here. We’re going to miss you tremendously!
#newspaper #observer by @augustanaobserver

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5 months ago

Last night, three of our editors were inducted into The Phi Beta Kappa Society for outstanding academic excellence. Congrats to Sylvia Hughes, Rae Barry, and Lexi Woodcock! We are so lucky to have you, congratulations on this outstanding achievement! by @augustanaobserver

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The African Student Association (ASA) celebrated the 10-year anniversary of AfroFest on Sunday, May 8, in the Gävle Rooms. This year’s theme, “Akwaaba,” meaning “welcome,” aimed to provide a sense of openness and community for all attendees.

10 years of AfroFest: “Akwaaba” theme honors community

Written by: Grace Evers
Photo by: Saikal Sulaimanova

#newspaper #observer #afrofest by @augustanaobserver

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The lithium battery in the device you are reading this on was made through modern-day slavery in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The dye in the clothes you are wearing polluted the rivers of Indonesia. The exhaust from the car you drive is melting the polar ice caps.

There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism…but you should try, anyway

Story by Callum Tait

Cartoon by Connor Maess

Want to read more check out the link in our bio!

#augustana #collegenewspaper #opinion taken in Augustana College - Illinois by @augustanaobserver

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