Continuing a homecoming tradition, St. Charles resident Odie Washington lights Aurora University’s Spartan flame before Aurora’s football game against Concordia Chicago at Vago Field October 10. Washington, a 1972 Aurora U. alum, won the school’s distinguished alumni award, founded AUs Black Student Union, and served on the board of trustees from 2018-2024. Aurora defeated Concordia 52-0. Al Benson/The Voice
