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Jack Erickson

Jack is a senior at Augustana University and studies biology and journalism. He currently serves as an assistant copy editor of the Mirror.

Angles: Is it worth voting third party?

Over the past few years, a number of — particularly young — voters have expressed renewed interest in voting third party in upcoming elections. Since the establishment of the two-party system, the United States has not elected a third-party president. Historically speaking, popular third-party candidates tend to draw votes away from Republican

Augustana needs more LGBTQ+ visibility

Augustana needs more LGBTQ+ visibility

In a conservative-leaning state like South Dakota, liberal arts universities have a unique opportunity to give minority communities a place to feel safe and teach the community what it means to be inclusive, equitable and diverse. But lately, I’ve noticed a severe lack of consideration for sexuality and gender

Potential ballot measure could affect recreational marijuana use

Potential ballot measure could affect recreational marijuana use

South Dakota has approved the circulation of a ballot question regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana, with the measure having potential to be back on the ballot for the upcoming 2024 elections on Nov. 5. Continued discussions on the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana in the state has spread to

Chick-fil-A records first semester on campus, students share perspectives

Chick-fil-A records first semester on campus, students share perspectives

Since its opening on Sept. 7, Chick-fil-A in the Morrison Commons has seen a swath of students, faculty, staff and Sioux Falls diners. Spectators can typically see the lunch and dinner rush lines for dining services’ newest option leaving the dining space — and walking from class to class, it’s

Freshman fall-to-spring retention rates climb

Freshman fall-to-spring retention rates climb

This academic year’s first-year student retention rate from fall to spring semester increased to above 95%, the first time it has done so since Augustana’s 2016-2017 academic year. From fall to spring, first-year retention reached 95.2%. Last year, first-year retention was 92%, and in the 2021-2022 academic

SOPHIA, FYS committees evaluate core curriculum

SOPHIA, FYS committees evaluate core curriculum

As the SOPHIA Core Curriculum approaches its 10-year mark, the SOPHIA and First-Year Seminar committees plan to evaluate Augustana’s core curriculum and student learning outcomes. The Undergraduate Curriculum Council, chaired by Spanish professor Michael Rueter, tasked the SOPHIA and First-Year Seminar committees during the 2022-2023 academic year to look

Women's swimming and diving wins NSIC championship title for second consecutive year

Women's swimming and diving wins NSIC championship title for second consecutive year

The women’s swimming and diving team crushed the competition at the NSIC championships for the second year in a row with a total of 948.5 points, beating out second-place Minnesota State University by 83 points. The championships were held at the Midco Aquatic Center from Wednesday, Feb. 14