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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.

Scientists all the way down: ExploSTEM fosters education, diversity

Scientists all the way down: ExploSTEM fosters education, diversity

Two junior biology majors believe science is for everyone. Isha Hooda and Vanessa Vaudrey are the co-presidents of ExploSTEM, a science education club on campus geared towards teaching elementary and middle school children about science. Together, with the help of their adviser Sally Mallowa, a biology professor, the club has

SKOL's sporting event themes encounter restrictions

SKOL's sporting event themes encounter restrictions

Student spirit themes are commonplace across the United States for high school, college and university sporting events. There are many reasons students may choose to dress-up for games, including tradition, to feel a sense of belonging within a community, to invoke intimidation in opposing teams or just for the fun

ASA evaluates, resumes Lyft program

ASA evaluates, resumes Lyft program

The Augustana Student Association restarted its Lyft program on Oct. 1 after ASA enacted a nearly month-long “maintenance period” to review the program’s funding. ASA has funded the Lyft program since fall 2020 to help students without vehicles travel for groceries, doctor visits and internships. The maintenance period began

Retention pond secures a name

Retention pond secures a name

Former Augustana College and Augustana University presidents gathered on Sept. 22 in the Froiland Science Complex, where they conversed and enjoyed the company of alumni and current students. The event was moved inside due to inclement weather, yet the chatter was all the same: Augustana community members laughed and told

AI at AU: Professors create generative AI policy

AI at AU: Professors create generative AI policy

As generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT gains popularity among university students, English Professor Sarah Rude knew the discussion for and against AI usage in the classroom wasn’t so black and white. Other professors in the English Department agreed. After its launch in late November 2022, ChatGPT has become a

Angles: Do details really matter in creative writing?

Angles: Do details really matter in creative writing?

Somewhat accidentally, the theme for the Angles topics of this semester has been debates between writers about writing, media and the digital age. From the ethics of ChatGPT to paying for news subscriptions to the value of print media in a digital landscape, Mirror writers have labored over topics on

Drag performance electrifies the Back Alley

Drag performance electrifies the Back Alley

In the Back Alley on Friday, April 14, the lights were dimmed and a spotlight beamed down the runway and landed on the stage at the front of the room. The room was packed from back to front. Students from all walks of life sat in anticipation of what they