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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: Should everyone have a platform?

It’s hard to say what those who ratified the Bill of Rights, and by extension the First Amendment, intended freedom of speech to mean for future generations. Nevertheless, the right to free speech has become a pillar of American democracy and a precious value, especially in the field of

Suspicious non-students make appearances around campus

Suspicious non-students make appearances around campus

From Oct. 16 to Nov.9, the Campus Safety log recorded 12 occasions of suspicious or intoxicated non-students on campus and in-person harassment towards students, primarily directed towards those who identify as female. Rick Tupper, associate vice president of Campus Safety and logistics, said Campus Safety has noticed increasing rates

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