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Turning Point USA should be taken seriously

Turning Point USA should be taken seriously

In fall 2020, I remember walking past tables and bulletin boards littered with Turning Point USA materials — some boldly proclaimed “socialism sucks,” others, the evils of “Big Government.” I didn’t know much about the organization other than its association with the dumber, sloganeering impulses of the American right. In

Twitter can be frustrating but remains necessary

Twitter can be frustrating but remains necessary

Less than a month after Elon Musk took control of Twitter, the platform appears to be nearing total collapse. Twitter’s most important workers have either resigned or been fired, including those in charge of cybersecurity, privacy and legal compliance. Musk’s move to lay off hundreds of content moderation

Yik Yak: hack or attack?

Yik Yak: hack or attack?

Anonymous speech online is controversial — while anonymity has been crucial for the development of online communities, especially in minority populations, it has also been abused in horrible ways. It’s also the central gimmick of Yik Yak, an app where users post short anonymous “Yaks” that can be seen by

Boe Forum to host former Russian ambassador

The 25th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature Michael McFaul, former ambassador to Russia and professor of political science at Stanford University. The talk, titled “Russia and the Future of Europe,” will discuss Russia’s geopolitical ambitions, the role of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the relationship

ASA would benefit from rethinking values and culture

ASA would benefit from rethinking values and culture

There are many limitations to what student government can do, and these limitations have been especially obvious in this year’s Augustana Student Association. When we meet on Wednesday nights, we often struggle to reach a quorum, and debate is lackluster. There is a general sense of detachment, confusion and

House bill regulates transgender participation in school sports

House bill regulates transgender participation in school sports

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed a bill early February that bans transgender women and girls from participating in high school, collegiate and intramural sports at public South Dakota schools. This legislation, titled “An act to protect fairness in women’s sports,” was introduced by the request of Noem. The

UBG hosts annual Apple Orchard extravaganza

UBG hosts annual Apple Orchard extravaganza

With fall comes changing leaves, apple pie and cool temperatures. The season also brings the Union Board of Governors annual “Day at the Apple Orchard.” Each year, UBG sponsors the price of admission to Country Apple Orchard’s Fall Festival. While the festival offered traditional orchard attractions like apple picking