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Third World language needs to go

Third World language needs to go

I was sitting in one of my classes when a student said, “Third World countries like...,” then proceeded to list out a bunch of African and Latin American countries. After he said that, I just sat there. I expected something to happen, someone to interject and correct his language, but

Thanksgiving needs to be more inclusive

Thanksgiving needs to be more inclusive

The origins of Thanksgiving began when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe feasted together on bountiful harvested goods in 1621, and over time, this event slowly developed into a traditional holiday. Unfortunately, the holiday is intrinsically tied to the brutal conquest of Native Americans. Even with the relatively peaceful pilgrims

Which nature documentary focus is most interesting?

Learning about the natural world attracts many hobbyists: outdoorspeople, scientists and college students in search of some much-needed fresh air. Now, we don’t have to go outside to learn about worlds thousands of kilometers away from our favorite recliner. For this reason, nature documentaries attract many people. A few

Reading Augustana: “Place,” The Center for Western Studies

Reading Augustana: “Place,” The Center for Western Studies

Thanks to CWS Executive Director Harry Thompson for his help with this installment of Reading Augustana. When one “reads” Augustana, some parts of our institution jump out for obvious consideration, such as the academic buildings, the Commons, the Elmen and Midco Arena. However, one building often gets overlooked by students,

From pledges to progress: How empathy can heal political divides

From pledges to progress: How empathy can heal political divides

As I walked into the Morrison Commons to grab a sandwich during my lunch break, I was approached by Angie Hummel, the director of mental health and wellness, who enthusiastically asked me to sign Augustana’s “Election 2024: Curiosity, Courage & Civility” pledge. I felt pretty apprehensive about signing a

Should you vote yes or no on Amendment G?

Should you vote yes or no on Amendment G?

South Dakota’s ballot will contain seven statewide measures this Nov. 5. Among them is Constitutional Amendment G, which addresses abortion. The amendment addresses abortion in each trimester of pregnancy. It proposes legal first trimester abortion without regulation, semi-legal second trimester abortion with regulations that are “reasonably related to the

Vote Kamala Harris: A new way forward

Vote Kamala Harris: A new way forward

When Kamala Harris wins, she will be the most qualified individual to hold the presidential office in decades. She has been a district attorney, state attorney general, senator and vice president. Under her and President Joe Biden’s administration, inflation is back down to pre-COVID levels, and economic growth remains