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Escaping the college grindset

As a college student, it often feels like there is something I should be doing. If I’m not in class, I should be studying. If I’m not studying, I should be applying for internships. If I’m not applying to internships, I should be building my resume. This

The Naked Truth: An introduction

The Naked Truth: An introduction

Throughout my life, there have rarely been times I felt open to discussing sex with the women around me. I grew up in a small, religious town that had little to no sex education, and not talking about the action was an unspoken rule among all young women. Girls didn’

Fishing improves mental health

Fishing improves mental health

The garage of my childhood home in Mahopac, New York, wasn’t an ordinary garage. Instead of cars, there were several large tanks filled with water and small fish. Sawbellies and shiners, we call ‘em. I’d always hear water flowing and splashing in there as the pipe aeration system

'BookTok' damages media literacy, encourages consumerism

'BookTok' damages media literacy, encourages consumerism

Book TikTok, more commonly known as “BookTok,” gained popularity during the early months of the pandemic. Videos under the BookTok hashtag range from reviews and recommendations to theories and “edits” of characters created by users; however, despite its success amongst the reading community, BookTok’s popular genres are increasingly damaging

Angles: Should ICE be allowed to enter college campuses?

College campuses are seen as places to learn — places where students can interact with people from diverse backgrounds as well as from different parts of the country and world. Right now, however, the issues surrounding immigration are ever-present in political conversation and action. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Restaurant review features Dahlia Kitchen + Bar

Restaurant review features Dahlia Kitchen + Bar

Situated within the remerging and recently renovated Steel District of downtown Sioux Falls lies a brand-new venue: Dahlia Kitchen + Bar. The restaurant, which opened on Oct. 15, sits alongside the Big Sioux River and is surrounded by other recently constructed upscale apartment buildings, shops and eateries. The interior features a

Fast fashion: Comfort vs ethics

Fast fashion: Comfort vs ethics

Should the burden of sustainability be put onto college-aged women who just want to dress in a way that makes them feel comfortable and confident? This is the question I found myself asking after talking to women around Augustana’s campus about the contents of their closets. Fast fashion became