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Apps could help reduce food waste

Apps could help reduce food waste

In the U.S. alone, 40% of produce is wasted, which contributes to 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the country. Food waste not only has negative effects on the environment, but also takes a toll on the economy. Every year, $1.2 trillion worth of food is thrown

Angles: Are secret dorm room pets a good idea?

Angles: Are secret dorm room pets a good idea?

Every year, some students in the dorms decide they want to bring a pet into their room. Pets can be great mood boosters and can help destress while studying, but is it altogether a good idea to keep pets that aren’t explicitly allowed as emotional support or service animals

Voting is important, but not worth stressing over

Voting is important, but not worth stressing over

When I was a fresh, 18-year-old voter in 2019, having diligently pre-registered when I got my license, I bawled my eyes out while ripping apart my mail-in ballot for the first election I was ever eligible to vote in. I can’t remember all the reasons I was crying. I

Gubernatorial election could shape sustainability policy

Gubernatorial election could shape sustainability policy

As the Nov. 8 midterm general elections approach, the new South Dakota governor could shape how environmental issues are addressed in the state. South Dakota is the 5th most conservative state, with nearly 50% of voters being Republican. However, research by Wallethub found that South Dakota ranks as the ninth

Smith would lead SD with integrity

Jamie Smith is a lifelong South Dakotan, husband, father, educator, deal-maker and legislator. Since 2017, Smith has served in the South Dakota House of Representatives, working alongside Augustana’s own Sen. Reynold Nesiba, D-Sioux Falls, to fight for policies that benefit South Dakotans from all walks of life. Smith should

Forum strives for nonpartisan representation

Forum strives for nonpartisan representation

The Forum section of the Mirror has been a tumultuous branch since the paper was first published in 1908, but its purpose has always been the same: to reflect the opinions of the Augustana campus. For this special issue based around the election, multiple editors from the Mirror attempted to

Duolingo is a step in the right direction for education

Duolingo is a step in the right direction for education

I love Duolingo. I find it fun, and sometimes the questions are absolutely hilarious, but ultimately, my love of the language-learning app boils down to two simple reasons: a love of languages and of the free exchange of information. As a disclaimer, I’m not a language expert, but I