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Commercial car washes are not worth the waste

Commercial car washes are not worth the waste

My car is what I consider to be an average college mode of transportation, sporting rust spots and questionable mechanical features. It also has an omnipresent film of grime covering its true silver nature — the kind that tempts even the most mature of adults to draw smiley faces — proving my

Angles: Are dating apps at fault if crimes occur during meetups?

The recent case of Lauren Smith-Fields has highlighted one of the issues surrounding the widespread use of dating apps: Their role in criminal acts against victims who met their attackers on these platforms. According to the New York Times, Smith-Fields was found dead in her apartment after inviting over an

Schools need to teach environmental science

Schools need to teach environmental science

Communities help shape the beliefs, values and structure of society today. The knowledge children gain from their schools plays a major role in their belief systems and choices they make for the future. A lack of environmental issues being taught in school districts across America is shaping the way past,

Nervous breakdowns are no longer an escape from social reality

Nervous breakdowns are no longer an escape from social reality

In a 1935 article published in Fortune magazine, the “nervous breakdown” (while making mention of the more medical term “neurosis”) is described as being, “as widespread as the common cold and the chiefest source of misery in the modern world.” Jerry Useem explains in his 2021 Atlantic article that the

Angles: Should Augustana take breaks throughout the semester?

Due to COVID-19 precautions, the fall 2020 semester was on a strict schedule with no intermittent breaks. It was fast and allowed for more time at home during the holidays, but it also meant accelerated coursework with little downtime to catch up on homework or to take much needed breaks.

Stop the seltzer stigma

Stop the seltzer stigma

In America’s beer-centered culture, it’s hard for people like me who don’t like beer to enjoy casual drinking with others. There’s an expectation from others that, no matter what your tastes are, you’ll always enjoy a beer. Thankfully, a new drink on the scene has

When a popular product has your name, jokes ensue

When a popular product has your name, jokes ensue

The trend of naming your kids after someone or something memorable will likely never go away, nor will the unfortunate circumstances where someone’s name is looped into a freak media sensation (sorry, Karen). However, this will never excuse the fact that the creativity of these name jokes is equivalent