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Angles: Should you vote yes or no on Measure 28?

Angles: Should you vote yes or no on Measure 28?

Everyone knows that the presidential election is coming up on Nov. 5. More is happening on that day than just the federal election, though. South Dakota’s 2024 ballot features a number of important issues that voters can weigh in on. For example, Amendment G addresses state abortion laws, and

Free will: True choice or illusion

Free will: True choice or illusion

Humans widely accept the fact that we have free will. No one can force someone to do something they don’t want. This makes one responsible for one’s actions; however, we live in a society where we are influenced by social media, trends, songs and laws established by our

The foundations of forum

The foundations of forum

My name is Jocelyn Baas. As of this semester, I am your new Forum editor for The Augustana Mirror. This section of our newspaper is different from any other. Forum finds its foundation in the voices and opinions of its community. We derive our name “forum” from the Roman city

Colleges should use sustainable lawn practices

Colleges should use sustainable lawn practices

The bed of green that spans across Augustana emanates warmth and welcomes current and future students heading to class or touring campus. Although the aesthetically uniform expanses of green that shape yards today date back to 17th century England, the negative environmental impacts from the upkeep of lawns need to

Final letter from the editor

Final letter from the editor

Forum editor looks back on four years with the Mirror I started writing for the Mirror my freshman year because my mom told me to. I received an email from the then Editor-in-Chief Noah Wicks inviting me to the meeting. He probably sent an email to all of the freshman

Angles: Is it worth voting third party?

Over the past few years, a number of — particularly young — voters have expressed renewed interest in voting third party in upcoming elections. Since the establishment of the two-party system, the United States has not elected a third-party president. Historically speaking, popular third-party candidates tend to draw votes away from Republican

Augustana needs more LGBTQ+ visibility

Augustana needs more LGBTQ+ visibility

In a conservative-leaning state like South Dakota, liberal arts universities have a unique opportunity to give minority communities a place to feel safe and teach the community what it means to be inclusive, equitable and diverse. But lately, I’ve noticed a severe lack of consideration for sexuality and gender