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For screams and giggles: Costumes solve stress

Frankly, this whole year has been spooky. But for these short weeks when caramel apples and spider webs hit differently, spooky season can be a much-needed distraction from an election between Frankenstein and Dracula or a virus that seems nothing short of a witch’s spell. It’s Halloween, when

Angles: How should Augustana students vote this election?

The Augustana Democrats and Augustana Republicans, campus organizations that represent their respective political parties, share how they think Augie students should vote this election. Representatives from each group wrote the pieces, per the Mirror’s request to engage in a forum. Augustana Republicans: ‘Republican is the way to go’ Regardless

Letter to the Editor: Why the “With Malice Toward None” initiative matters

With Malice Toward None Committee This summer, the President’s Office called together leaders from Augustana’s campus to bring the nationwide organization, Braver Angels to campus. A bipartisan group with a passion and focus on depolarizing America, Braver Angels calls students to conversation and dialogue, welcoming disagreements, but doing

Perspective: The life of a student in quarantine

Freshman Jonah Kost was sent home to quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. To get a glimpse of what life for a student in quarantine looks like, he chronicled his days in the following log. MONDAY, SEPT. 21 At around noon today, I was in

Timmerman: Mental health should be a priority during pandemic

Caleb Timmerman As a university community, we have failed to rightfully address the issue of being human. Specifically, we have missed the target of prioritizing mental wellness in a time of uncertainty. Western culture dictates that the wellbeing of the mind and body are perceived as different. This is quite

Bollweg: What it’s like to be a conservative woman at AU

Madison Bollweg A person would think that being a conservative woman on a college campus would not have its struggles; however, that is not necessarily the case. What I’ve learned in my almost two years on campus is that intellectual diversity is absent, feminists aren’t for all women

Angles: How should South Dakotans vote on marijuana ballot measures this election?

This November, South Dakotans will vote on two ballot measures concerning marijuana reform. Initiated Measure 26 establishes a detailed medical marijuana program in the state, allowing those with certain conditions to access the plant for medical purposes. Patients would be allowed to have at least 3 ounces or three plants