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Gabe Larson

Gabe is a senior studying French and journalism. He currently serves as the variety editor.

Graduate researcher highlights flaws in grading

Graduate researcher highlights flaws in grading

Most — if not all — students have come face to face with receiving a grade they were unhappy with. But when a student fails a test or paper, does that push them to do better next time, or does it actually inhibit them from succeeding? This question was the basis for

Album Review: Taylor Swift shines bright but trips on lyrics in “The Life of a Showgirl”

Album Review: Taylor Swift shines bright but trips on lyrics in “The Life of a Showgirl”

Taylor Swift shocked the general public with her announcement of her 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl” on her fiancé’s podcast “New Heights” on Aug. 13, 2025. Swift revealed the dazzling cover of her adorned in crystal and diamonds, partially submerged in water. Her pose mimics the

Cancel culture solves nothing

Cancel culture solves nothing

Cancel culture — where celebrities and public figures are “canceled” for things they have done or said — has been a hot topic in the 21st century. Once headlines start coming out that a celebrity has said or done something worthy of cancellation, the public follows close behind. Hashtags pop up, and

Out to Eat: Queen City Bakery

Out to Eat: Queen City Bakery

A quaint bakery-café tucked in between the brick buildings of Sioux Falls downtown off of 8th street is the perfect place for a sweet baked good paired with a hot and creamy latte. Queen City Bakery’s smooth and rich coffee will keep you awake to enjoy a taste of

Theatre showcases political comedy

Theatre showcases political comedy

An unconfident, awkward man who is terrible at public speaking is thrown into a new position as governor. His political consultant holds out hope for him and sees how his awful characteristics might actually appeal to the general public. “What if the worst person you think could become governor is

Archaeology lab director Phyllis Johnson resigns

Archaeology lab director Phyllis Johnson resigns

Phyllis Johnson, known for creating a positive and welcoming environment, is stepping down as the director of the Augustana archaeology lab. Johnson has served as the director of the archaeology lab since the spring semester of 2023. During her time at Augustana, she has overseen the lab’s contract work

Endangered species need elected officials as advocates

In 1973, Congress passed the Endangered Species Act to protect wildlife that inhabits the vast terrains of the United States. The act was enacted to ensure that ecosystems are conserved and to keep the species that reside in said ecosystems and are at risk of extinction safe. On April 16,