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Jack Erickson

Jack is a senior studying biology and journalism. He currently serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Mirror.

Letters from the Editors: The J&J special

Letters from the Editors: The J&J special

Jack Erickson, Co-Editor-in-Chief There are things in this life that we cannot ignore. The truth is one of them. I established myself at Augie as a biology major, but by my sophomore year, I found myself plummeting into the realm of journalism. Daily I could sit down with someone new

Kolbrek takes on registrar duties

Kolbrek takes on registrar duties

Following Joni Krueger’s March 14 resignation from Augustana’s Registrar position, a search committee began exploring avenues to fill the vacancy. In the meantime, Provost Joel Johnson asked Assistant Director of the Student Success Center Ann Kolbrek to take on key roles that Krueger filled. Since then, Kolbrek has

I went to rank bathrooms. I found a problem.

I went to rank bathrooms. I found a problem.

Nearly a month ago, I had the privilege of visiting and ranking all the men’s bathrooms on Augustana’s campus. As I was doing my research, I visited a second-floor, gender-neutral bathroom in the Humanities that had a small, handwritten note taped to the outside of the door, which

International Programs Office responds to nationwide student visa revocations

International Programs Office responds to nationwide student visa revocations

When one senior international student decided to attend Augustana, they were hopeful and excited to see what opportunities the United States and its democratic republic could provide. Little did they know that feelings of unease and worry would begin to set in come late January of their senior year. Across

Take a look into the Augustana Mirror

Take a look into the Augustana Mirror

It’s Friday afternoon, and the sun is shining through the window. You’re studying, grabbing a coffee with a friend or getting ready to head back to your dorm when, beside you, a newspaper swiftly floats down onto the table, delivered by a student carrying a large stack of

Top three bathrooms on campus

Top three bathrooms on campus

In our lives, we travel to a great deal of places. As college students, we may travel from our places of living to campus, work, our preferred coffee shop or study spot, or on an adventure outside of the city entirely — all in a single day. It’s almost miraculous

Brewing, fermentation cohort brews 'Orange Honey Saison'

Brewing, fermentation cohort brews 'Orange Honey Saison'

Anticipation is building for Augustana’s brewing and fermentation students. After years of intense work and dedication from campus and Sioux Falls community members, a single project could be the make or break: fifteen weeks, four students and one artisan beer they call “Orange Honey Saison.” Augustana’s first graduating