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ASA student voting participation down 70% in five years

ASA student voting participation down 70% in five years

Over the past five years, the Augustana Student Association (ASA) election voter turnout has dropped by roughly 70%. In the most recent elections this March, 255 ballots were cast, compared to 329 in 2024. Additionally, of the six races, only three were contested. According to the 2025 Spring Election Debrief,

Angles: Should ICE be allowed to enter college campuses?

College campuses are seen as places to learn — places where students can interact with people from diverse backgrounds as well as from different parts of the country and world. Right now, however, the issues surrounding immigration are ever-present in political conversation and action. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Student publications honored at national convention

Student publications honored at national convention

This year, members of both The Mirror and The Edda attended the 2024 Fall National College Media Convention held in New Orleans. The convention, which takes place annually, is sponsored by the Associated Collegiate Press and the College Media Association. This significant event in the world of journalism offers opportunities

Johnson, Johnson fight for sole House seat

Johnson, Johnson fight for sole House seat

With the presidential and South Dakota elections on Nov. 5, voters will have a lot to keep in mind, including voting for their state representative. This year, the two candidates are incumbent Representative Dusty Johnson and Sheryl Johnson. Dustin Michael Johnson, known as Dusty Johnson, has been South Dakota’s

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