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Life, love, and the Oxford comma

Life, love, and the Oxford comma

That’s right. As an English and journalism major, I have a devout belief in the importance of the Oxford comma. I am here to explain why the Oxford comma should never be disregarded, even in journalism. Let’s start out with the facts. Yes, the Oxford comma is completely

Angles: Should you wear socks to bed?

Ever since the eighth century B.C. (when socks were invented), humanity has strived to answer one essential question: Is it, or is it not, good for you to sleep with your socks on? This divisive issue has been the source of many sleepless nights for those on either side.

ASA would benefit from rethinking values and culture

ASA would benefit from rethinking values and culture

There are many limitations to what student government can do, and these limitations have been especially obvious in this year’s Augustana Student Association. When we meet on Wednesday nights, we often struggle to reach a quorum, and debate is lackluster. There is a general sense of detachment, confusion and

Angles: Which is better: coffee or tea?

Most sleep-deprived, caffeine-addicted college students have a source of choice, and most go either the coffee or tea route. Some like the variety of flavor options that tea provides, yet others prefer the higher caffeine content of coffee. Others (like your Forum editor) don’t care much either way as

Early mornings work for some, but not all

Early mornings work for some, but not all

Ben Franklin famously wrote, “early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” I personally hate this saying with every fiber of my being, but not because I have something against early risers or even the phenomenon of waking up early in general. The part I

ASA removal of the adult learner senator position was a step backwards

I was elected to the Augustana Student Association in September 2020 as the senator representing students 23 years of age and older, tallying more than 300 votes — a clear nod from the student body that nontraditional students deserve a seat on the senate. Entering my fifth semester as a double

Schools need to teach environmental science

Schools need to teach environmental science

Communities help shape the beliefs, values and structure of society today. The knowledge children gain from their schools plays a major role in their belief systems and choices they make for the future. A lack of environmental issues being taught in school districts across America is shaping the way past,