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Looking forward to Forum

Looking forward to Forum

My name is Madisyn Stogsdill, I’m a junior and I study journalism and art. This is my third year writing for The Augustana Mirror and my first time as your Forum Editor. I am particularly interested in this section as it tweaks the traditional expectations of journalistic writing. Many

In defense of leisure

In defense of leisure

The primacy of work reigns over our heads. Our society instills into us that we need to be productive at all times and that laziness is sinful. Rather than simply existing to exist, we have become achievement subjects — entities that exist to achieve and work. According to philosopher and cultural

Our power does not lie in symbolic signatures: A student perspective on the AAC&U statement

Our power does not lie in symbolic signatures: A student perspective on the AAC&U statement

On April 22, 2025, less than 100 days after the introduction of a new federal administration, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) published an open letter that opposed “the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education.” The letter was quickly signed by

Pope Francis broke barriers, built bridges, modeled love

Pope Francis broke barriers, built bridges, modeled love

I received the news of Pope Francis's death last week on April 21. I had just met up with my boyfriend when he said with a serious expression, "I have sad news for you." His genuine concern immediately worried me. I asked what had happened, and

The Naked Truth: Finishing the conversation

The Naked Truth: Finishing the conversation

Writing “The Naked Truth” has been one of the most empowering things I have ever done. I will never forget the kindness and support I received from the Augustana community. I hope this column continues long after I graduate, and I can’t wait to continue reading. Although I have

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

Angles: Should Augustana adopt Greek life?

During the Augustana Student Association’s April 6 meeting, current freshman Jefferson Michael addressed the Senate during Public Voice. Michael wants to bring Greek life to Augustana — not the modeled-after-Greek-life societies that Augustana started in the 1960s and retained until the ‘90s, but real, sponsored-by-national-chapters Greek life. Michael and other