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Historically, certain sects of Christianity have an uncomfortable relationship with the subjects of sexuality and gender identity. This relationship is often perceived as loud, angry, scientifically ignorant people twisting religion to justify their hatred of those who are different from them, preaching love while practicing hate and slowly but surely

Whether whisking past students on the sidewalk or parked in front of university buildings, electric scooters have become a staple of the Augustana campus. These tools have become so normalized that it would be worrisome if they were absent from our bike racks and dorm buildings.  As of this month,

“Flights may be grounded, the skies full of rain, but comfort and care will help ease the strain,” read an excerpt on my complimentary bag of pretzels from the Hyatt Regency hotel in Dallas, Texas. I am virtually alone in South Dakota with my family scattered throughout the country. Around

Throughout my school experience, I have learned about many subjects, but there’s one that rarely ever seems to be given the attention it truly deserves — Indigenous culture. My family is part of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, and I have only recently begun learning about my heritage.  As a

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

When I asked my mom and dad this week how many different chemotherapy drugs my oldest brother has been on in his 20 years of life, they had a hard time answering the question. Dad said he thought maybe seven with a couple of repeated treatments on certain ones, but