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A freshman’s frank review of dorm life

About a month ago, the class of 2023 moved into the freshman residence halls on a rather temperate day. Everyone was excited to meet their roommates, decorate their dorms and set up various amenities to make their room truly feel like a home away from home. But after a month

ON TOPIC, OFF-CAMPUS: Dining hall leaves bad taste

Eating on-campus was always a struggle for me. Because of my class schedule, refusing to go in the dining hall if there were too many people and not getting off work until after the dining hall closed, it was hard for me to justify having the required $2,300 meal

ON TOPIC, OFF-CAMPUS: Financially penalized for seeking college adult independence

My parents and I walked into the Ordal Dining Hall in our very best business casual to attend the Distinguished Scholars Event. I was nervous, fidgeting with my hair every 10 seconds. Not only was this a “fancy” dinner, but the results of the afternoon could also determine if I

Letter from the Editor: Student news still matters

Hey there, curious readers. Welcome to the inside pages of The Augustana Mirror. My name’s Rebekah Tuchscherer, and I’ll be one of the many watchdogs, truth seekers and student writers reporting on campus news for the 2019 – 2020 academic year. I’ll also be your editor-in-chief. You might

ANGLES: Should Board of Trustees meetings be open to students?

KELSEY SPROUT klsprout16@ole.augie.edu The Augustana University Board of Trustees is the governing body of the school in charge of both the business and academic affairs. According to the Augustana website, the board is “ultimately responsible for fiscal management and academic programming and ensures the well-being of the

ASA president responds to vandalism

There is a story we tell ourselves about what a college community is. The way we talk about university, especially about our university, is somewhat removed from society. We describe it in terms that imply it sits in judgement, taking stock of where society falls short, and then modeling students

Meatless Mondays a small sacrifice for the environment

Who would have thought a can of Spam could spark so much controversy? Last Monday, the Ordal Dining Hall launched “Meatless Mondays.” I read the sign and nearly packed my bags and transferred to a school that only lets in true, American meat lovers. How dare they take away my