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More than digging bones: anthropology professor shares her adventures

More than digging bones: anthropology professor shares her adventures

“I’ve gotten stung by jellyfish a few times,” K.C. Carlson, an Augustana anthropology and archaeology professor said. “It’s not great, but it’s not horrible.” When Carlson is not teaching anthropology at Augustana or getting stung by jellyfish, she is on another adventure. However, her work seems

Reservation Dogs: A comedic look into Indigenous realities

Reservation Dogs: A comedic look into Indigenous realities

New Zealand-based director Taika Waititi is continuing his decade-long creative growth with his new television show, Reservation Dogs. Created, written and produced by Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit) and Sterlin Harjo (Barking Water, Mekko), the show is a teenage comedy that entices the viewer with laughs but hits serious topics

Angles: Should the US government regulate data privacy on the internet?

Earlier this month, Frances Haugen, a former Facebook data scientist, gave testimony to what she witnessed while working for the company. She provided evidence that the Facebook algorithm spread misinformation and was “exploited by foreign adversaries,” according to NPR. Her testimony once again brings up the question of data privacy

The good, the bad and the scary: A freshman experience

The good, the bad and the scary: A freshman experience

Everyone tells you that college is going to be the best years of your life, but why doesn’t anyone warn people about freshman year? To start it off, you move in with a complete stranger that you cyber stalked the entire summer. After memorizing their Instagram layout like your

From the editor: The importance of forum in a digital world

From the editor: The importance of forum in a digital world

Since taking on my position at the Mirror, I’ve been contemplating the purpose of the Forum section and its place within this publication. What is certain is that this section is a place for free and open discussion about issues concerning the student body, whether on a campus level

Biology department integrates virtual cadaver table into classroom

Biology department integrates virtual cadaver table into classroom

Human cadavers can make learning human anatomy an odorous and expensive endeavor. Due to a new virtual version, however, Augustana students are able to learn from cadavers without the stench of formaldehyde and high cost of maintenance. In July 2021, the Augustana Biology Department received one of these virtual cadavers,

Math colloquium introduces students to complex mathematical concepts

Math colloquium introduces students to complex mathematical concepts

The Augustana Math Colloquium returned Sept. 21 and has since hosted four speakers. The event is held every Tuesday by the Mathematics Department and features presentations on a wide variety of math subjects. “These are topics that you are unlikely to see at a regular class here at Augustana,” said