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Erin Bickett

Erin Bickett is an assistant editor for the Mirror. She is a senior English major at Augustana University.

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Blarney Stone Pub

Out to Eat in Sioux Falls: Blarney Stone Pub

In April, downtown Sioux Falls begins to wake from its winter slumber, stirring with people as the days grow warmer. There is arguably no livelier street than Phillips Avenue at the heart of the city. Here you’ll find the Blarney Stone Pub. One swift push of the dark oak

Club figure skating wraps up its first competitive season

Club figure skating wraps up its first competitive season

Club figure skating coach Riley Block had one goal for the competitive season: Make it to collegiate events and skate, or as she puts it, “get there and do it.” So, when the skaters surpassed expectations and placed in the top ten of their first competition at Trine University, Block

Student chemists present research

Student chemists present research

Six students and four faculty members had the opportunity to showcase their research at the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) meeting in San Diego held from March 23-27, an event hosted by the world’s largest scientific society. Senior Lily Ingalls worked closely with Assistant Professor of Chemistry Zachary Schulte,

Data journalism added to list of interdisciplinary programs

Data journalism added to list of interdisciplinary programs

In the age of digital media, approximately 86% of Americans get news online. The need for journalists who can make sense of data and clearly and accurately report their findings is greater than ever. Recognizing this need, Augustana now offers data journalism as an area of study alongside traditional journalism.

Bikers beware: Bicycle theft on the rise

Bikers beware: Bicycle theft on the rise

It was a brisk October morning on campus. Senior Kaylee Frye had finished class and was ready for a bike ride. Approaching the bicycle rack outside of the Froiland Science Center, she was surprised to find her helmet nearly 20 yards in the opposite direction. More importantly, there was no

The Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges lists Augustana University

The Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges lists Augustana University

It’s a warm and sunny August morning on campus. Senior Andrew Berntson gears up in his protective full-body suit to check the two hives on campus. At this time, the bees are out foraging for resources–pollen, nectar and water. They call the two wooden boxes behind the Moses

Outdoorsman starts journey as new intramural director

Outdoorsman starts journey as new intramural director

It was 5:30 a.m. A brisk winter chill whistled through the trees, and the sun had barely risen over the ice-capped mountains. Most people would be sleeping warm in their beds, but not Hunter Rud. Just like his dad 29 years earlier, Rud would conquer the Appalachian Trail.