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Jack Erickson

Jack is a senior at Augustana University and studies biology and journalism. He currently serves as an assistant copy editor of the Mirror.

Recreational marijuana appears on South Dakota ballots again

Recreational marijuana appears on South Dakota ballots again

South Dakotans will be asked for the third time to vote for or against legalizing recreational marijuana use on Nov. 5. Initiated Measure 29, if adopted, would allow South Dakotans 21 and older to “possess, grow, ingest, and distribute marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia,” according to the Attorney General’s statement.

Undergraduate Curriculum Council to vote on new education model

Undergraduate Curriculum Council to vote on new education model

In November, the Undergraduate Curriculum Council will vote on “Via Viking,” a new curriculum proposed to replace the SOPHIA core.

Club fútbol transforms Augustana soccer experience for students

Club fútbol transforms Augustana soccer experience for students

Athletes across the globe play fútbol, known in the U.S. as soccer. For many, having a competitive club fútbol team on Augustana’s campus creates a space for diversity and community to thrive. Senior Tristan Morris, president of club fútbol, has been playing for 12 years. As an Augustana

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Grille 26 delights

Out to eat in Sioux Falls: Grille 26 delights

Less than a five-minute drive from campus, Grille 26 sits on the corner of 26th Street and Western Avenue. We made a reservation online and arrived promptly. The hostess was kind enough and sat us down right at our reserved time, even though people were waiting in the entrance for

Angles: Is it worth voting third party?

Over the past few years, a number of — particularly young — voters have expressed renewed interest in voting third party in upcoming elections. Since the establishment of the two-party system, the United States has not elected a third-party president. Historically speaking, popular third-party candidates tend to draw votes away from Republican

Augustana needs more LGBTQ+ visibility

Augustana needs more LGBTQ+ visibility

In a conservative-leaning state like South Dakota, liberal arts universities have a unique opportunity to give minority communities a place to feel safe and teach the community what it means to be inclusive, equitable and diverse. But lately, I’ve noticed a severe lack of consideration for sexuality and gender

Potential ballot measure could affect recreational marijuana use

Potential ballot measure could affect recreational marijuana use

South Dakota has approved the circulation of a ballot question regarding the legalization of recreational marijuana, with the measure having potential to be back on the ballot for the upcoming 2024 elections on Nov. 5. Continued discussions on the possibility of legalizing recreational marijuana in the state has spread to