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Xavier Carbonneau

Xavier is a senior at Augustana University, where he studies psychology and journalism. He currently serves as editor in chief of the Augustana Mirror.

Harvard professor encourages, teaches confident pluralism

Harvard professor encourages, teaches confident pluralism

When Danielle Allen, Harvard professor and director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation, worked at the Washington Post during the 2016 election cycle, she often received hate mail, but worse, she also received pictures of nooses, easily interpreted as death threats. Allen feared how she was losing trust in

Presidential candidates on the issues

Presidential candidates on the issues

This Nov. 5, four candidates for president will be on South Dakota ballots. The Augustana Mirror would like to highlight their policy positions and plans for the United States. Republican - Donald J. Trump Former President Donald Trump is running as the Republican nominee in the 2024 U.S. presidential

Joel Johnson transitions from interim to provost position

Joel Johnson transitions from interim to provost position

After 16 months as interim provost, Joel Johnson will continue his work in a more permanent position as Augustana’s new provost. “To be put in a position where I am overseeing the whole academic enterprise and student affairs is sometimes mind boggling to me,” Johnson said. “I commit to

Augustana’s swimming and diving teams plunge into new season

Augustana’s swimming and diving teams plunge into new season

Augustana’s swimming and diving teams will kick off their seasons at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Oct. 28. Although the swim teams’ seasons don’t heat up until January, training is already well underway. Head coach Andrew Makepeace is excited for his second year of coaching at Augustana,

Election initiative spurs voter registration, sparks conversations throughout campus

Election initiative spurs voter registration, sparks conversations throughout campus

This fall, Augustana launched Election 2024: Curiosity, Courage and Civility, a new initiative that encourages Augustana students and faculty “to cultivate curiosity, exhibit courage and practice civility during a polarizing season in America,” according to Augustana’s website. As part of the program, Augustana community members are encouraged to sign

Full circle: former computer science chair returns to lead department

Full circle: former computer science chair returns to lead department

Junior Ravi Plath takes a seat in Madsen Center classroom 002 as Marcia Entwistle steps down to the front of the classroom and begins to take attendance, asking each student, “If you could design any sort of security system for any company, what would it be?” Plath answers “Olive Garden,

Augustana smashes enrollment records despite FAFSA delays

Augustana smashes enrollment records despite FAFSA delays

This year, Augustana welcomes 2,390 students, with 533 incoming full-time freshmen, the second largest incoming class and largest student body in Augustana history. This is up from last year’s freshman class of 454 and marks the fourth consecutive year in which the University's overall enrollment has