Category: News
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Voters to decide on marijuana
South Dakotans first voted to legalize recreational marijuana in 2020 under Amendment A. On Nov. 8, voters will head to the polls again to decide on the issue — this time under Initiated Measure 27. IM 27 would legalize the possession, use and distribution of marijuana for people 21 and older. South Dakotans could possess […]
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Medicaid coverage on the ballot
South Dakota is one of 12 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid, an income-based, government-funded healthcare program, under the Affordable Care Act. However, come the November elections, the state could join the majority. The implementation of Constitutional Amendment D would expand Medicaid eligibility from 100% of the poverty line to 138%, giving access to […]
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District 12 candidates compete for house and senate
There are three seats up for election in South Dakota District 12, two for the House of Representatives and one for the Senate. Those registered in the district can vote on Nov. 8. Democratic Party candidates Democratic candidates include Jessica Meyers for the District 12 Senate position and Kristen Hayward and Erin Royer for the […]
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South Dakota to elect new governor, lt. governor on November 8
This November, South Dakota Republican Governor Kristi Noem is running against Democratic candidate Jamie Smith and Libertarian candidate Tracey Quint. The Mirror interviewed Smith about his campaign focus in October. The Mirror staff attempted to contact Noem multiple times for an interview, but she was unavailable for comment. Noem’s answers were taken from her website, […]
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Debate continues about Chick-fil-A as new campus vendor
Augustana University will partner with Sodexo to add a Chick-fil-A station to the lower level of the Morrison Commons in an effort to modernize campus dining options. Announced via email on Oct. 4, the restaurant will be open in fall 2023. According to Augustana’s CFO and executive vice president Shannan Nelson, the restaurant will include […]
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Eduroam wifi connection troubles persist through fall semester
Campus wifi switched to the eduroam network in June of 2021, prompting connection struggles for students that have continued into this year. “Whenever I’m in class, it keeps trying to connect, and connect, and connect, and then sometimes I even have to hook it up to my hotspot and then switch it back to eduroam,” […]
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O.E. Rolvaag cabin moves to permanent location in humanities grove
The Rolvaag writing cabin was permanently moved to the Fryxell grove on Aug. 9. Containing a historic past, the Rolvaag cabin has been a part of Augustana’s history for more than 100 years. The writing cabin was originally located in Heritage Park between Grange Ave. and Prairie Ave. With the park demolished for the new […]
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Angelus cut from Vespers
Choir removed from Christmas concert for ‘artistic’ reasons The restructuring of the choral programs within the School of Music has led Angelus to not be involved in the Christmas Vespers concert this year, and the announcement has left many students upset. “Artistic decisions” were the main reasons for the changes to Vespers this year, according […]
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Students struggle with new bookstore
Since the university switched its online platform for buying and renting textbooks from Barnes and Noble to Akademos, many students have had difficulty receiving their class material on time. Akademos’ learning experience team reported contacting 289 Augustana students with issues involving their orders or needing help accessing online materials this fall. “I ordered my books […]
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Commons to see renovations
By this January, the lower level of the Morrison Commons could begin renovations to expand dining options, enlarge the seating areas and rework the exterior facade. The renovations, which are still pending Board of Trustee approval and are subject to change, aim to maximize space utilization, add dining options and modernize the building. According to […]