Stricter criteria needed for unpaid internships
A fine line exists between unpaid internships and exploitation of workers. This line is facing scrutiny as a result of recent court cases involving interns suing companies for violating labor […]
Finals turn college students into babies
During finals week, college students revert to a childlike state. Stress hits and the similarities with teething toddlers begin to emerge. Both groups wear pajamas all day. They seek counsel […]
Viking Days neglects students
Last weekend, Viking Days gave new meaning to the rouser lyrics, “Fight on for our alma mater, Augustana blue and gold.” This year, students fought on through homecoming week, balancing […]
Life lessons from my summer in the city
Summer is half over, and it feels like it’s barely begun. Since leaving for college, I’ve found that summers are where I learn the most, usually from the School of […]
Newspapers may fade away, but news cannot
A few weeks ago, I toured the production plant for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Upon arriving, the tour guide handed me a pamphlet with the definition of “headline” and “reporter” written […]
Uncertainty proves challenging for millennial generation
If you’re wondering what the weather will be like tomorrow, just click the tiny picture of the sun on your iPhone. Somewhere, meteorologists are analyzing Doppler radar systems to predict […]
Procrastination Threatens Success
For a society that thrives on instant gratification, we’ve sure gotten good at putting things off. I used to think that the biggest threat facing society was apathy, but looking […]
The most critical threat to liberty
Recently an internship application asked me what I feel is the most critical threat to liberty currently facing our society. Here is my response: Liberty functions best when citizens […]
