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Title: Augsburg Echo February 13, 2024, Page .pdf-5
Search Result: Auggie Track and Field Highlights at the Gopher Classic Continuing off of a solid effort at the St. Olaf Coed Invitational, the Augsburg Track and College Field team challenged competitors in the University of Minnesota Gopher Classic during the weekend of Feb. 3. The Auggies squared off with...
Show moreAuggie Track and Field Highlights at the Gopher Classic Continuing off of a solid effort at the St. Olaf Coed Invitational, the Augsburg Track and College Field team challenged competitors in the University of Minnesota Gopher Classic during the weekend of Feb. 3. The Auggies squared off with extremely tough competition opponent Concordia-St. Paul and division one including division two opponent University of Minnesota. D’artagnan JONNSON contributor individual finish for the mens team. In the 200-meter dash, sophomore Success Famuyide placed 48 out of 65 runners with a time of 25.36 seconds. His time was 0.24 seconds off of his personal best which was established at Carleton Meet of the A trio of first year runners competed in the mens Hearts last season. 400-meter event. In his 400-meter debut, Eman Clement led the trio Kameron Smith Competes in the 60m Sprint at the Gopher Classic at the University of Minnesota Field House, taken by Steve Aggergaard on Feb. 3 For the men’s team, first year Kameron Smith made a splash in his third ever collegiate meet. He competed in the 60-meter dash, finishing with a time of 7.46 seconds which placed him at 29 out of 62 sprinters. He nearly matched his personal best time, just missing it by .03 seconds. Smith also competed in the mens long jump and set a new personal best with a jump measured at 6.22 meters or 20.41 feet. His big leap earned a sixth place finish of the 19 Smith’s sixth place finish was the highest out jumpers. placing 16 out of the 38 runner field with a time of 54.76 seconds. Hassan Abdi and Khadar Mohamed finished 25 and 32 with respective times of 57.51 and 59.20 seconds. Each member of the trio set a personal best time. To cap off the resounding amount of personal best times for the mens team, Shareef best event with a time of Oty set his personal in the 800-meter 2:03.35 which was good enough to place 15 out of the 34 runner field. Getinat Asfaw also competed in the 800-meter run for the first time this season and placed seventh behind a strong time of 1:57.53. First year Takia Campbell was the first runner of the day for the women’s team in the 60-meter dash. Campbell finished with a personal best time of 8.67 seconds placing 33 out of 51 sprinters. Auggie superstar the women’s team in both the 200-meter and 400-meter dash. She finished with a time of 26.97 seconds in the Allison Hookom’ represented 200-meter earning third out of 48 runners. Hookom separated herself from the rest of the competition in the 400-meter dash and finished with a time of 58.80 seconds to take first. With her first place finish in the 400 meter event, Hookom has established herself at a rank of 46 three womens 400 meter runners. in the nation for division Catch the Auggies back in action on Feb. 16 at the University of Minnesota Snowshoe Open at the University of Minnesota Field House. The first event kicks off at 2 p.m. FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 5
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 20, 2024, Page .pdf-11
Search Result: Poem Collection Dakota Blackwell contributor Queen of the Underworld's Love In the depths of the underworld, Where the darkness reigns supreme, lam Persephone, the queen of the dead, And my love for Hades is no mere dream. For when | first arrived in this realm, | was frightened and alone, But...
Show morePoem Collection Dakota Blackwell contributor Queen of the Underworld's Love In the depths of the underworld, Where the darkness reigns supreme, lam Persephone, the queen of the dead, And my love for Hades is no mere dream. For when | first arrived in this realm, | was frightened and alone, But Hades was there to comfort me, And his love became my home. At first, | longed to return to the surface, To bask in the sun and feel the breeze, But as | spent more time with Hades, My heart began to ease. For he showed me a world of beauty, That | had never seen before, And | found myself drawn to him, My love is growing more. He showed me fields of diamonds, And rivers of silver and gold, And | knew that | had found love, That could never grow old. For Hades loved me in a way, That no mortal man could ever do, And in the darkness of the underworld, | found a love that was true. And sol stayed with Hades, As his queen and his love, And though some may see me as trapped, | see the beauty in what we have. For in the depths of the underworld, Where the darkness reigns supreme, | found a love that was pure, And my heart became its own dream. So here | will stay with Hades, In the land of the dead and dark, For our love is true and endless, And our flame will always spark. For in the underworld's shadows, Where the beauty is often unseen, | found a love that is pure, And | am forever Hades’ queen Demeter's Fury: The Love of a Mother In the land of fertile fields, Where the seasons come and go, | am Demeter, goddess of the harvest, And my love for my daughter, Persephone, does grow. She was the light of my life, My precious little girl, But one fateful day, She was taken from my world. Down to the depths of the underworld, She was taken by Hades, king of the dead, And | searched the earth for her, With a heavy heart and aching dread. For months | searched in vain, As the world lay bare and cold, But when | found out the truth, My heart shattered and my anger boiled. For my daughter had been taken, And | had been kept in the dark, And Hades had claimed her as his queen, In a marriage so cruel and stark. | stormed down to the underworld, To demand the return of my child, But Hades refused to let her go, And my rage grew wild. we lic SPAIN FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 11 €
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 20, 2024, Page .pdf-3
Search Result: Attacks in Rafah Show No End to the Israel-Palestine War On Feb. 11, the National Football League (NFL) hosted the 58th annual Super Bowl football game in Las Vegas. According to Sporting News, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs drew a total of 123.4 million viewers to the game,...
Show moreAttacks in Rafah Show No End to the Israel-Palestine War On Feb. 11, the National Football League (NFL) hosted the 58th annual Super Bowl football game in Las Vegas. According to Sporting News, the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs drew a total of 123.4 million viewers to the game, making it the highest viewed Super Bowl in history. According to CNN, on Super Bowl Sunday while many in the U.S. prepared and started to tune into the game, Pres. Joe Biden and Pres. Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel called to discuss Israel’s continuous deadly attacks in Gaza, particularly in Netanyahu’s plan to attack the city of Rafah. According to AP News, the southern Gazan city of Rafah has nearly quintupled its population as it was the last place spared from Israel’s attacks, and promised by Israel to be safe passage for civilians from the Israeli Defense Forces’ (IDF) quest to eradicate Hamas. The city of Rafah has been housing over 1.5 million Palestinian refugees, some in apartments but most in tents lining the streets. According to the Guardian, on Feb. 9, Netanyahu instructed the IDF to draw up plans for an evacuation of Rafah into neighboring Egypt, as they believed that attacking the city could be the last effort to defeat Hamas and save Israeli hostages. This led to widespread panic within Rafah and push back from Egypt, as Israel’s plan to evacuate’ Palestinians would break the peace agreement between the two countries. On Feb. 10, Israel then led three airstrike attacks in Rafah that killed around 44 people. This initial attack in Rafah raised grave concern, first for the UN Ambassador to the U.S. Linda Thomas-Greenfield and then with President Biden, due to the dire humanitarian aid needed for Olivia Allery news editor Photo of men walking through the ruined streets of Rafah after the Feb. 9 attacks from Israel taken on Feb. 10, sourced from Wikimedia Commons. refugees and Rafah being the last city left for the people of Palestine to go. According to NPR, this is the first time the US has opposed an Israeli attack since the start of the genocidal war in Oct. 2023. In the Feb. 11 call between Biden and Netanyahu, Biden stated in a quote from NPR, “a military operation in Rafah should not proceed without a credible and executable plan for ensuring the safety of and support for the more than one million people sheltering there.” After this 45-minute call, Netanyahu then stated in an interview with ABC News that he believed Biden’s comments were “over the top” and believes that Israel has “responded in a way that goes after the terrorist and tries to minimize the civilian population.” According to CNN, the following day on Feb. 12, the IDF came for Rafah in the early morning, in what was claimed to be an operation to secure two hostages, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har. In this effort, the IDF continued their attack with both ground and airstrikes that left over 100 Palestinian civilians dead. According to AP News, on Feb. 15, Nasser Hospital in the city of Khan-Younis, one of the biggest complexes for treating wounded Palestinians, was attacked by the IDF after “credible intelligence” told them Israeli hostages were inside, which forced doctors and wounded patients to evacuate and left one dead and several wounded. There does not seem to be an end in sight to the war, as the IDF still continues to try and find more hostages, leaving a violent pattern in their wake. \ /\N S FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 3 IN
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Title: Augsburg Echo January 30, 2024, Page .pdf-11
Search Result: Save Your Bottles for Refill Stores Making the switch to a more sustainable lifestyle can be daunting. There’s a lot of misinformation circulating about what is and isn’t sustainable. Take greenwashing for an example. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s website, “Greenwashing is...
Show moreSave Your Bottles for Refill Stores Making the switch to a more sustainable lifestyle can be daunting. There’s a lot of misinformation circulating about what is and isn’t sustainable. Take greenwashing for an example. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s website, “Greenwashing is the act of making false or misleading statements about the environmental benefits of a product or practice.” Think of terms like “natural” or “eco- friendly,” these labels seem promising but don’t actually mean anything real. Fortunately, we have safe havens like refill stores to help promote sustainable living and to educate us about leading a more genuinely environmentally friendly lifestyle. But what are refill stores anyway? | would best describe them as minimal-packaging stores where customers can bring empty bottles to get refills of things like dry and household goods as well as cosmetics. These goods can include pantry staples such as pasta, cleaning supplies like dish soap and personal care items like body wash. Additionally, they can carry tools like bamboo dish brushes, reusable straws and even stainless steel tea infusers. There are several refill stores in the Twin Cities area, two of which are Tare Market, a national chain of refill stores. One of them is located in Nokomis on 2717 E. 38th Street, and the other is in Northeast on 945 Broadway Street NE. | had the chance to visit the Nokomis location recently, Christine Horner copy editor where | browsed the store and spoke with one of the employees, Andy. | asked them what advice they would give someone who is trying to live more sustainably but doesn’t know where to start. They mentioned that starting small is okay — you don’t have to shift everything all at once. They suggested swapping out some of the packaged goods they would otherwise buy at retailers and grocery stores for some of the products that Tare Market and other refill stores carry. They also recommended buying in bulk, which is an option that Tare offers for an array of its products including, kitchen, cleaning and personal care. On top of all this, they also offer community recycling for products’ from specific brands such as Gillette and Colgate. | also visited another refill store called R Marketplace at 1922 1st Ave in downtown Anoka. This small but mighty shop offers similar products to Tare, and they also carry a wide variety of children’s toys. During my recent visit, | spoke with Michelle, who suggested that newcomers to the sustainability movement use up what they have before buying more stuff and to be forgiving of yourself when mistakes are made because it’s very difficult to do zero waste perfectly with the way our society is set up. | asked about any ingredients to avoid, and they listed synthetic fragrance, anything with “poly” in the name because it usually means that it’s derived from plastic or petroleum, and to be cognizant of buzzwords and greenwashing. | also asked about which packaging-free products they would recommend swapping to, and they said that the easiest would be a shampoo bar. Whether you’re just hearing about sustainable practices through this article or you've been active in this movement for years, refill stores like Tare and R Marketplace are excellent resources to start and maintain a sustainable lifestyle. Their knowledgeable staff and innovative products will be sure to inspire you to live green. Don't forget to bring your reusable bags! f et UNIS Zee Cc: &e JANUARY 2024 ECHO 11 c I I
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 20, 2024, Page .pdf-6
Search Result: “The Gaza Monologues”: Using Drama to Navigate Trauma In a world where the martyrs of Palestine arereduced to statistics, “The Gaza Monologues” illuminate and preserve the experiences of teens living in Gaza during the 2008 Gaza War. These monologues were a means for teens in the Ashtar Theater...
Show more“The Gaza Monologues”: Using Drama to Navigate Trauma In a world where the martyrs of Palestine arereduced to statistics, “The Gaza Monologues” illuminate and preserve the experiences of teens living in Gaza during the 2008 Gaza War. These monologues were a means for teens in the Ashtar Theater in Gaza to navigate through their trauma. “The Gaza Monologues” have been translated into 17 different languages and performed all around the world. Anna Hudak contributor he’s not dead and for sure there will come a day when we meet... Then I’ll miss him so much.” Almost half of blame him, because | Gaza’s population are children and they are not exempted from the terrors of war. These experiences stay with them for the rest of their lives. “People say the sea of Gaza washes all pains but my pain is bigger than the sea,” Sami said. “People say the sea of Gaza washes all pains but my pain is bigger than the sea.” - Sami El Jerjawi These stories depict a wide range the life of experiences’ including unimaginable atrocities of under siege, hopes and dreams and reflections on how Gaza has changed. “The Gaza Monologues” are replete with impactful stories and reflections, many that stuck with me. Violence has many forms and leads to frequent contemplations and encounters with death. Yasmeen Abu Amer reflects on dressing “in a very clean and tidy way,” hoping to die in one piece rather than thousands at the hands of a rocket. “Our dream has become to die a good death, not live a good life,” she said. There are also reflections on losing friends and family. Sami El Jerjawi explained what it was like to lose his friend Zaki whose house was struck by a rocket moments after Sami visited him. This shock of loss led to denial for Sami, with him stating, “I’m sure 6 ECHO FEBRUARY 2024 Several of the monologues describe the frustration with the responses especially from the international community. to violence in Gaza, Muhammad Qasem, 15 years old at the time, wrote, “Kids are dying in front of their mothers’ eyes, hearts are crying for them and screaming in the loudest voice, but no one hears. No-one’s heart softens and no-one seems to care.” Reema El Sadi agrees with this sense of invisibility, stating “The crisis is that the whole world is watching us, as though there’s nothing going on.” These concerns remain salient international and responses remain ineffective in reducing the violence against Palestinians today. the international performances of “The in Gaza This makes Gaza Monologues” all the more important. “The Gaza Monologues” are an invaluable collection and a mere sufficient in depth. | read or not their encourage everyone to “The (which are free online) summary is encompassing watch Gaza Monologues in their entirety. In the second phase of this project, Letters to Gaza, you participate by a letter or a product from any creative medium from Feb. 20 to March 24 through the Ashtar Theater, organizing an event for a can submitting public reading of the “Monologues” or flying a kite with your letter on Feb. 20 in honor of Refaat Alareer. The expansion of this project is a testament to the power of art and expression. Iman Aoun, the artistic of the Ashtar Theater, assures audiences on the website director for “The Gaza Monologues” that “The continue to be the voice of the Gaza Mono-Logues’ will unheard until justice prevails.”
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 13, 2024, Page .pdf-3
Search Result: Camp Nenookaasi Facing Third Eviction Within Two Months Supervised by police and assisted by volunteers, the residents of Camp Nenookaasi were evicted for the third time this year on Feb. 1 after being evicted on Jan. 4 and 30. In an official statement from the City of Minneapolis reported by the...
Show moreCamp Nenookaasi Facing Third Eviction Within Two Months Supervised by police and assisted by volunteers, the residents of Camp Nenookaasi were evicted for the third time this year on Feb. 1 after being evicted on Jan. 4 and 30. In an official statement from the City of Minneapolis reported by the Sahan Journal, the evacuation was "due to imminent public safety concerns, including fire hazards and growing tensions between individuals within the camp and nearby residents.” The statement elaborated further stating the concerns of “death threats among residents, property damage, vandalism, fentanyl use, and astomach flu virus that sickened camp occupants.” According to the estimation of Nenookasi’s organizer Nicole Mason approximately 60 residents have relocated to S. 11th Ave and W. 28th St., making this encampment the fourth iteration of Nenookaasi. The camp was formed following the Aug. 2023 eviction of the Wall of Forgotten Natives encampment at 13th Ave S. and E. 23rd St. After being evicted, the 130 residents of the encampment relocated to E. 23rd St. and 13th Ave S. where, according to MinnPost, they became the largest homeless encampment in Minneapolis. Housing mostly Native American residents, Nenookaasi is intended to be atemporary solution and a center to distribute resources to residents, many of whom have drug or alcohol dependencies that inhibit them from seeking housing in a shelter. According to the Star Tribune, Camp Nenookaasi “helped dozens secure treatment and subsidized housing.” Mason attributed their success in residents obtaining housing to the encampment being “one central place where their housing workers and their health care workers can find them,” according to MinnPost. Anna Hudak contributor Critics of the encampment clearing have expressed deep concerns about the vicious cycle of eviction which inevitably results in the creation of another encampment, creating instability for residents. In addition to the ineffectiveness of evictions as a means to resolve the encampment crisis, Camp Nenookaasi has criticized city spending which “should be using money to house people instead of evicting them,” according to Sahan Journal. Minneapolis council members Jason Chavez, Aisha Chunghtai and Aurin Chowdhury are drafting separate proposals to improve the procedure for responses to unapproved encampments and the closure process following the evictions. In a quote from Axios, Chunghtai explained, “the goal is to make a deeply tragic condition as safe and regulated as possible” and the encampment crisis will persist “in the absence of codified regulation.” One of the ordinances draws inspiration from Denver’s new zoning code that permits the establishment of “safe outdoor spaces,” locations where unhoused people can remain temporarily. Nenookaasi has issued a news release that implores the city to allow them temporary indoor housing for residents while they try to find a more permanent solution, among other requests. According to the Sahan Journal, the city has issued a statement emphasizing its commitment “to prioritize the health and safety of those living in encampments and surrounding neighborhoods,” but has not yet responded to the requests of Nenookaasi. FEBRUARY 2024 AIN /\N S ECHO 3
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 27, 2024, Page .pdf-11
Search Result: The Strommen Center, Taking You From College to Career The transition from college to career can be an intimidating process. There are so many components that go into finding a job like creating your cover letter, writing a resume and making a good impression at your interview. For those at any...
Show moreThe Strommen Center, Taking You From College to Career The transition from college to career can be an intimidating process. There are so many components that go into finding a job like creating your cover letter, writing a resume and making a good impression at your interview. For those at any stage of this process, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and Experience is a resource that can help. “If students are ready to apply for a job or internship, we can review resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews. If students are somewhere in the middle, we also have resources on Anna Hudak features editor as a Junior BOSS Operator for the Saint Paul Saints by Major League Baseball (MLB) and credits his experiences with the Strommen Center as a major part of his success. “I would not have been able to make this happen without the help of the Strommen Center’s resources and my _ professors’ knowledge of the field | have been looking to go into.” different Strommen Center helps students with career development. According to Knutzen, the Strommen Center There ways the are many As the career space develops, Knutzen explained that’ the Strommen Center resources develop with it by maintaining up-to-date information on trends “like using Al to help tailor your application packages and the top skills employers are looking for in recent graduates.” The Strommen Center has been going through changes too, as the new director began working there just two months ago. Despite these changes, the dedication of the Strommen Center to discovering the best ways to help students in their career journeys remains the “l would not have been able to make this happen without the help of the Strommen Center’s resources and my professors’ knowledge of the field | have been looking to go into.” job market trends, connections to employers for informational interviews, and more to help in the decision making process,” said Career Services Director Morgan Knutzen in an interview with the Echo. Students have testified to the assistance of the Strommen Center as significant in their career journey. Mohamed Mohamed, a senior at Augsburg who was” recently hired at UnitedHealth as a_ Financial Analyst, said on the Strommen Center blog, “without working with the Strommen Center in finding an internship, creating a LinkedIn [profile], polishing my resume, and attending job fairs, my placement wouldn’t have been solidified.” Last year, Augsburg student Jacob Meiners was hired - Jacob Meiners builds relationships with students through “1:1 appointments on a variety of topics like: resume writing, practice interviews, exploring what majors” align with future career aspirations, exploring what jobs exist out in the market today that align with their values and passions.” For those who prefer a more communal setting, the Strommen Center collaborates with other student organizations to coordinate events to help strengthen your resume, build a LinkedIn profile, learn more about career development through an escape room experience and-~ more! Recognizing that networking is crucial to job success, the Strommen Center also coordinates employer tablings and career/internship fairs. same. Knutzen wants students to know “In the coming months, staff from the Strommen Center will be reaching out to students to help us design the future of the Strommen Center. We want to hear your voice so keep an eye out for invitations into this process.” we lic SPAIN FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 11 €
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 27, 2024, Page .pdf-12
Search Result: BACK PAGE Black History Month Crossword Answers from last week: . One Direction . Womanizer . Madonna . Mariah Carey . Party . Midnights Olivia Rodrigo . Spice Across 3. Who was the first African American woman to go to space? 7. The 1969 autobiographical novel “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings”...
Show moreBACK PAGE Black History Month Crossword Answers from last week: . One Direction . Womanizer . Madonna . Mariah Carey . Party . Midnights Olivia Rodrigo . Spice Across 3. Who was the first African American woman to go to space? 7. The 1969 autobiographical novel “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings” was written by which American author, poet, and civil rights activist? 8. Which famous pop star debuted her solo career in 2003 with her album “Dangerously in Love?” Down 1. What is the name of Michelle Obama’s debut memoir? 2. Fillinthe blank: Ella___ sis widely regarded as the “queen of jazz” for her perfect pitch, scatting abilities, and vocal range. 4. Simone Biles is the most decorated sportsperson in this Olympic sport, with 30 medals. 5. Which state was the first to elect a black governor, doing so in 1989? 6. Which civil rights activist was known for his phrase, “By any means necessary,” and was famously assassinated in 1965? Opinions expressed in The Echo are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of staff, adminstration, faculty or the remainder of student body. Submissions can be sent to echo@augsburg.edu, which should be between 450-550 words and accompanied by writer's name and information. All submissions are property of The Echo and subject to revision. GET PAID FOR WRITING! Contributor: $15 Staff Writer: $25 WHY JOIN THE ECHO? The reviews (from our end of the year feedback form sent to our staff members) are in: "It's a friendly, nonjudgemental environment where you can be creative, express your opinions, make friends, and grow as a writer." "The Echo community is all super affirming of each other and really dedicated." "Everyone is really supportive" "Everyone is really nice, and its a super enjoyable job to have." Check out our Instagram @Augsburg_Echo for more info 12 ECHO FEBRUARY 2024 BACK PAGE
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 27, 2024, Page .pdf-9
Search Result: Bots Are Killing Social Media “Can | use your post to create a mural?”; “Can you give me your phone number sol can log back into my account?”; “Can | commission you to draw a picture of my dog? il give you $100 right away!”; “Great post! Follow me and DM for collaboration!” Please, | beg of you,...
Show moreBots Are Killing Social Media “Can | use your post to create a mural?”; “Can you give me your phone number sol can log back into my account?”; “Can | commission you to draw a picture of my dog? il give you $100 right away!”; “Great post! Follow me and DM for collaboration!” Please, | beg of you, STOP. The amount of bots flooding ALL social media sites is exhausting, and | know for a fact that everyone has encountered multiple — probably even a few just today! Bots are killing social media sites, and the “dead internet theory” seems to be coming closer to reality every day. Percy Bartelt opinions editor The more innocent bots, just used for metrics farming, are more common, but sometimes more difficult to differentiate compared to the others. Still, it’s easy to see when they have the most basic information in their bio, or have sentences that make no sense in their posts. Once again it’s amusing but highly annoying to encounter on a daily basis. And if they’re everywhere, constantly growing and multiplying, what does that mean for the future of social media sites? If they’re filled with nonsense, “nothing” One of the main features of this “dead internet theory” is that these bots are created “to help manipulate algorithms and boost searchresultsinorderto ultimately manipulate consumers,” stated by Wikipedia and The Atlantic. It is interesting to compare the way bots are very commonly used for number/metrics farming to appear to have better statistics and popularity online, to the way that these sources are describing. It’s feeling all too familiar. Again, this “dead internet theory” is outlandish, dystopian even, but | "If they're filled with nonsense, “nothing” accounts being controlled either by scammers or completely controlled by Al, even going as far as to speak nothingness to EACH OTHER, how are we as users supposed to use a site dedicated to sharing and socializing with real people?" Bots are nearly impossible to avoid. The closest way to avoid them would be to private your account if the app of your choice has that ability, but even still, bots are requesting to follow left and right. While a lot of them on Instagram or Twitter are merely metrics bots — inflating numbers and statistics on an account — there are still full-on scams and phishing schemes right along with them. Don’t even get me started on the momentous amount of porn- related bots with a man’s name as the username and then a made-up woman’s name in the bio. | do admit those are really funny, but not when I’m blocking and reporting dozens every single DAY. | wish | was inflating that number. accounts being controlled either by scammers or completely controlled by Al, even going as far as to speak nothingness to EACH OTHER, how are we as users supposed to use a site dedicated to sharing and socializing with real people? Now, the “dead internet theory” is a wild conspiracyw that introduces the idea that the internet we use is completely filled with Al-generated people. It’s a wild theory that has some holes or things that make no feasible sense in this reality. | mean, | know for a fact that my parents are actually using their Facebook pages, and | know my friends are really the ones I’m talking to on Instagram. feel like we’re coming close to this being a reality. Our sites are filled with fake, nothing people that are even talking with each other and having generated conversations, flooding comments, DM’s, liking every post you’ve ever shared, following you — EVERYTHING in order to crawl its way into your account to use for only God knows what. I’m sick of it, especially when content creators of all size followings make a living off their social media. FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 9
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 27, 2024, Page .pdf-10
Search Result: The Writing Center is the Linguistic Hero On the second floor of Lindell Library across from Academic Advising, the Writing Center is a hidden gem that offers a wide array of writing- related services. According to Inside Augsburg, “The Writing Center can help writers deal with writer’s block,...
Show moreThe Writing Center is the Linguistic Hero On the second floor of Lindell Library across from Academic Advising, the Writing Center is a hidden gem that offers a wide array of writing- related services. According to Inside Augsburg, “The Writing Center can help writers deal with writer’s block, audience awareness, argumentation, organization, grammar, research skills, the conventions of academic writing, English as a Foreign Language, and issues of clarity and style.” Students are welcome to bring their work to the Writing Center for assistance at any stage of the writing process like brainstorming ideas, formatting and revision. The Writing Center is a resource that can be used by everyone. Christine Horner, Writing Center tutor, explained in an interview with the Echo that the Writing Center is “an important resource for. all students, not just students who ‘need help’ or who are strugglinginaclass; think ofus as a second set of eyes to look at your writing assignment, resume, or job application and give our feedback on its strengths and potential areas of improvement.” Additionally, the Writing Center is welcoming of students. with learning disabilities and English Language Learners. The tutors of the Writing Center are Augsburg students so they understand how stressful academic writing can be and are eagertohelp. Toreducethis stress, Writing Center staff 10 ECHO FEBRUARY 2024 We All Need Anna Hudak features editor Writing Center VAVAa na Lees Center Photo of Corvus Eckdahl sitting behind the Writing Center desk, taken by Elliot Hilden on Feb. 22 are dedicated to maintaining an environment where students feel comfortable in developing their writing skills. Horner states “the Writing Center is a judgment-free zone. We will never criticize you or put you down for your writing. We’re here to help you, not hurt you.” Corvus Eckdahl, Writing Center tutor, reaffirms this sentiment, saying “the Writing Center is a confidential place, meaning that we will never share the student’s paper or information with anyone else.” The Writing Center makes intentional efforts to be as accommodating to the busy schedules of students as possible through drop-in appointments from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Depending on the _ stage of your writing process, it is suggested to bring your draft, assignment directions and some written-down questions for a drop-in appointment. Alternatively, students can schedule appointments online Sunday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eckdahl explains, “every student gets a 30-minute session every day the Writing Center is open. You can come as many times a week as you need!” The significance of writing cannot be understated. Developing your writing skills can help you improve your communication and critical thinking skills, advance in your career and express yourself. The Writing Center offers the opportunity for all students to receive feedback, develop their writing skills, and enjoy the process of writing. According to Inside Augsburg, “The Writing Center’s goal is to produce better writers who will compose well-developed, well-structured, and coherent papers. By these means, we build positive tutor-writer relationships. We look forward to seeing you!”
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 27, 2024, Page .pdf-8
Search Result: It Was Never About the Bathrooms Transphobia. The hate that has been fuel to many fires over the course of the world’s entire history. What happened on Feb. 7 was no exception. | extend my condolences to 16-year-old Nex Benedict’s family and friends, and to those who see themselves, who fear for...
Show moreIt Was Never About the Bathrooms Transphobia. The hate that has been fuel to many fires over the course of the world’s entire history. What happened on Feb. 7 was no exception. | extend my condolences to 16-year-old Nex Benedict’s family and friends, and to those who see themselves, who fear for themselves and who can relate to their passing on Feb. 8. They are not the only ones, and sadly their story is not unique, but every single one of them is just as heartbreaking as the next. It pains me to see someone from my community leave this Earth so soon. They were only 16 years old... Percy Bartelt opinions editor for home. Immediately Benedict’s mother took them to the hospital where they were treated for severe head trauma, but was later released back home that night. It wasn’t until the next day after having a medical episode and being rushed back to the hospital that Benedict tragically passed away. It makes me beyond furious just recounting these events, my heart hurts for their passing — and again my condolences to all affected by this. Prior to these events, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law that forbids transgender youth from using the bathroom that fits prevented them from living the life they deserved. They deserved to live. All of the anti-trans legislation that has been going around — over 400 bills are going through state governments JUST in 2024 — has the same fragile cisgender perspective at the forefront. They don’t understand us so they put us down and use Christianity as their bow and legislation as its arrows. Hell, sometimes the arrows are on fire, |swearto god. But | say to you: this isn’t about the bathrooms. This is about extermination. Silencing. "But | say to you: this isn’t about the bathrooms. This is about extermination. Silencing. Demonization." Before | proceed | would like to provide a warning as | don’t want to exacerbate the remembrance of hate-fueled violence, but it is also a reality that we must all look to to inspire change. To inspire things that need to be done. Nex Benedict was a 16-year-old, Two-Spirit, non-binary student from Oklahoma. They loved nature, drawing and reading. Their favorite show was “The Walking Dead,” and they loved to play “Minecraft.” All things that teenagers should be doing to enjoy life. | can’t state this enough, and it might be obvious, but their death could have easily been prevented. On Feb. 7, both Benedict and their best friend were attacked in the bathroom by a group of older students that had been bullying the two for a while now. The two were forced to go about their day following their vicious attack up until they left 8 ECHO FEBRUARY 2024 their identity. A bill forbidding trans people from taking a piss just to make cis people comfortable which in turn makes trans people uncomfortable. | don’t care about your cis tears, I’m just there to use the bathroom. Because of this bill being signed into law, Nex Benedict was mercilessly bullied and guess what? The school did nothing. The most shocking thing to me as well was that after they were beaten in the bathroom, they were suspended from school for two weeks! Make that make sense! Nex attended a school that didn’t care about them or their identity — there was even a teacher that forcibly resigned after showing LGBTQIA+ support inthe classroom — the school did nothing after they were attacked and the entire state of Oklahoma passed bills that Demonization. “Eradication of Transgenderism,” said by Michael Knowles as written in a New Republic article. “Transgender Insanity,” said by Donald Trump according to AP News. “Mutants from another planet,” said Rep. Webster Barnaby as is reported by ABC News. So, this really isn’t about the bathrooms and it never has been.
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Search Result: Movie Review: “Players” Doesn't Tokenize Their Queer Characters and It’s Refreshing “Players” provides humor and heart in its portrayal of dating in the modern day, as it follows the story of Mackenzie Cannon, a New York nicknamed Mack, sportswriter. Mackenzie, works at a New York with her...
Show moreMovie Review: “Players” Doesn't Tokenize Their Queer Characters and It’s Refreshing “Players” provides humor and heart in its portrayal of dating in the modern day, as it follows the story of Mackenzie Cannon, a New York nicknamed Mack, sportswriter. Mackenzie, works at a New York with her friends, Adam and Bran. The three of them, along with younger brother “Little,” spend their nights scoring hookups through their use newspaper based in Bran’s Ryan, aka Elliot Hilden managing editor | really enjoyed this movie. While that | disappointed with, it was an overall there were parts was fun experience. On the negative side, | felt as though there were a few parts that felt over-rehearsed. Scenes that were clearly meant to read as emotional heart-to-hearts didn’t feel as authentic as | would have liked, especially when those scenes were pretty relevant to the plot. This felt particularly true “Movies like “Players” tend to be incredibly heteronormative, so | found it refreshing that the queer character wasn’t tokenized or stereotyped, while still being included.” of “plays,” a list of ritualistic plans they have accumulated to seduce their targets. Trouble falls when Mack decides that she wants to date one of her targets, Nick, due to him being an “adult man,” a phrase she uses to mean he is more mature than the other partners she has had. The quartet of friends, having never pursued someone for more than a one-night stand, decide to design a new "play." Along the way they adopt Ashley, the receptionist at their newspaper, into their group. Over the course of the movie, the crew have to learn what it means to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps. The main cast includes Gina Rodriguez as Mack, Damon Wayans Jr. as Adam, Tom Ellis as Nick, Augustus Prew as Bran, Joel Courtney as Little and Liza Koshy as Ashley. 6 ECHO FEBRUARY 2024 with Nick. sometimes felt forced, which made his kind of difficult to watch. | also wasn’t a big fan of Overall, his dialogue scenes the character Carl. | get that they were intending to have him be a recurring bit, but | didn’t find his sub-five-minute screen time funny. I think they could have easily used that time in other places. Now on to the positives. | loved the opening scenes. Within the first five minutes, | felt like | knew every character. Specifically, | loved the way Bran was introduced. In the opening of the movie, he is shown to be openly bisexual, and as a queer person, | appreciated the nonchalance with which his sexuality was treated. Movies like tend to be heteronormative, so | “Players” incredibly found it refreshing that the queer character wasn’t tokenized or stereotyped, still included. Furthermore, | while being was shocked by how much | liked Liza Koshy’s only her from her YouTube career, | character. Having known honestly didn’t expect her to be but | was pleasantly surprised by her that good of an actress, performance. As for my favorite that His humorous, himbo- character, would have to be Little. esque personality was delightful to watch. Overall, | had a great time watching this. While most of it was relatively comical, there was still plenty of drama and emotion. lt was fairly predictable, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. | definitely wouldn’t recommend this with but it could definitely be a good option for a movie night watching family or children, with friends!
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Search Result: Artist Spotlight: Sana Wazwaz Sana Wazwaz is a Palestinian-American writer, theater artist and organizer. She is the Chapter Lead of American Muslims for Palestine Minnesota (AMP-MN}, and led AMP’s National Israeli Date Boycott Campaign in 2022 and 2023. She is a member of New Arab American...
Show moreArtist Spotlight: Sana Wazwaz Sana Wazwaz is a Palestinian-American writer, theater artist and organizer. She is the Chapter Lead of American Muslims for Palestine Minnesota (AMP-MN}, and led AMP’s National Israeli Date Boycott Campaign in 2022 and 2023. She is a member of New Arab American Theater Works’ Playwright Incubator Program where her play, Birthright Palestine, was performed in a staged reading in April 2023. Her op-eds have been published nationally in Common Dreams, and her poetry was published in Palestinian Youth Movement’s 2021 Ghassan Kanafani Arts Anthology. Sana is a senior studying creative writing, a craft she uses to dismantle Zionism and reclaim Palestinian joy. Sand Path That’ll Lead the Refugees Home | said enough- of the hecklers and the haters and the flicked fingers and the Bibi defenders and the hey hey’s and the Ao ho’s and the occupation that never seems to go because Genocide Joe- cares about all the hostages but the ones in the Open Air Prison. | said enough- of the Nakba 74 and 75 and so on [This Israeli Independence Day: | hope Yaacov blows himself enough balloons to send him flying back to Brooklyn] So how ‘bout this? Hey, Genocide Joe: How ‘bout instead of pausing the bombing, or feeling sad about the bombing, How bout we actually... end the Bombing? End the Nakba? How ‘bout that? | want to end the Nakba; | want to plant all our picket signs into the ground and watch them grow and sprout into every last olive tree that’s ever been torched to ashes; -| want these picket signs to become something- Photo of Sana Wazwaz Read the rest of the poem on our website and scan the QR code below to see Sana's performance of it! FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 7
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Search Result: ES bn ul PO Auggie Baseball Aims for an Upswing After Losing Streak The baseball team is the oldest sports program in Augsburg history. This season, they enter year 101 as a program and are looking to turn things around because the Auggies have been on a streak of losing seasons in recent years....
Show moreES bn ul PO Auggie Baseball Aims for an Upswing After Losing Streak The baseball team is the oldest sports program in Augsburg history. This season, they enter year 101 as a program and are looking to turn things around because the Auggies have been on a streak of losing seasons in recent years. The last time the Auggies had a non-losing the 2020 2016 when the team went 19-19. The last season (not including shortened season) was in time they had a winning season was in 2013 when the team went 24-15 and made it to the MIAC semifinals and the MIAC playoffs. However, head coach Keith Bateman is no stranger to turnarounds. In 2004 he took over a program that had gone 18-53-2 the previous two seasons. Bateman's team came close to getting the same amount of wins in the 2004 season that the team had earned in the past two seasons going 16-22. Subsequently, in 2005, the Auggies ended 24- 18, spot in the MIAC playoffs where they earning their first-ever took second place. In his time at Augsburg, Bateman has coached 29 student-athletes who were named All-MIAC, nine who were named All-MIAC Defensive Team, 17 who were named All-Region. Among them were MIAC Rookie of the Year, Regional Rookie of the Year, and NCAA DIII/Rawlings Gold Glove winners. Additionally, he has had and two of his previous players get professional contracts. The Auggies are looking to fill the shoes of some key seniors that left the program for graduation. Of the 4 ECHO FEBRUARY 2024 Angie LENO staff writter Cam Fischer poses for a picture at media day in the Kennedy Center, taken by Kevin Healy on Feb. 17 key seniors gone after graduation was Michael Weiss who was the 2022-2023 NCAA _ division statistical champion for triples hit three per game. Despite the loss of seniors and streak of losing seniors, the Auggies showed winning sparks in the 2023 season. The biggest spark was on April 12 when they beat the header against Another player to watch is senior catcher Ty opening double Northland of Wisconsin. Gage. In his three previous seasons as an Auggie, he has recorded 64 starts, an on base percentage of .391 a batting average of .281, 55 hits, 35 runs batted in (RBIs), 33 runs, 12 doubles, a triple and a “[t’s no doubt that the Cam Fischer and Ty Gage duo will be the one to lead the Auggies to success this season.” to-be MIAC Adolphus with a score of 9-7. champion, Gustavus A player to watch this season is senior pitcher Cam Fischer. In his three previous seasons as an Auggie, he has recorded 26 strikeouts, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97 and a 1.000 perfect fielding percentage. In 2022, Fischer earned an MIAC pitcher of the week award for his six strikeouts and single hit allowed in 3.2 scoreless innings in the season- It’s no doubt that the Cam Fischer and Ty Gage duo will home run. be the one to lead the Auggies to success this season. You can catch the Auggies in action at their next home game on March 30 against a fierce Gustavus Adolphus team or on livestream on March 1 while the team is in River Falls, Wisconsin playing the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
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Search Result: Hundreds Show Up for the East Phillips Valentine's Day MMIW On Feb. 14, the Day of Remembrance, hundreds of Minneapolis residents clad in ribbon skirts and red — many even adorned with red hand prints painted on their faces — took to the streets of East Phillips to remember and honor the...
Show moreHundreds Show Up for the East Phillips Valentine's Day MMIW On Feb. 14, the Day of Remembrance, hundreds of Minneapolis residents clad in ribbon skirts and red — many even adorned with red hand prints painted on their faces — took to the streets of East Phillips to remember and honor the Indigenous relatives who have been lost to violence and who still remain missing. This march was not just limited to the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area. According to MPR News, similar marches on Feb. 14 were held in Bemidji, Fargo-Moorhead, Mahnomen and Duluth, all with the same message, “No More Stolen Relatives.” While Indigenous’ people only make up about 1% of Minnesota’s population, Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited individuals made up 9% of all the missing cases from 2010 to 2019, according to a 2019 Department of Public Safety (DPS) report. These statistics continue to be _ heart-wrenching truths for the families and tribal communities, and with the lack of news coverage each year, the Day of Remembrance marches become even more important. According to Star Tribune, the Minneapolis march started at the East Phillips Community Center gymnasium where speaker, Ana Negrete, listed off all the names of missing and murdered relatives to the hushed crowd. In a quote from Star Tribune, Negrete shared to the crowd, “Today we remember you. Today we call out your name. today my hands have been removed from my mouth ... it is my responsibility to speak for those who cannot. | will not stay still and do nothing." Augsburg Indigenous Student Association’s Public Relations Officer, Cayley Coyne, was in attendance at the march and was Olivia Allery news editor March Crowd at the Minneapolis Day of Remembrance March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, Taken on February 14, 2024 by Cayley Coyne able to share her experiences bringing awareness to the epidemic levels of missing and murdered relatives. “It was a strange mix,” said Coyne in a quote to the Echo, when asked about her personal feelings while in attendance. “Il remember my friend saying something about having to do it every year and then I kind of realized ‘Wow I have to do this again’ because it feels like there's no progress towards this at all.” Coyne continued by saying, “It’s also really heart-warming to see the community get together in the way that we do, and | feel like it's growing with the amount of people that show up to the march each year, so it’s kinda bittersweet.” When asked by the Echo if she remembers hearing of any missing Indigenous people in the news, Coyne responded by saying, “Growing up | didn’t really start attending the marches and actually hearing anything about the issue until like 7th or 8th grade, and | hadn’t heard of anyone locally or even on the rez, | didn’t hear anything about those going missing, even if | did if it’s like a Facebook post, like a mom trying to get her daughter back, never in the news.” According to MPR News, The Day of Remembrance March is an event that also helps the Minnesota Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office rally for reward money and resources to help families find missing relatives. “Although it is sad that we have to keep doing it, because of the lack of media and lack of attention,” said Coyne in a quote to the Echo. “It is a way to honor those who wé have lost due to this issue, then in way it’s good that we have because we're keeping their memories ali and not letting such a negative thin ruin the picture of them.” g§ a eT (M FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 3
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Search Result: Auggie Softball Plans to Hit It Out of the Park in 2024 The Auggie softball team is ready to rock as the 2024 season grows near. The program is led by head coach Melissa “Mel” Lee who is an Augsburg alumni and is in her eighth of the squad. During her time as a student-athlete, season in control...
Show moreAuggie Softball Plans to Hit It Out of the Park in 2024 The Auggie softball team is ready to rock as the 2024 season grows near. The program is led by head coach Melissa “Mel” Lee who is an Augsburg alumni and is in her eighth of the squad. During her time as a student-athlete, season in control Lee became one of the best Auggie softball players of all time and was inducted into the Auggie Athletic Hall of Fame. She was honored as D’artagnan JOhNSON contributor Beyond a stellar coach, the team has some amazing players going into their senior season. One to watch for the Auggies is senior infielder, Katie Manecke. Manecke is a dual- sport athlete and dominates in both basketball softball. In her 108 games as an Auggie, she and has started in 107 and recorded a .295 batting average as well as a .380 on base percentage in 312 at The Auggie Softball Team Cheering from the Dugout While They Bat Against Crown College, taken by Kevin Healy on March 3, 2023 bats. 203 putouts, 95 assists, 92 hits, 60 runs, 22 stolen bases, 22 runs batted in (RBIs), and a .955 fielding percentage. Of Manecke’s 92 career an all-conference player three times in her career and earned National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association All-Region second-team honors in 2002. In her coaching career with Augsburg, conference win average of 0.303 Lee has maintained a and is still battling for her first Coach 99 career wins and is looking to hit the triple conference championship. Lee currently sits at digit win career milestone in the upcoming season. She has also accomplished hits, eight have been extra base hits with seven being doubles and one triple. She was also named to the 2021 MIAC all-conference team. Another’ player to watch _ for the Auggies is junior infielder Torrie Rehder. Rehder is another versatile dual-sport athlete who is a key player in both volleyball and softball. She has started all 77 games that she has played in. In the 2023 softball season, Rehder tied for the ninth most at bats in a single season in school history with 130. She capitalized on her at bats with 35 hits (13 extra base), 29 runs, 21 RBIs and a .336 on base percentage. 2023 recognized and she was awarded Her terrific season was a MIAC all-conference honorable mention. In Rehder’s career with the Auggies, she has recorded 63 hits, 43 runs, 35 RBIs, 14 stolen bases, an on base percentage of .318 anda batting average of .264. On Feb. 27, the Auggie softball team is set to play a doubleheader as their first home games of the 2024 season at Edor Nelson Field against UMAC Northland College of Minnesota. Last season, competitor, the Auggies swept Northland in a two game series. The Auggies have an 8-1 record all-time when playing Northland and they’ll extend their win streak. be sure to FEBRUARY 2024 ECHO 5
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 27, 2024, Page .pdf-2
Search Result: It doesn’t stop there. According to USA Today, Ohio lawmakers overrode Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of H.B. 68 in early Feb. of this year. This bill banned gender affirming care for trans youth, and this includes using puberty blocker hormones that support physical development to align with the youth...
Show moreIt doesn’t stop there. According to USA Today, Ohio lawmakers overrode Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of H.B. 68 in early Feb. of this year. This bill banned gender affirming care for trans youth, and this includes using puberty blocker hormones that support physical development to align with the youth’s identity, and it bans trans girls from playing in school sports. Lana Moore, former Columbus fire captain and trans woman, shared her thoughts of the veto override in USA Today saying, “I would have laid down my life for these people who | know would have hated me for whol am.” Overwhelming feelings of betrayal radiate from the Ohio trans community and their advocates as the recent legislation shows an attempt to erase trans people from public life. According to USA Today, Ohio trans advocacy groups are saddened and disappointed with Ohio lawmakers and their unwillingness to protect gender affirming care; these same actions of public erasure and banning can be seen in states like Florida, Utah, Texas and Georgia. According to USA Today, Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles quietly announced in January that transgender residents would no longer be able to update their gender marker on state IDs and driver's licenses. In Utah, one of the most recent bills has banned trans people from using the bathroom of the gender they associate with. According to Siobhan Boyd-Nelson, co-interim executive director of Equality Ohio, bills like H.B. 68 show how things are progressively getting worse for the LGBTQIA+ community. In a quote from USA Today, Nelson says, “We’re seeing it happen across the country, and we think people should be very concerned about what appears to be an obsession with marginalizing and harming an already marginalized community.” EVENTS: UPCOMING - Dawah Tabling 70 a.m. - 12 p.m. - ADSG Election Info Session Christensen Center, Feb. 27 @ 17:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Interracial Dating - Student Concerns Meeting Christensen Center Lobby, Feb. 27 @ - QIPOC Presents: Intercultural and Marshall Room, Feb. 27 @ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Student Lounge, Feb. 27 @ 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Be Kind To Yourself Event OGC 114, Feb. 28 @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Open Mic Night Hagfors 150A, Feb. 28 @ 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Wednesday Night Worship: Live Music Hoversten Chapel, Feb. 28 @ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. East Commons, Feb. 29 @ 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Meaningful Writing OGC 100, Feb. 29 @ 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Mental Health Dialogue and Workshop! - Poetics 101: Intro to Poetry & 2 ECHO FEBRUARY 2024
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Title: Augsburg Echo February 27, 2024, Page .pdf-1
Search Result: NEWS Valentine's Day MMIW March SPORTS Auggie Baseball Auggie Softball A&C OPINIONS Movie Review: Trans Rights & "Players" Bathrooms Artist Spotlight Bots & Social Media FEATURES Writing Center Strommen Center AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 VOLUME. CXXVII / ISSUE. XIV ck HIGH...
Show moreNEWS Valentine's Day MMIW March SPORTS Auggie Baseball Auggie Softball A&C OPINIONS Movie Review: Trans Rights & "Players" Bathrooms Artist Spotlight Bots & Social Media FEATURES Writing Center Strommen Center AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 VOLUME. CXXVII / ISSUE. XIV ck HIGH JOURNALISTIC STANDARDS CENTERING COMMUNITY POLITICALLY ACTIVE ANTI-LGBTQIA+ LEGISLATION Photo of people protesting outside the St. Paul capitol building in support of LGBTQIA+ rights, taken on July 28, 2010, retrieved from Wikimedia Commons Paul Ellertson, staff writer LGBTQIA+ lives continue to be under attack as we make our way into 2024. According to the ACLU 2024 Legislation Session Tracker, there are a total of 442 Anti-LGBTQIA+ bills nationwide. This includes 10 bills in Minnesota that are targeting healthcare, drag performances, school sports, school curriculum and even bills that if passed would allow schools to kick out LGBTQIA+ students. In Tennessee, H.B. 878 was introduced and is on the verge of being signed into law, when if done would ban both same sex and interracial marriages. This bill would violate the 2015 Supreme Court ruling of Obergefell v. Hodges which legalized same-sex marriage and the 1967 case Loving v. Virginia which forbid the barring of interracial marriage. According to Salon News, the two Republican state senators of Tennessee sponsoring the bill are Sen. Mark Pody and Sen. Monty Fritts. They defended the bill in a quote from Salon News, stating, “Any opposition to the bill is misplaced because it exists to clarify the rights of officiates to refuse to marry a couple based on personal/religious beliefs.” The bill will also extend to government officials, such as county clerks who handle marriage licenses. According to Salon, though it’s unclear if Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will sign the bill into law. However, with his history of signing anti- LGBTQIA+ legislation, there is a strong possibility he could. IS SWEEPING THE NATION IN 2024 SUAGRE Abi Hilden Executive Editor Elliot Hilden Managing Editor Christine Horner Copy Editor Anthonella Laurens Layout Editor Olivia Allery News Editor Devin Schelske Sports Editor Tayana Osuna Arts & Culture Editor Percy Bartelt Opinions Editor Anna Hudak Features Editor Salma Gelle Outreach Coordinator Olivia Allery Online Publishing Coordinator
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Search Result: Last Week's Answers Becoming Fitzgerald Mae Jemison . Gymnastics . Virginia Malcolm X Maya Angelou Beyoncé BACK PAGE Spring Crossword Across 2. What plant name comes from the English word “degeseage,” meaning “day’s eye?” 5. What is the official birth flower of March? 6. In which Asian country do...
Show moreLast Week's Answers Becoming Fitzgerald Mae Jemison . Gymnastics . Virginia Malcolm X Maya Angelou Beyoncé BACK PAGE Spring Crossword Across 2. What plant name comes from the English word “degeseage,” meaning “day’s eye?” 5. What is the official birth flower of March? 6. In which Asian country do people visit parks and picnics to enjoy the cherry blossom flowers in spring? 8. Finish the sentence: If someone is quite spry and youthful, they could be considered a spring . Down 1. Which spring superfood has over 500 varieties? 3. What does the term “vernal” mean? 4. lf someone has ombrophobia, what common springtime weather phenomena are_ they afraid of? 7. This Greek goddess is typically associated with spring because she is said to return from the Underworld for the season each year. |” Opinions expressed in The Echo are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of staff, adminstration, faculty or the remainder of student body. Submissions can be sent to echo@augsburg.edu, which should be between 450-550 words and accompanied by writer's name and information. All submissions are property of The Echo and subject to revision. GET PAID FOR WRITING! Contributor: $15 Staff Writer: $25 WHY JOIN THE ECHO? The reviews (from our end of the year feedback form sent to our staff members) are in: "It's a friendly, nonjudgemental environment where you can be creative, express your opinions, make friends, and grow as a writer." "The Echo community is all super affirming of each other and really dedicated." "Everyone is really supportive" "Everyone is really nice, and its a super enjoyable job to have." Check out our Instagram @Augsburg_Echo for more info 12 ECHO MARCH 2024 BACK PAGE
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Search Result: The American Swedish Institute is a Unique Cultural Experience The marriage of Swan and Christina Turnblad, both Swedish immigrants, was followed by a life of great monetary success. Swan’s fortune as the owner of “Amerikanska Posten”, the largest newspaper produced in Swedish in the U.S.,...
Show moreThe American Swedish Institute is a Unique Cultural Experience The marriage of Swan and Christina Turnblad, both Swedish immigrants, was followed by a life of great monetary success. Swan’s fortune as the owner of “Amerikanska Posten”, the largest newspaper produced in Swedish in the U.S., allowed them to commission architects to build what is known today as the Turnblad Mansion on Park Avenue. Following the death of Christina Turnblad, the last surviving owner, the Turnblad Mansion was donated to the American Swedish Institute (ASI). Today, it serves as an important center of Nordic “The ASI offers its culture in Minneapolis featuring a wide array of displays and services. “Arctic Highways: Unbounded Indigenous People,” the current featured exhibition at the ASI, tells the individual stories of 12 Indigenous artists from SAapmi and North America including Tomas Colbengtson, Matti Aikio and Maureen Gruben. These stories touch on themes of migration, tension and borders. In_ their collective artist statement, the artists of this exhibition explain that “the borders of nation states, arbitrarily drawn without regard to the landscapes of our ancestors have been used to group the Sami people, and to set us up to fight against our brothers and sisters living on the other side.” These themes are explored through various forms of art including textile, sculpture and duodji handcraft. Through Anna Hudak features editor this exhibition, audiences are compelled to contemplate what it means to be unbounded. The second exhibition, “Mygration” by Stina Folkebrant and Tomas’ Colbengtson, is a spatial, thought-provoking experience that examines circular time, movement and environmental destruction. In a joint statement, Folkebrant and Colbengtson said “Animals know no nationality or national borders; they go where they want they follow the pasture and instinct and people who work with The ASI offers its audience the opportunity to experience every aspect of Swedish culture. At the FIKA Cafe, there is a wide array of Nordic cuisine including Sm6érgasar (an open sandwich), gronsaker (vegetables) and cardamom bread pudding. The ASI also offers various arts and culture programs, language classes, and Nordic handcraft works. Visiting the ASI was an enriching and educational experience. The wide array of objects and art to audience the opportunity to experience every aspect of Swedish culture.” herd animals follow the animals’ cycle.” The inspiration for this art piece was the movement of Sami people to Canada and Alaska following the Gold Rush of 1900 when many Sami people taught the Inuit how to herd reindeer. The exhibition features a black and white painting of an expressive herd of reindeer covering the walls of the room. From the middle hang photos of Inuit people on plexiglass. In addition to the informative and compelling exhibitions, remnants from the Turnblad residence provide an additional aspect of visual fascination. These remnants include elaborate chandeliers, colorful ceilings depicting themes of nature and ornate fireplaces. | was particularly enthralled by a stained glass window inspired by “Valdemar Atterdag Holing Visby to Ransom.” observe and the setting inside of a historic house made the experience quite unique. It was especially refreshing to see the experiences and stories of the Sami people on display and their knowledge valued, especially considering the history of their treatment in Sweden which included an intense campaign of “Swedification” that lasted until the 1970s. This combination of art, home decor and museum exhibitions means’ there is truly something of interest for everyone at the ASI. MARCH 2024 ‘men om wo om om £1 € w & SPAIN EcHO 11
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