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Approving crypto with emojis: FTX bankruptcy casts doubt on validity of cryptocurrency

Chloe Baxter November 26, 2022

On Nov. 11, cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy, revealing gross financial mismanagement that casts doubt on the validity of crypto as a currency and a need for regulation of the crypto market. Cryptocurrency...

For many students, the 50 cent raise only increases discontentment

For many students, the 50 cent raise only increases discontentment

Caitlin Campbell October 26, 2022

On Monday Oct. 17, Augustana College sent out an email to the student body, announcing that on Oct. 31, the student minimum wage would increase from $9.25 to $9.75 an hour. Although the announcement...

SGA candidates unsure on diversity

March 22, 2018

The SGA debate last night was between current Chief of Staff Adam Gronewold and Secretary Belle Hartman and Senators Brendan Walker and Ella McCorkle. In their opening statements, the candidates shared...

FASFA to open on Oct. 1

September 16, 2016

Students who file the Free Application for Student Federal Aid (FASFA) should be aware of a new application opening date. Applications can now be submitted on Oct. 1st. The change comes after years of...

Road to the Oscars: The Big Short provides big reward

Road to the Oscars: The Big Short provides big reward

January 24, 2016

Subprime loans, the housing market, and credit defaults are the subject of director Adam McKay’s The Big Short. Somehow, McKay takes a complicated economic issue and turns it into any moviegoers dream. Based...

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