Some final advice
By: Benj Cramer, Thursday, May 9th 2013As my final year at Luther comes to a close, I am filled with the same sense of ambiguous nostalgia that I so often portray. Once the last senior has shaken...
View ArticleThe love of goodbyes
By: Tyler Hagy, ColumnistThursday, May 9th 2013You know what I love? Goodbyes. I just love being able to say goodbye to people, knowing that I'll never see them again. It's actually one of my hobbies!...
View ArticleA letter from the editor
By: Ingrid Baudler, Editor-in-ChiefSeptember 12th, 2013This year’s Opening Convocation featured best-selling author, award-winning journalist and Professor of English at Case Western Reserve University...
View ArticleThe ethics of journalism
By: Brita Moore, News EditorSeptember 19th, 2013Living in a “bubble” means that we get to know each other pretty darn well. Most of the time, I’m thankful for that. I know I can rely on people to be...
View ArticleAll majors created equal
By: John Freude, September 26th, 2013While studying in the second floor Sam-Hoff study lounge this past week I couldn’t help but overhear a conversation between two students pouring over a desk...
View ArticleThe power of words
By: Casey DeLima, News EditorOctober 3rd, 2013We all know the saying, ‘the pen is mightier than the sword,’ but what about our mouths? It’s not uncommon to hear people say things that are deemed...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
By: Alex Klyn, October 3rd, 2013This past weekend, the Luther College Writers Festival took place. The festival was filled with panel discussions on topics ranging from using new kinds of media to...
View ArticleThe best athlete you’ve never heard of
By: Matt Yan, Sports EditorOctober 3rd, 2013Who is Jordan Burroughs? I’m willing to bet that most people have no idea.read more
View ArticleOn "slut-shaming"
By: Matt Yan, Sports EditorOctober 17th, 2013“She’s a slut.” “That girl’s a whore.” “She gets around a lot.” Admit it. We’ve all said or heard these things on campus before. If you haven’t, consider...
View ArticleSaint and sinner in an either-or America
By: Noah Lange, Web Manager, Design TechnicianOctober 31st, 2013I am not a conservative man.So one can imagine the confusion I found myself in when I came to the realization some time ago that I’m not...
View ArticleTime to grow up, guys
By: Matt Yan, Sports EditorDecember 12, 2013It seems that every time the staff at Chips covers a story where students are arrested for breaking the law, someone tells us that we are ruining someone’s...
View ArticleNever stop learning
By: Brita Moore, News EditorDecember 12, 2013I wish I could fully describe my Luther experience in 300-500 words, but it doesn’t take a genius to know that’s not adequate. However, I have devoted a...
View ArticleWomen have a right to be angry
By: Casey Delima, News EditorDecember 12, 2013“What’s with that crazy b*tch?” “I don’t know, maybe she’s on her period.” These are sentiments I hear all too often. People referring to their girlfriends...
View ArticleA responsibility to care
By: Casey DeLima, Features EditorFebruary 13, 2014 Before going to South Africa this January, I knew very little about the country itself. I knew that I wasn’t going to be staying in a grass hut in...
View ArticleLove Differently
By: Maggie Steinberg, A&E EditorFebruary 13, 2014 Ah, the season of love is upon us. Every shade of pink and red imaginable is decking the halls of Wal-mart, couples are getting together and...
View ArticleLet go of the "Africanized" cover
By: Casey DeLima, News EditorFebruary 20, 2014 “Wow! This is so great and creative!” “This is CRAZY good!” These were some of the captions posted on Facebook with the video of the “Africanized”...
View ArticleVesterheim artifacts to EPCOT
By: Jayne Cole, Managing EditorMarch 20, 2014The new Disney movie “Frozen” has proved popular on Luther’s campus. Walk through the Union and you will be guaranteed to hear “Let it Go” sung at least...
View ArticleStudent Senate elections
By: Ingrid Baudler, Editor-in-ChiefApril 10, 2014Students will have the chance to vote for the 2014-2015 Student Senate President and Vice President April 10-11 from 3 p.m. on Thursday to 3 p.m. on...
View ArticleConcerning containers
By: Walker Nyenhuis, News EditorApril 10, 2014You may have noticed some changes in Dining Services this year. A redesign of the caf’s serving area, a taco bar in Marty’s, the rise of “Nordic Brew” –...
View ArticleThe cost of skipping class
By: Sarah King, Managing EditorSeptember 11th, 2014It’s a Monday morning. No, it’s a gorgeous Friday afternoon and the sun is tantalizing. Maybe it’s the morning after your best friend’s 21st birthday....
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