Chips is the student newspaper of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The paper is designed, composed and managed entirely by Luther students. It is published weekly during the academic year, excluding January.

The opinions section is designed to provide a forum for Chips, its staff members and the Luther community. Opinions expressed in articles, editorials or columns do not necessarily represent the views of the Chips staff. The author is solely responsible for opinions expressed in Chips commentary.

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Purpose
The purpose of Chips is defined biannually by the student staff, which determines the newspaper's philosophy, designs its format and selects its editorial content. For more than 30 years, three purposes have consistently been part of the editorial staff's philosophy:

1. Chips is a forum for campus news and opinion. Chips is a student publication, but because it addresses the diverse issues and draws on a variety of resources, it is a voice of the entire Luther community.
2. Chips is the Luther College newspaper of record. Chips will report campus news with the expectation that the newspaper will be a primary source for current information and future historical research. The staff has an obligation to report on all significant events and people.
3. Chips is also a learning environment, offering students a cocurricular opportunity to explore and learn journalism, photojournalism, graphic design, publishing, marketing and related skills. Chips allows students to learn as they work.