Pre-Law Society hosts first event in years
In classroom 114 of Grant Hall, 35 people gathered for a panel discussion about litigation. Even though half of the members were political science majors, plenty of them were not, which led to an interesting segway into what it takes to not only be in law school but to thriveContinue Reading
Affordability of the Red River Market
As the school year enters September, the Red River Market season is nearing a close. The Red River Market is not simply a farmer’s market, but a summertime street fair advertised as a place for community in the greater Fargo-Moorhead area. Intersected between Broadway and Second Avenue North, operation ofContinue Reading
“Building a More Trustworthy World”: Welcoming Michael Chan
With a laugh that fills the room and a wide-brimmed black cowboy hat atop his head, Michael Chan is sure to make an impression on those who meet him, but for many, Chan is still a fresh face around Concordia’s campus. Chan is the first-ever Executive Director of Faith andContinue Reading
Learning and listening in Gender and Communication class
The school year is back, and students are now adjusting to a schedule that keeps them busy with homework and classes. For only 23 students, they are in a discussion-based class that has not been available since 2019. These students are taking Gender and Communication. The person who originally startedContinue Reading
Orientation after COVID-19
Concordia College had their first “normal” orientation after two years of having COVID restrictions. This year’s orientation was the closest it could get to normal while still following rules and safety to combat COVID-19. The orientation committee worked many hours training and preparing for this year’s eventful week. Eh LarContinue Reading
Challenge accepted: Tackling a radio Show onstage
“War of the Worlds,” originally a book by H.G. Wells, has since been performed by the Mercury Theatre on the Air as a radio production. Now, the Concordia College Theatre is taking the radio adaptation and placing it onstage to reenact the famous night that shattered radios all over theContinue Reading
Concordia suffers a significant drop in international student enrollment
International students make up approximately 11 percent of the student population on the Concordia campus. Representing more than 20 countries, this population brings culture, experiences and stories from all across the globe. Though a small group on campus, their backgrounds help create a diverse community. However, the enrolled international studentsContinue Reading
Engaged citizenship set to be discussed at symposium
This year’s Faith Reason and World Affairs Symposium’s theme is Engaged Citizenship. But what exactly does that mean? The Provost and Dean of the college Susan Larson said that being an engaged citizen means “Thinking about our role in our democracy and our role in our local communities. This requiresContinue Reading
“Forgiveness or transferal?”
On Tuesday, President Biden announced his plan to forgive student loans for most borrowers making less than $125,000 a year, a total of $250,000 for a household. This plan was one of Biden’s key promises of his 2020 Presidential campaign, providing up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell grantContinue Reading
Concordia wins first football game of the year
On September 1, at 9:17 pm, the Concordia football team scored a touchdown, ending the first game of the year with a total of 14-12 and starting the Cobbers off with a win. Junior Dawson Shaeffer, who scored a touchdown, explains how it happened. “Marshall King made a niceContinue Reading