Looking past the political limelight, “The Race” seeks true leadership
The stage is set, the tickets are sold, the lights on, but the seats, however, are empty. Concordia theater is producing “The Race” this upcoming weekend in an unconventional way to comply with COVID safety precautions. Live streamed over Zoom, the theater crew along with the campus are in forContinue Reading
Check, please: daily symptom survey numbers take a dive
Forty-nine percent. That is the percentage of Concordia students who have been consistently filling out the COVID Daily Symptom Check surveys that everyone on campus has received and been asked to complete since the beginning of this school year. In a Cobweb Express email sent out on October 1, itContinue Reading
Cobbers vote to influence the affairs of their nation
In its original Greek definition, the word politics means “to influence the affairs of the city.” The 2020 election is less than a month away. Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates are happening every week, and social media seems to be filled with political content. One of the simplest ways we canContinue Reading
Annual Silent Movie Night goes virtual
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken away countless opportunities to gather for shows. The yearning to get back into a venue and be treated to a live concert has never been more present. Others may long to view a movie with their friends. The Red River Theatre Organ Society has offeredContinue Reading
Olson Forum’s balcony sees a slow and steady reopening
For many students at Concordia College, the wait is finally over. Athletes and nonathletes can once again exercise using equipment. The balcony of Olson Forum, fitted with treadmills, ellipticals and weight machines, opened to all students on Monday, October 12. At the start of the Fall 2020 semester, all ofContinue Reading
Trump’s ongoing lies led to a coronavirus crisis
Even before he was elected to the Oval Office, we knew what the image of President Trump’s character looked like. During his 2016 campaign, a video surfaced in which he admitted to sexually assaulting women; in an interview as a candidate, he called immigrants from Mexico drug dealers, criminals andContinue Reading
Kernel Cobb: why does he exist, and where is he now?
When non-Cobbers think of Concordia, what do they think they think of? Is it the music program? The athletics programs? Or is it the massive, yellow corn cob mascot? Yes, the latter seems to be true, when people think of Concordia, they think of Kernel Cobb, its prestigious mascot andContinue Reading
The Greenhouse hidden in plain sight
When you first enter, you are met with a rush of warm air and the loud whirring of fans. Looking around, there are dozens of plants in all sorts of shapes and colors. There is even a pond tucked away in a corner. You might have even seen the purpleContinue Reading
Cobber cross country outruns COVID-19
Fall sports are beginning to have organized practices at Concordia once again after an extended offseason brought on by COVID-19. This is also the first time student athletes will be practicing since receiving word their seasons will be postponed until the spring semester. Unlike sports like volleyball or football, crossContinue Reading
Homecoming modified for COVID measures
For many, homecoming at Concordia brings fond memories of cheering with friends at the football game, bundling up for the bonfire and seeing groups of Cobber alumni reuniting with their classmates. This year, HOCO Fall Fest, Concordia’s homecoming and family weekend joint event, had none of those activities. Because ofContinue Reading