Respite day provides students with a moment of relief
From 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, Concordia students experienced a moment of relief. There were no classes and professors urged students to put aside their schoolwork. In a year when most smaller breaks have been removed from the academic calendar to reduceContinue Reading
Governor Cuomo needs to face consequences
During the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant power vacuum that was supposed to be filled by former President Trump. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo filled this position of leadership when New York was struggling to combat the pandemic. He was widely celebrated by liberals who praisedContinue Reading
The GOP has reaffirmed their own moral bankruptcy
Another unthinkable presidential scandal, another deserved impeachment trial and another spineless display by the Congressional representation of the Republican Party. Despite the series of events that happened in the public eye and the compelling case that the House prosecutors presented to the Senate, 43 Republican senators decided that they wouldContinue Reading
Without evidence, allegations against China are only allegations
In a recent report published by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Voice of America (VOA), the sources allege that China uses rape as torture tactic against Uighur detainees. This is a serious allegation and one that has prompted the Chinese government to ban the BBC World News channel fromContinue Reading
Embracing the Chill: Things to do in the F-M area this winter
Winter has hit full force in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Despite blue skies and sunshine, the temperatures have fallen below zero. Streets and sidewalks are often slick, and the snow keeps piling up. For many people, winter means staying home and watching a movie or curling up next to a fireplaceContinue Reading
Film review: “Malcom & Marie” is a test of patience
William Shakespeare wrote “King Lear” during a plague. “Frankenstein” and “Pride and Prejudice” both were written in extreme isolation. With film production facing many barriers during the COVID-19 lockdown, creators have had to adapt to the circumstances. Some works created under harsh circumstances became what defined the era. Netflix’s FebruaryContinue Reading
Our leaders need to stop the stimulus check gas lighting
Democrats and the media have been repeatedly gaslighting the American people about the stimulus check. They have been repeatedly saying that the $2,000 stimulus checks were never really $2,000. Rather, they claim that it was always $1,400 added to the previous $600 stimulus checks provided during the Trump administration. ThisContinue Reading
The NFL fumbles again
Once again, the National Football League has fumbled the ball in the face of an opportunity to set an example for the country. Super Bowl LV was held in Tampa Bay, Florida last week in a stadium packed with thousands of fans, as well as thousands of cardboard cutouts, lookingContinue Reading
Biden’s environmental action is a step in the right direction
It has become clear to a growing portion of the population that climate change is a pressing and urgent issue. According to Pew Research Center, two-thirds of adults say that the federal government is not doing enough to combat the global effects of climate change. While the former president ignoredContinue Reading
A flower tour of a wintery community
For accountants, it’s April 15. For Santa impersonators, it’s the whole month of December. For florists, it’s Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a day of flowers, chocolates and even stuffed animals. Businesses everywhere are rushing to make sure everyone feels appreciated on Feb. 14. Florists especially feel the heat duringContinue Reading