The common portrayal by the US and Israeli governments of Iran being a grave threat to peace in the Middle East is rather ironic. For about the past decade and even more so recently there has been a constant saber-rattling by the two countries over the Iranian nuclear programme. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has…
Bill Gates will be the featured speaker at Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn., April 27, 2013, as part of dedication festivities for the newly renovated Grant Center, home of the Offutt School of Business. Gates, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, will discuss social entrepreneurship, an important element in the Offutt School of Business curriculum. “The imagination and…
In the context of modern social revolutions the Zapatista movement, or EZLN, of Mexico has stood out. The Zapatistas practice a unique blend of libertarianism and socialism, with a large degree of autonomy for their communities and a focus on collectivism within them. This largely-indigenous group emerged as a movement for greater economic equality in…
Who’s excited for the Oscars!? I don’t know about you, but I am beside myself in anticipation to watch this night of celebration of great film. There are many great pictures up for awards, and one that I’ve mentioned in past blog posts (Silver Lining Playbook). If you haven’t looked into which films have been…
That’s right. Be very very frightened. Frightened Rabbit that is, with their new album Pedestrian Verse that came out Feb. 5, that certainly makes a statement. The album is the Scottish indie band’s fourth studio album. In regards to the album title, Pedestrian Verse, lead singer Scott Hutchinson says, “I scribbled that on the front…
Levi Bachmeier and Matt Dymoke have won the positions of Student Government Association president and vice-president for next year. They, along with new Executive Assistant, Emma Connell, and new Chief of Staff, Austin Keller, will provide leadership to SGA during the 2013-2014 school year. They beat out competitors Ryan Deschene and Andy Mackner in the…
Hello all, as the quote above insinuates this week I have decided to switch things up and give a couple of reviews of television shows instead of films. As a viewer, my interest in television shows is on almost the same level as my love for film since it continues the story over longer periods…
Here goes another year and another award ceremony that doesn’t reflect ANYONE’S taste in music. Actually, I’m certain there is only one person out there who guesses all the correct winners, and that person is the guy/girl who CHOSE the winners. Pssh, don’t tell me there’s an anonymous panel of experts that vote on this….
Student Environmental Alliance is trying to promote a social change in the Concordia community. Eliminating Cobber Water from campus is SEA’s first goal in moving toward a more sustainable campus. SEA, Student Government Association and Campus Democrats are working together to inform the student body about how they can take action to get rid of…
As Concordia moves closer to midterm, students are spending more time on their laptops, either preparing for the onslaught of papers and tests or avoiding them with social media. The increased use of laptops in classes the last few years has prompted professors to lay out specific policies for technology use in class. “They’re a…