From economics to med school: Concordia grad pursues his passion for psychiatry
Growing up, most teenagers go to college, graduate with a degree and continue expanding on that acquired knowledge in their adult careers. But Kaj Bjorge bewildered even his closest family when his journey took a turn. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business-economics, many of Kaj’s loved ones thoughtContinue Reading
A sigh of relief after Oscar noms announced
Compared to this year’s dismal Golden Globes nominations (“Music,” “Emily in Paris” and Jared Leto), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted pretty well. No love for Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” and Kelly Reichardt’s “First Cow” stings, but these things happen. It’ll be okay. I haven’t yetContinue Reading
Reflecting on International Women’s Day
Last Monday, March 8, was International Women’s Day; in the now larger Women’s History Month, I think it is important that we recognize the who, what, when, where and why behind the holiday. National Women’s Day was first celebrated on Feb. 28 in 1909. It was celebrated in New YorkContinue Reading
Cobber-run business makes jewelry customers love
It all started one afternoon. A crafternoon specifically. Sophomores Andrea Hughes and Emma Hagemeier spent an afternoon experimenting with clay. Little did they know, this afternoon would change their lives. Falling in love with clay art, Hughes and Hagemeier started AE Create, a business with clay earrings being its mainContinue Reading
Students weigh options as housing selection begins
With housing selection underway, students are asking an annual question: what are the pros and cons to living on campus? From the traditional residence halls and the apartments, to the town houses and every community found within, Concordia campus offers differing experiences and places to live on campus. “Some ofContinue Reading
Political party should not matter when it comes to sexual misconduct
When allegations of sexual harassment came to light against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, there was a noticeable lack of fervor associated with investigating it as there has been for other politicians. Cuomo is one of the top Democrats in the U.S. and has been one of the main politicalContinue Reading
The Equality Act should not be controversial
This is not the first time that the Equality Act has been proposed in the House of Representatives. It first passed the House in 2019 with a total vote tally of 236-173 but was blocked by Senator McConnell in the senate. However, it was reintroduced and passed the house onContinue Reading
National Book Awards return to Concordia
Last March, we lost much as the coronavirus pandemic began to worsen across the globe. While the world may still be coping with the pandemic, we have found ways to do what we love. The National Book Awards, hosted by the National Book Foundation, celebrate the work of dozens ofContinue Reading
Fatkhulloeva/Kayitare win: International student duo to lead student body
After a few hours of wait, election results were announced in the Maize, to name Amina Fatkhulloeva and Eunice Gikundiro Kayitare as the college’s new SGA president and vice president and serve for the 2021-2022 term. Born and raised in the mountainous Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Fatkhulloeva is a junior international studentContinue Reading
Cobbers help make taxes less taxing
The room is filled with the constant clicking of keyboards, frequent shuffling of papers and an occasional ringtone from outside. The volunteer tax preparers chat back and forth with assistant professor of accounting Ron Twedt and each other as they fill out the tax returns. “You ready?” Twedt says. “IContinue Reading