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
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
Film Review: “Judas and the Black Messiah” tells a timely story
Every year, new stories surrounding society-changing events are brought to the big screen. Some are bland stories that never quite hammer home why the audience should care. Others, such as the new film by Shaka King, make it clear why some stories need to be told to not just keepContinue Reading
While other sports start competitions, cheer stays on the ground
The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the start of many sports and club activity seasons, but with the start of a new semester and local cases staying low to moderate some teams have started practices and games again. However, the cheer team is not one of those teams. Typically cheer wouldContinue Reading