In this witty yet insightful book of essays, Jill Gutowitz examines the influence of pop culture in the uplifting and silencing of queer culture. Reflecting on her own experiences, Gutowitz draws connections between her experience of finding her sexuality and that of the tumultuous media portrayals of women, especially queerContinue Reading
One day, I want to listen to every single album released within a year, within that year. However, today is not that day. But, let it be known that the music 2022 brought us was a bountiful harvest, with hundreds of critically acclaimed albums circling music streaming services. With iconicContinue Reading
“The Rocky Horror Show” by Richard O’ Brien is hands down on my top five list of musicals that I’m obsessed with, so finding out that this musical was going to be done by Concordia College Theatre, I was shocked, primarily due to the sexual nature of the show, butContinue Reading
For over six months, political analysts all over across the political spectrum had predicted a Red Wave, but on the evening of November 8, most predictions were defied: The GOP is projected to win the House holding a razor-thin advantage over the Democratic Party, which on the eyes of many RepublicansContinue Reading
With the midterm elections coming up, all eyes are on a new face in North Dakota for the sole seat in the House of Representatives. Cara Mund, a Bismarck native, former Miss North Dakota, and the first North Dakotan to win Miss America, is leading a grassroots campaign for theContinue Reading
The masks are mostly off. The desks are arranged back in discussion circles. And classes are ever more engaging. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are slowly starting to fade from academic life. But what about social life? Are students able to socialize freely now without feeling guilty? I amContinue Reading
Concordia College students have very mixed feelings about the annual Faith, Reason, and World Affairs Symposium. Some students enjoy getting to listen to all of the different events hosted the day of, while others are frustrated by the obligation to attend due to various assignments from professors. This year alsoContinue Reading
Cobbers, welcome to election season! Many of us are voting for just the first or second time, which is exciting. If you have questions on how to register to vote from your dorm address here at Concordia, head to the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website. Vote early or request yourContinue Reading
On Tuesday, President Biden announced his plan to forgive student loans for most borrowers making less than $125,000 a year, a total of $250,000 for a household. This plan was one of Biden’s key promises of his 2020 Presidential campaign, providing up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell grantContinue Reading
Values—the collective decision of what means more are often chosen in times of stress, when the pressure of two ideas creates an impassable gorge between two things we cannot have. Though small, perhaps insignificant compared to what we are already doing to the environment, President Biden has agreed to followContinue Reading