Concordia College’s National Book Award program ended its 15-year run this week with a panel discussion featuring nonfiction writer David Grann and poet Nikky Finney. Grann, a 2017 National Books Awards finalist with his novel “Killers of the Flower Moon,” made his first appearance at Concordia this year, while Finney,Continue Reading
Rows upon rows of white stalls line the walls of Aptitude Creative Studios. The atmosphere is that of an open-air market, awnings and baskets evoking the feel of a crowded street, despite being squeezed neatly between a Best Buy and a nail salon. It is in this environment that theContinue Reading
Regional talent to be showcased in the Fargo Film Festival is not uncommon, but multiple features in the same fest is truly something. Reilly Myklebust ‘18 is the producer of two films showing this week at the Fargo Film Festival. In 2018, Reilly was a line producer and first assistantContinue Reading
Imagine being all curled up in a cozy blanket, fuzzy socks and a soft sweater. Spring showers have begun and May flowers will be soon on their way. It is still cold outside but the sun shining through the windows creates a feeling of peace and comfort. The only thingContinue Reading
In 2018, Childish Gambino released the music video for his song “This is America,” which quickly sparked controversy over the overt depictions of violence and explicit commentary on racial justice issues. This instance of music being used to make a statement, specifically about racial issues in the United States, isContinue Reading
Coming to the Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre, Feb. 17 through the 20, the Concordia College Theater Department is putting on a production of a drama called, “Third”. This play was written by Wendy Wasserstein and will be directed by David Wintersteen, director of the theater department. Instead, it is setContinue Reading
North Dakota State University has had a bright and amazing music program throughout the years. One thing that has been missing in the most recent of years is an orchestra program. Sigurd Johnson wants to change that. Johnson is the director of percussion studies at NDSU. He was also theContinue Reading
After 16 years of a successful partnership, the National Book Awards on Campus program will have its final reading at the spring 2022 ceremony. The President’s Office announced in an email sent to students on Oct. 21 that the current author residency program through the National Book Foundation will endContinue Reading
The planet is facing a downhill slope in regards to sustainability and the result will not be a fun situation for anyone. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, between 1960 and 2013, the amount of waste each person generated in the United States rose from 2.7 to 4.4 poundsContinue Reading
Laundry bins, baking sheets, cardboard boxes and 20 mph winds. How did you spend your Saturday? Students in Concordia Outdoor Recreation Club took a trip to Woodlawn Park for their second annual “Anything But a Sled” event on Saturday, Jan. 29. “Can I get a push?” asked CORC President LeviContinue Reading