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
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
Tyler Bormann looks to bring winning culture to Concordia men’s basketball
After a season with only three total wins and a 1-19 conference record, it was clear the Concordia men’s basketball team needed a change in direction. That change came on April 2, 2020, in the form of Tyler Bormann being named the new head coach of the team. Bormann beganContinue Reading
Community in a cup of coffee
Like many great things, it all started in a basement. Ty Ford and Michael Moran decided to start their own coffee bean roasting company in 2014 and got to work. This became Twenty Below Coffee Company. After continued success at their Fargo location, Twenty Below expanded to a new locationContinue Reading
Film review: “Malcom & Marie” is a test of patience
William Shakespeare wrote “King Lear” during a plague. “Frankenstein” and “Pride and Prejudice” both were written in extreme isolation. With film production facing many barriers during the COVID-19 lockdown, creators have had to adapt to the circumstances. Some works created under harsh circumstances became what defined the era. Netflix’s FebruaryContinue Reading
Our leaders need to stop the stimulus check gas lighting
Democrats and the media have been repeatedly gaslighting the American people about the stimulus check. They have been repeatedly saying that the $2,000 stimulus checks were never really $2,000. Rather, they claim that it was always $1,400 added to the previous $600 stimulus checks provided during the Trump administration. ThisContinue Reading