“Peace be with you!” The words fill the air, yet a hesitant silence emerges. There is no response, at least not one that can be heard by campus ministers Rev. Dave and Kim Adams. For the majority of this academic year, the campus ministry elected to host online chapel servicesContinue Reading
On a warm day in August, Alexander Beard gathers with his friends at a national park in Germany. After a full day of playing frisbee and chatting, everyone sits down for a final picnic before Beard heads to the United States on a foreign exchange program. There’s obvious apprehension, sinceContinue Reading
For the past year, the Twin Cities have been nationally associated with impassioned demonstrations. However, protests near Minnesota’s metropolis are not the only ones in the upper Midwest. On Sunday, April 11, a White Lives Matter rally, and a subsequent Black Lives Matter counter-protest were scheduled to occur in frontContinue Reading
Dominic Erickson ‘22 has been named the editor-in-chief of The Concordian for the 2021-2022 school year. Erickson is a junior majoring in multimedia journalism and communication, with a minor in film studies. He currently serves as managing editor for The Concordian and is an editor of Afterwork, Concordia’s student-run literaryContinue Reading
When the pandemic struck, Concordia sought to inform students through a new series of summer courses looking specifically into life during a pandemic. Concordia is continuing this newfound tradition by exploring racism and anti-racism in a new set of special topic courses this summer. Dean of the school of healthContinue Reading
For a century, The Concordian has delivered the news to the Concordia community. However, in the exact center of that 100 year history, The Concordian faced its biggest challenge to date: a suspension from the college’s president. On Dec. 4, 1970, The Concordian published an issue that resulted in theContinue Reading
Women have been a large part of Concordia’s history. From past presidents and staff to current students, Concordia’s women have been changemakers on campus. While women should be appreciated every month, Women’s History Month is time set aside to reflect on the women of Concordia’s history and recognize their accomplishments.Continue Reading
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
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
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