The Concordia Choir traditionally goes on our 16-day choir tour over the week of spring break and the following week. We arrive back at Concordia in time for a concert that following Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. While on tour, the Choir performs in churches and high schools. For sleepingContinue Reading
A few weeks ago, an article entitled “The difference between pro-life and anti-choice” appeared in The Concordian. While I agree with many of the points presented, the central argument was a bit problematic. I completely agree that it’s hypocritical to say one is pro-life and not care for poor, starvingContinue Reading
TIM MOSSER, HEAD VOLLEYBALL COACH I read with great interest Olivia LePage’s article in the February 9, 2017 Concordian, “The difference between pro-life and anti-choice.” It reminded me of a true story that happened at Concordia. Several years ago, a former player of mine came to visit me at myContinue Reading
In October of 2015, Alex Gray submitted an article to this publication that claimed, “All students would BREW bet- ter if they just stayed home.” I was a sophomore at the time, and I remember the flurry of discussion it caused. My Ger- man 111 course discussed the article. IContinue Reading
The events of this year have me frustrated. I am a millennial, but before you tell me to suck it up and do something about it instead of whining, hear me out. In the past two years I have not only moved to college and tried to figure out whatContinue Reading
What can you do as a student at Concordia College to help your fellow Cobbers that have been diagnosed with a gluten-related disorder? First: be informed. Understanding the characteristics of celiac disease, wheat allergy, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity will enable you to differentiate between fact and fiction in the mediaContinue Reading
Study abroad, they said. It’ll be great, they said. Well, they were right. But, they were also wrong. Studying abroad is undoubtedly an exciting new experience that will help you grow and develop skills that you would never develop by staying in your comfort zone. But, it’s also terrifying andContinue Reading
Student debt is running rampant across the U.S. and beyond. Students must weigh their options about whether or not they’re college bound much earlier because of the cost of tuition. The question every potential college student has to ask themselves is whether or not a degree is worth the moneyContinue Reading
Skimming through the latest edition of the Concordia, I was pleasantly surprised at the thought provoking story about the Divest Concordia movement started by the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group on campus; however, as a continued to read the paper, I noticed an interesting, yet controversial opinion piece regarding theContinue Reading
This year’s symposium took countless hours from countless faculty, staff, students, and guests to set up and run, but it only took one issue of the Concordian to ignore its effect. I was somewhat shocked when I picked up the September 29th issue of the Concordian and at first glanceContinue Reading