Head coach Burgau steps down after 36 seasons to take on assistant role For the past 36 seasons, Bucky Burgau has held the role of head coach for Concordia’s baseball team. Burgau’s coaching style has enabled Concordia to win 662 games and 403 MIAC tournaments. At the end of this season Burgau will be switching…
Author: Allie Smeeth
Men’s soccer pushes through season
Even though season has just begun, the men on Concordia’s soccer team are aiming to get to this year’s MIAC playoffs. The team is currently 2-8-1. During the week from 5:15 p.m. – 7 p.m. the men are outside bonding as a team and toning their skills at practice for the upcoming games. According to…
Cobbers hang onto coveted trophy another year
Along with a fourth consecutive win, the cobbers keep The Troll until they face off against St. Olaf next year The Cobbers are on a roll, taking down yet another team to put their record at four wins and zero losses for the 2013 season. On Saturday Sept. 28 they defeated St. John’s 24-14 at…
Students enjoy unique athletic clubs
Every Sunday evening Olson Forum converts into a quidditch pitch. Yes, you heard that right; the game of quidditch is played on Concordia grounds. Despite not having flying brooms at hand, senior Justin Rodeberg explained how Concordia students play the wizard’s sport very similarly to how it is portrayed in the Harry Potter books. “Everyone…
A spirited brotherhood
Cobber Nation more than guys getting together to paint themselves and do push-ups What started out as a floor-bonding experience has turned into a Concordia tradition. This year Cobber Nation has 16 participants, all of whom are looking forward to cheering our Cobbers toward the finish line. Despite Cobber Nation starting in Livedalen, several members…
Cobber dance team rebuilding
Losing senior members leaves Cobbers to look for new talent in the 2013-2014 season As last year came to a close, Concordia’s dance team lost several of their members due to graduation. Despite this disadvantage, the team is looking forward to the upcoming season. Their main mission is making it to nationals again in the…
Cobbers find unique ways to stay active over summer
Most students use summer as a time to relax, earn a little extra cash, and reunite with family and friends back home. However, summer is also a great time to get outdoors and be active–such as these four Cobbers. Green Days Junior golf player Dana Meslow spent most of her summer at Indian Hills golf…
Golf prepares for fall season
While the official start of golf season is not until August, members of the men and women’s teams have started preparing for the upcoming season. Since the weather hasn’t been up to par, sophomore golf player Amy Mireault and some of her teammates have gone to the Bubble, a sports facility in Fargo, to practice….
Weather continues to hinder teams
Calendars may say spring is here, but current weather conditions have members of Concordia’s softball and baseball teams begging to differ. Teams have been removing snow from the athletic fields and rescheduling practices to accommodate the weather. Though temperatures are rising, the teams are not quite in the clear yet, as they are now starting…
Snow keeps spring sports inside
While the calendars may say that it’s spring, winter weather conditions persist at Concordia. For the tennis, baseball and softball teams, this has meant a change of schedule. Non-stop snow and sleet have left all three teams practicing indoors and canceling games. Despite having to share Memorial’s courts with baseball and softball, senior tennis player…