Author: Allie Smeeth

Hello! My name is Allie Smeeth, I am currently a junior at Concordia. I am majoring in Multimedia Journalism and minoring in Communications. Throughout my time at Concordia I've been involved in Habitat For Humanity, the Concordian and am currently involved in the up and coming Family Weekend Committee. Other than doing school work, I enjoy reading, watching tv, and hanging out with my lovely fellow cobbers. I grew up in Germany and have lived in South Carolina, Nebraska and Minnesota for the past three years. After college I plan on going to grad school for communications and plan on working at a non-profit in the cities after I've completed graduate school.

Soccer coach steps down

Posted on March 21, 2013March 21, 2013 by Allie Smeeth

Women’s soccer head coach Dan Weiler stepped down on March 5 after 11 seasons with the program. Weiler has accepted a head coaching position at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va. When Weiler came to Concordia College in 2002, he was the assistant coach for the women’s soccer team. After a couple of years,…

Pre-seasons in the sun

Posted on March 14, 2013March 14, 2013 by Allie Smeeth

After a stressful mid-semester exam week, members of the golf, tennis and softball team started their pre-season practice. This year, both softball and golf headed to Arizona, and tennis headed to Florida. All three teams arrived down South for some relaxation time, team bonding and pre-season practicing. Sophomore Dana Meslow said the golf team spent…

Basketball advances in playoffs

Posted on March 7, 2013March 7, 2013 by Allie Smeeth

This year’s MIAC Championships featured a strong showing from Concordia’s basketball teams. The women placed second in the playoffs, losing 50-58 to St. Thomas in the championship final, and the men lost 67-74 to Augsburg in the semifinals. The women went on to win a bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, but lost 64-72…

Reflecting on the season: Men’s hockey

Posted on February 14, 2013February 14, 2013 by Allie Smeeth

Concordia’s men’s hockey team currently has a MIAC record of 8-6-0 heading into the end of their 2013 season. While the season hasn’t been perfect, constantly working on peeking their performance and realizing what they need to work on has enabled the Cobbers to keep going. Forward Benjamin Payne said that defense has been a…

Wrestlers maintain strong record: The team looks ahead to success at regionals

Posted on February 7, 2013February 7, 2013 by Allie Smeeth

Concordia’s men’s wrestling team has been successful this season, holding onto a 5-5-0 record as they look ahead to their next three meets and to regional competition. The men have had 221 individual wins, and have successfully pinned 69 opponents. The team’s success hasn’t happened by chance, however, but has been the product of the…

Video gets ESPN air time

Posted on January 31, 2013January 31, 2013 by Allie Smeeth

This holiday season, ESPN aired a trick video produced by six members of Concordia’s men’s basketball team. What started out as after-practice entertainment has turned into a YouTube sensation. Their video “Merry Christmas Concordia College” now has 14,011 views on YouTube… and counting. After practice, the members of the basketball team usually just go back…

No home team advantage for women’s hockey

Posted on January 24, 2013January 24, 2013 by Allie Smeeth

This season has been challenging for the Cobber women’s hockey team. Playing ten of their 14 games on the road, the women have had to adapt to a different rink almost every week. Though this arrangement isn’t ideal, head coach Brett Bruininks said he has been pleased with the make-up of this season’s team. “This…