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Author: Karen Besonen

Karen Besonen is a senior Multimedia Journalism major, originally from Apple Valley, Minnesota. She is an enthusiast of music, along with keeping a personal blog and following the action on Capital Hill. She has a passion for traveling and philanthropic work, and with her degree, she hopes to work for a Christian nonprofit that fights the trafficking and exploitation of children.

Students participate in Take Back the Night

Posted on October 9, 2013October 8, 2013 by Karen Besonen

Around 40 Concordia students marched in Take Back the Night to raise awareness and spark dialogue on rape and domestic violence on Oct. 1. The Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Fargo, N.D. teamed up with Concordia’s Student Government Association and Campus Service Commission to march down Broadway in Fargo to protest the sexual assault…

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Homecoming King and Queen crowned

Posted on October 9, 2013October 8, 2013 by Karen Besonen

Colin Sullivan and Carly Grandner were named Concordia’s 79th Homecoming King and Queen Monday night. “I was really shocked, but in the best way possible,” Sullivan said. He says he was humbled to have been chosen for this honor by a school he loves so much. Sullivan is the co-president for the Straight and Gay…

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Students discuss Pope’s recent statements

Posted on October 2, 2013October 3, 2013 by Karen Besonen

Pope Francis was recently interviewed about social issues in the world, and Catholic students at Concordia are praising his proactive comments regarding homosexuality, contraceptive methods and abortion. In Pope Francis’ most recent interview, he encouraged Catholics to focus on all issues of the world, not only the three mentioned above. He also emphasized the need…

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Babb’s Coffee House

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Karen Besonen

It’s no secret that Cobbers run on caffeine in its various forms. I personally have four to five cups of coffee a day to get me through twelve hours of BREWing. While there are several places on campus you can grab a “cup-a-joe” going off campus to coffee shops is a lot more experiential. Coffee…

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Global Education pushes exploration seminars

Posted on September 25, 2013September 24, 2013 by Karen Besonen

Students exploring study abroad opportunities gathered Sept. 17 at the Global Learning Expo to examine their options. These students now have an additional seven programs to choose from, which were added to the most recent roster of 35 programs. Concordia offers a variety of study abroad options, including semester-long and full-year programs. There are Exploration…

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Cru will not seek official recognition

Posted on September 18, 2013September 18, 2013 by Karen Besonen

With the recent approval of the Student Secular Community as an official organization, Concordia students have speculated as to whether the Christian group Campus Crusade for Christ will apply to be officially recognized by Concordia College. The group has confirmed that they will not be seeking approval this year. Cru is a Christian organization that…

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CEC offers budget-friendly social events

Posted on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013 by Karen Besonen

With classes in full swing and homework piling up, students are looking for ways to de-stress. Campus Entertainment Committee is offering a variety of on campus events this year for the fraction of the cost that would be required for doing the same activities off campus. Concordia students pay a $214 activity fee in their…

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