The upstairs dish room in Anderson Commons hums with the sound of running water and machinery. Three student workers stand in front of two clear plastic bins that are filling up with a medley of foods left over from their classmates’ plates. The students are told to empty drinks into the trough in front of…
Michael Smith reflects on his career as he prepares for his last tour In D. Michael Smith’s last year of directing choir, he had the chance to direct The Concordia Choir in his hometown of Brainerd and reflect on his career on the eve of their national choir tour. After working at Brainerd for 25…
From dining center to science labs Snackbar, coffeehouse, bookstore, post office. Normandy, the space above the Cobber bookstore, has served an array of purposes over the years. This year, it will transform once again from a storage area to a temporary lab space for the science department. Ivers and Jones Science Building are being renovated…
Professor of communication studies and theater art, Greg Carlson shows his students a glimpse of what majoring in film can do for them in the future. After several years of producing, directing and writing short films, Carlson is recognized for two of his most recent productions. Carlson showed his students what positivity and dedication in…
What is that smell? Around campus, students have noticed a nose-wrinkling smell wafting in the air. It has been most commonly noticed in the entrances of the buildings, according to sophomore, Monika Shukel. “My friend and I were leaving from choir and we saw brown footsteps coming in,” Shukel said. “It’s not super noticeable but…
Helping or hurting our community? Around campus, you can hear whispers of certain organizations being represented more than others. Within the Concordia community, college organizations have created various cliques, defined by students’ interests. Freshmen social work major, Hayley Gunderson, has noticed the different ways in which organizations have been recognized. She believes that amongst the…
A band director’s daughter grows up hearing various symphonies and sees many violins. In fourth grade, she is finally drawn to the orchestra and her journey as a violinist begins. Now a violin professor of 12 years, Jane Capistran can say she has played with Mannheim Steamroller. “I’ve heard their music for many years,” Capistran…
Black Friday came and went in a flash. People camped out, stood in line for hours on end, and scrambled for the best buys. Yet, in a privately owned boutique, Black Friday wasn’t a day of chaotic shopping. Crystal House was filled with a unique array of clothes and accessories including hand painted leather bags…
Instead of driving 40 minutes away, Cobbers now can experience the barn dance atmosphere on campus College students, and people from the community, swing dance and line dance on the shiny floors of the restored barn. The mood is set with a live country band playing in the front, and a bar in the back,…
Voices of Vision, a program that brings well-known and influential speakers to the Fargo-Moorhead area, has invited former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw to talk about his take on success in business. This is not the only year that Voices of Vision has brought a big name to this area. According to Craig Whitney, president…