In response to rising tuition costs, students around the country begin to question whether or not the degrees they’ve chosen justify the money they’ve spent. According to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder in 2013, 32 percent of college graduates never end up working in their field of study. Some Cobber alumni, however, think majors aren’t…
Gluten-free, lactose intolerant, vegan. These words appear more and more frequently on college campuses throughout the country, including Concordia. To accommodate students with dietary restrictions, Concordia’s Dining Services have made some big changes this year. Students like sophomore Hannah Wollenzien are among the rising number of students with restricted diets. Wollenzien is allergic to yeast…
Bringing a car to Concordia’s campus always has its problems, but this year proves entirely different. The 2014 parking policy has made changes by increasing fees, adjusting the lots and making parking tickets and appeals electronic. Parking Services increased parking fees this year. For example, a ticket for “improper lot” last year cost $7. This…
For most Concordia students, the announcement last spring of Fjelstad’s closing shocked many students and staff. Rumors were spread about a sudden, dramatic decrease in enrollment for the incoming freshmen class. However, people who have been looking at the numbers for the past few years though can tell you that there is nothing sudden about…