By Noah Bloch While Concordia students may not realize it, the Student Government Association’s (SGA) 35 members are constantly working in the background of many events on campus. In simple terms, SGA acts as a middleman between the Concordia student body, its administration and its faculty. “SGA is a liaison from the student body, but…
By Noah Bloch Diwali, a major cultural and religious celebration, came to Concordia on Saturday, hosted by The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC). “I think it’s important to have these kinds of events, to be able to have that opportunity to go in and just learn about something new,” says Signature Events Coordinator Siam…
By Averie Nurmi On Oct. 3, Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”. As someone who’s been a fan of her music since 2019, I was excited to hear something new from her. But after my first full listen, I walked away underwhelmed. As a listener, I’m drawn to lyrics,…
By Noah Bloch Moorhead – The Black Student Union (BSU) had a group of around twenty returning members at their first non-board meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 24. President Casper Miller was slightly disappointed to see a lack of new members as she has her sights set on involving more of the student body with BSU….
By Corinne Schmidt MOORHEAD- Campus Events Commission (CEC) has kicked off this school year with community building activities. They’ve had over nine events this year and are not slowing down. CEC is an organization run by students for students. They plan about 80% of all student events on campus, funded through each student’s activity fee….
By Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Since its opening on July 28, 7Brew has already made itself a pillar of many Moorhead residents’ daily lives due to its unique business model and plethora of drink options. Whether a person is craving a hot black coffee or a Firecracker Fizz, 7Brew seems to have something for everyone. …
Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Amid multitudes of political, environmental, and economic strife, tensions are running high in many parts of the world which greatly affects many students, faculty and staff at Concordia. Such contention can contribute to increased stress both in and outside of the classroom, which leaves some overwhelmed with what can seem like…
By Daniel Scullard Over this past summer a mural painted by Cyrus M. Running (1913-1976), a well-renowned professor at Concordia, was restored and put up next to the Parke Leadership Center on the second floor of Knutson Campus Center. Originally painted in 1966 as a memorial for Gordan S Manternach, a close friend to Cyrus,…
By Scarlett Trager September is National Suicide Prevention Month (NSPM) in the United States. An important month for a serious topic: suicide and mental health. Many people struggle with their mental health, which is why our campus brings recognition to NSPM. Different faculty and student organizations acknowledge this matter. Michelle Draxten, the Health Promotion Coordinator at…
By Brigit Wuolle There have already been two mass school shootings resulting in injuries or deaths since the 2025-2026 school year started: one in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, and another in Evergreen, Colorado, on Sept. 10. These acts of violence have steadily become part of life. Students now prepare for active shooters just like they…