By: Carter Hass As a campus community, we share core values. We believe that all people are created equal, immigrants make this state great, free healthcare is a human right, and so much more. Yet our set of core values cannot be upheld without action. Our passionate words have no teeth; they are useless in…
Author: Noah Bloch
What’s your calling? The 2026 Concordia Symposium
By: Noah Bloch Do you know what your calling is? If you do, Bonnie J. Miller-McLemore might make you rethink exactly how you picture it. Miller-McLemore spoke Wednesday at Concordia’s annual Symposium and argued that we should take a step back and reexamine our purpose in life. Miller-McLemore is the author of a book on…
What’s going on with Boe?
By: Noah Bloch In August, the 16 residents of the Boe-Olsen apartments found out this would be their last semester in the building. About a week-and-a-half before classes began, residents were notified via email that the building they thought were going to call home for the school year would be closing and they would have…
CEC Karaoke Night: Kicking Off the Semester on a High Note
By Natalie Mahlum Campus Events Commission (CEC) put on their annual Karaoke Night this past Thursday in the Maize. It involved a wide variety of different genres and artists that were represented. A plethora of Concordia students sang everything from Teen Beach Movie to Alanis Morissette. It was no different this year with the freshly painted and revamped Maize full of people singing and cheering along with all the performers. CEC kicked…
Books Beyond Borders: Diversification of Literature at Concordia College
By Abigail Koenig Starting in the 2026 spring semester, there is a new club titled Books Beyond Borders (BBB) formed with the aim of exposing its members to more diverse literature from across the world and inspire thoughtful conversation about current issues. The club functions as an advanced book club that will meet to not only discuss the last…
6-7 Things to Do in the Fargo Moorhead Area Over Winter Break
Staying on campus over winter break? Live in the Fargo Moorhead area and need something to do? If so, check out this list of activities and shows that will be available over break. Depending on if you can legally drink, you may need to skip #7. 1. New Years Eve Piano Bar Attend a New Year’s…
What the Heck is SGA?
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…
What is Diwali? DEIC Hosts Celebration
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…
Not Quite a Standing Ovation: A Review of The Life of a Showgirl
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,…
BSU Looks to Further Collaborations
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….





