Six athletes on Concordia’s women’s soccer team received Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference awards. Juniors Libby Fresndal, Laura Prosinski and Elizabeth Robinson made All-Conference. Marta Prosinski and Jamie St. Germain were All-Conference Honorable Mentions, and Jessica Scherr was awarded the All-MIAC Sportsmanship award. This season was a season of transition, with a new head coach and…
Author: Quinn Kragenbring
Health habits over the holidays
Family, presents, cold weather and food all come along with the holiday season. But with fewer opportunities to spend time outdoors and more events with fatty and sugary foods, how can students work to stay healthy? Many Concordia students take the opportunity to go home over the holidays and celebrate with their family. “I like…
Winter sports preview
Men’s Hockey The Men’s Hockey team started out their season with two wins. The team defeated St. Johns 2-0 and Hamline 6-1 in the 2013 Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Hockey Showcase Nov. 2-3. “It’s fun to be able to put some pucks in the net. Scoring eight goals on the weekend and only giving…
Hampton receives MIAC honor
15 kills against St. Thomas won senior Kayla Hampton MIAC player of the week Kayla Hampton was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference hitter of the week Oct. 15 with 15 kills in Concordia’s volleyball game against St. Thomas, putting her season total at 216. Hampton’s coaches and teammates find her very deserving of this honor…
Coach captures 401st win
Mosser wan’t aware he was about to reach milestone win Concordia’s head volleyball coach, Tim Mosser, won his 400th match as head coach in the game against Carthage Oct. 5. The team’s win against St. Thomas Oct. 9, Mosser’s 401st win, proved to be more memorable. After losing two matches the previous night, Mosser was…
Tailgating: A fun tradition at Homecoming
The Tailgating Committee started planning their event nine months ago. After a lot of preparation, one early morning and more than 140 handmade posters, the tailgating began. Students, alumni, families and fans all gathered in camaraderie at the tailgating event before the homecoming game. This year the event took place at noon next to the…
First annual Zombie Run a success
Campus Entertainment Commission, or CEC, welcomed October to Concordia in style with the first annual Zombie Run last Saturday. The Zombie Run consisted of running a course around campus with four different “Zombie Zones” throughout. The course started and ended at the bell tower. Most students at the event participated in the run, while some…
Athletic trainers and coaches take good care of athletes
Trainers and coaches understand both the physical and emotional stress injuries put on athletes Injuries can occur in a split second. Yet the process of physical healing can take many more months. On campus there are two full-time athletic trainers, one assistant athletic trainer and two graduate student assistants taking care of the injured Cobber…
Game-ready field takes work
Building Services works to make Concordia athletic facilities ready for game day Fans arrive at the entrance of Jake Christiansen Stadium decked out in maroon and gold. The stands are full of students, parents and alumni. The Cobber spirit is buzzing through the air. Everyone finds their place in the crowd and joins along in…
Cobbers look to nature for sport
Half an hour before sunrise this Saturday the waterfowl season will open. Although hunting may not be the most followed sport on campus, there are Concordia students and faculty who are passionate about it. Concordia student Trent Peterson goes home to hunt every weekend he can. He makes sure to get home for every species…