On Tuesday, April 3, Concordia College premiered the documentary “Chosen Home,” produced by Prairie Public Broadcasting, which tells the story of how various immigrants came to live in the Fargo-Moorhead area. After the 30 minute film played in Barry Auditorium, there was a panel discussion featuring two of the immigrants who appeared in the film,…
On Thursday April 3, at 7:30 p.m., students and faculty members gathered to discuss executive orders and their impact on Concordia. This forum spoke up about Concordia’s current stances on executive orders and their tentative plans in accordance to them. Provost Susan Larson and Michael Chan, Vice President for Mission and Inclusion, led the discussion and presentation. Although transparent with their current views, Concordia officials are still…
Author: Ijeoma Oluo Rating: 4/5 stars Genre(s): Nonfiction, Social Justice, Race Publication date: January 16, 2018 Ijeoma Oluo gets real and honest in “So You Want to Talk About Race,” opening discussions about the political landscape of the United States. She focuses on systemic racism and weaves in her own experiences that show just how…
Author: Jessica Valenti Rating: 5/5 stars Genre(s): Nonfiction, Politics, Feminism Publication date: October 1, 2024 Jessica Valenti’s voice in “Abortion” is as full of rage as the millions of women impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Her expertise is on clear display with over 20 years of experience in the field of feminism,…
February is the month of love and Cupid is all around the Fargo area, but where can the festivities be found? There are lots of opportunities to get out of the house for the holiday of love, between cooking, fine dining, coffee and even pedicures! To start off, Square One Rental Kitchen and Events advertised…
Author: T.J. Klune Rating: 5/5 stars Genre(s): Fantasy, LGBTQ+ Publication date: September 21, 2021 Wallace is dead. This realization comes as he sits in a pew at his own sparsely attended funeral. Wallace was a bad person; he put profits over people, ruined all his relationships and died alone. Now Mei, a reaper who transports…
Author: Ann Liang Rating: 4.5/5 stars Genre(s): Young Adult, Contemporary, Magical Realism Publication Date: January 28, 2025 Jenna Chen and Jessica Chen are cousins; Jenna can never seem to get anything right and Jessica is the perfect daughter, student and friend. Jenna gets rejected from every Ivy League college she applied to meanwhile Jessica is…
MOORHEAD— When one thinks of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” they may initially think of Dorothy, Toto and her ragtag group of friends skipping down the yellow brick road. However, in “Wicked,” Dorothy takes a back seat for two unlikely of friends: Elphaba Thropp and Galinda Upland. Two of the witches in Oz. Originally based…
MOORHEAD — Students received emails leading up to the Nov. 5, 2024 election with instructions on what to do before the day arrived. “Also, did you know that if you live on campus you can vote in Birkeland Lounge? All you need is your Cobber ID,” said an email sent to all Concordia students on…
Today, the phrase “I’m not political” has become a common response to political conversation. This attitude is especially prevalent among young people, who may experience disillusionment with political systems, dissatisfaction with candidates and a deluge of divisive issues. However, the decision to disengage from politics is, in itself, a political stance—one that carries significant consequences. As students, we have a unique…