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…
Reflections by Dr. Rebecca Moore and Dr. Leila Zakhirova Department of Political Science On November 16th, the Political Science department hosted a discussion on the Israel-Hamas conflict as part of our regular Politics Café series. These Café events offer an opportunity to encourage thoughtful, discipline-based discussion of contemporary political events in a less formal and…