I can say, without hesitation, that I have never had a truly challenging class in college. This doesn’t mean I haven’t stayed up until 4 a.m. trying to finish papers. I haven’t always received A’s on tests or assignments. So, you may be asking yourself, “What exactly is his point here? College is super hard.”…
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‘Around for a long time’
Senator Franken focuses on cost of college, among other topics during visit to Concordia In a room teeming with student supporters, and a plethora of blue and yellow campaign signs, Sen. Al Franken took to the stage Monday afternoon to address the students of Concordia. “I want to congratulate the person who has their entire…
ITS understaffed
Downed printers, connection problems and email troubles have plagued students since the days of orientation. Several frustrated students have to wonder: why all the problems? This year, Information Technology Services has been struggling with a shortage of staff members. With so few members on their staff, many problems cannot be addressed quickly. Luke Papenfuss, Assistant…
A new year means big changes for The Concordian
Reader engagement, visual appeal among goals Let’s all be honest with ourselves right now. How many people on campus actually knew we had a weekly, student-run newspaper until you started reading this? Now, I am sure many people could answer yes to that question. But I will pose an even better question: How many people…
Cobbers win statistics competition
Moorhead, MN – Four Concordia math majors recently entered into the Midwest Undergraduate Data Analytics Competition, taking home the gold. Sophomore Tom Dukatz and Seniors Bryce Frentz, Megan Menth and Erin Twohy represented Concordia, participating in the 24-hour frenzy of data analysis and representation. The MUDAC takes place at Winona State University in Minnesota, and…
Calendar talk: New proposal considered
Though Concordia opted against the supposed “1-3-3-1” schedule, talk of the academic calendar has only increased. Concordia’s Student Government Association recently held a voting/poll system in the Atrium to gauge students’ support of the “1-3-3-1.” They also gathered input on the idea of a “4-3-1” schedule consisting of a “normal” Concordia semester followed by a…
Walking with Cobber pride: Concordia graduate-turned- model finds runway in Paris
Eliza Hartmann, who graduated from Concordia with a biology major last December, decided to pick everything up and move to New York City to try her hand at modeling. And so far it has worked out. Hartmann moved to New York in January and a few days later she signed to Fusion Models. “I went…
Dance marathon 2014: ‘For the Kids’
Members of the Fargo-Moorhead community raised $12,218 during Dance Marathon on Saturday. The money raised will go to Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, which is a member of the Children’s Miracle Network. The Children’s Miracle Network raises money for children’s hospitals across the United States. One of the benefits of being a Children’s Miracle Network…
1-3-3-1: The future of Concordia?
The pros and cons of an academic calendar change Concordia College could be one of the first colleges in the nation to implement a new type of academic calendar. Eric Eliason, dean of the college and vice president of academic affairs, has written a proposal to change the current “4-4” academic calendar to a “1-3-3-1”…
The winning platform: SGA President and Vice President elected
Alyssa Coop and Dan Remes have been elected SGA President and Vice President for the 2014-2015 school year. On Tuesday students cast their votes for the next representatives of the student body at Concordia. Coop and Remes won with 497 votes, and Zach Lipp and Carson Ouellette trailed behind with 267 votes. Coop and Remes…