The 2025 URSCA Symposium (previously known as COSS, Celebration of Student Scholars) was held on April 9th. The day consisted of students presenting speeches, panels, poster sessions, and art for their peers and staff to listen and ask questions about their expertise. This year, over 40 participants of all ages practiced their research and presentation…
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Smoothies have returned to DS and are here to stay
From 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Concordia students can file into Anderson Commons to stack a new drink atop their usual breakfast menu. The smoothie flavor put out is different from the last, and with everything from raspberry to “Peach Mango Power”, they still share one commonality: “I like how they’re…
South gym remodel allows Concordia golf teams new practice simulators
As the school starts to enter its final months, the athletics department is preparing to open its remodel of the South Gym to student use. Located in Memorial Auditorium, the South Gym which was once utilized mainly as a storage space will now be home to the golf team’s brand-new golf simulators. “Our goal has…
3 Cobber Records in 24 hours
MOORHEAD. — By Feb. 9, Concordia College saw history rewritten as three athletes etched their names into the record books with standout performances in their respective sports. Kyla Nygaard, Carlee Sieben and Brady Goss each broke longstanding school records, marking a major achievement for the Cobber athletic program. Sprinter Kyla Nygaard set a school record…
Men’s Basketball wins regular season finale in OT thriller as they move on to the MIAC playoffs
MOORHEAD- Concordia’s men’s basketball team capped off their regular season last Saturday February 22 at home in a matchup against Carleton. The first half went very poorly for the Cobbers as they shot a lousy 23.1% from the field and 0% from beyond the arc. With only 4:25 left in the half, the Cobbers found…
Concordia Switches to Maroon Graduation Robes
Concordia College has officially traded out the black graduation cap and gown for new maroon colored gowns, starting with the class of 2025. “…graduation attire has been updated to represent school colors! Students participating in Commencements are required to be dressed in Concordia’s new maroon and gold graduation sets,” reads the official statement sent out…
Intramurals Student ID: Swipe it or Type it
Intramural activities now require Concordia students to swipe in, in order to participate in any games. “It’s just kinda housekeeping,” said Sadie Lerum, Co-Intramural Student Director. “It’s just a universal system that everyone swipes in every time and we see your ID, we see that you are a student,” added Annika Svenningsen, Co-Intramural Student Director …
Revved up for iRacing: GrecKen Castillo leads the charge in digital motorsport racing
MOORHEAD- Tightening his grip on the steering wheel GrecKen Castillo remains at an even 50 MPH as he and 40 other NASCAR drivers follow behind the pace car. Castillo’s foot feels for the accelerator, slowly adding more and more pressure on the pedal of his driving rig. Coming up on a tight left turn the…
Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? CEC Hosts Trivia Night
The Campus Events Commission (CEC) tested Concordia students with a trivia event in The Maize on Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. Students spent their Thursday night gathered in teams of four to compete for Target Gift Cards and bragging rights by answering questions. Roughly 60 people participated in 15 teams of four and filled up…
Making the most out of a respite: Center for Holistic Health hosts Wellness Retreat
MOORHEAD, MINN.— On Feb. 6-9, Concordia College had Student Respite Days, more commonly known as “Winter Wellness Weekend.” Respite, according to the Merriam Webster, means “to grant a temporary period of relief to,” and “an interval of rest or relief.” On Feb. 6, The Center for Holistic Health (CHH) did just that. From 9…