By Madi Wimmer Several Concordia students remain on campus over winter break. This year, a little over 30 students will stay for the full break, with about 70 staying for part of it. To support those students, the Center for Holistic Health, Dining Services and Residence Life have coordinated resources to ensure students have access…
By Kaylee Robinson On November 30 at 4:00 p.m. Tactus, a small chamber ensemble of eight voices, took on the stage for the first time this year with their first recital. The performance was held in Christiansen Recital Hall at Concordia College. Tactus has members ranging from sophomores to seniors, and together they work with…
By Abigail Koenig Across Concordia’s campus students have found a wellness companion within TimelyCare, an application available to all Cobbers. It can be used anywhere in the United States, 24/7, 365 days a year, free of charge. As Concordia does not have a licensed doctor or nurse on campus, TimelyCare virtually covers each dimension of…
By: Madi Wimmer With spring registration underway, many Concordia students are navigating full classes, prerequisite errors, and uncertainty about academic overrides. The situation has led to frustration for both students and faculty, due partly to widespread misunderstandings about how the registration and override processes work. An academic override is a special permission allowing a student…
By: Averie Nurmi Concordia College’s new Assistant Director of Residential Education, Kaleen Quintero, is settling into her first year overseeing residential curriculum, staff training and the recently revamped Eco Reps program. Her position plays an important role in how students learn, grow and connect within the residence halls at Concordia College. Residence Life has been…
By Ally Morthberg Concordia’s Financial Aid Office introduced a brand-new event this semester called FAFSA and Flapjacks. It was held on Thursday, November 13th, and was a drop-in session designed to help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and ask questions about it, all while enjoying free pancakes. The event aimed…
By Noah Bloch While Concordia students may not realize it, the Student Government Association’s (SGA) 35 members are constantly working in the background of many events on campus. In simple terms, SGA acts as a middleman between the Concordia student body, its administration and its faculty. “SGA is a liaison from the student body, but…
By Daniel Scullard On Friday, Nov. 7, tables and racks in Jones AB were layered with winter clothing. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) held a winter clothing drive to give students an opportunity to prepare for the winter ahead. The event encouraged sustainability by allowing students to get rid of clothes they don’t…
By Liz Komagum Peter Haberman, the Director of Bands at Concordia College, is spending his sabbatical next semester studying the art of pantomiming under the instruction of mime Bill Bowers. Haberman will take weekly online lessons with Bowers and a 2-week intensive in New York City. In these lessons, Haberman will mime from his side…
By Ally Morthberg The Center for Student Success (CSS) hosted the “Rise and Shine Registration Event for First-Year Students” on November 7 to help incoming freshmen with the class registration process and provide guidance for any issues they ran into. Registering for classes for the first time can be confusing for new students who are…