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Clearing Up The Rumors on Memorial and The Pool
On Monday, March 16 Memorial Auditorium closed to begin renovations. The decision was made last fall shortly after the semester had started. “It is a fully fundraised project, so there are no campus or tuition dollars being used for this project.” Dallas Fossum, director of Facilities Management, said. Fossum says with the help of alumni and other businesses, they were able to make these…
Peace, Be Still: Concordia’s Gospel Ensemble
By Abigail Koenig Peace, Be Still is Concordia’s gospel ensemble led by 4th year student Qwame Martin started late last fall semester. “The music happens when you take your eyes off the paper and you actually feel the music, and be in sync with the people around you,” said Martin. Martin is double majoring in psychology and Spanish. He is current a member of…
A Night at the Ball: Concordia College Opera Presents “Cinderella” by Pauline Viardot
By Natalie Mahlum The opera is steadily approaching, and this year Concordia is putting on a classic. This year’s production is of cult classic Cinderella, featuring a cast of 20 students. Svea Hagen, 5th year flex student is playing Cinderella. The history of the opera at Concordia is an interesting one. Robin Griffeath, vocal professor and director of the opera said, “For about 10 years before I arrived, they had started off with a scenes program. Doing…
Connecting Cobbers and Finding Fulfillment: The Homecoming Committee is Hiring
By Abigail Koenig The application for the 2026-2027 Homecoming Committee is open until January 30. The committee plans all student and alumni facing homecoming events on campus, starting in February. While they play very involved roles, the group emphasizes how rewarding the process is, and they pride themselves on being hardworking. Eden Weinhandl, a co-event coordinator, calls being a part of the committee one of the most fulfilling things she’s done in college. “I think it’s just…
Staying on Campus for Break? Here’s What Support Looks Like
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…
Taking on the Stage: Tactus Chamber Ensemble
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…
Anytime, Anywhere, TimelyCare: Around-the-clock support for Cobbers
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…
From Waitlist to Enrollment: Making Sense of Concordia’s Override Process
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…
Concordia College’s Residence Life Welcomes Kaleen Quintero
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…