The midterms are fast approaching. On Nov. 6 the nation will decide if the republican majority is here to stay for the rest of the Trump’s term, or if a new blue wave will appear. Midterms generally refer to the elections that happen in between presidential election years. With news like the Kavanaugh hearings to…
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Gender wage gap issues persist at Concordia College
By: Koral Tolifson Based on national averages, women are getting paid less than men in the workforce. This wage gap arouses the potential to question whether tuition should be adjusted accordingly. If women are going into a career expecting to be paid less than the men in the same field, with the same credentials, then…
EcoHouse hosts clothing swap to promote sustainability
Old and tossed clothes have found a home at the Concordia EcoHouse. These discarded fabrics found new owners at the recent clothing swap held by the Concordia EcoHouse. The EcoHouse held a clothing swap Oct. 6 from 1-5 p.m. The event allowed students to bring old unwanted clothing to swap with other students, or simply…
Authorities determine fire on Concordia property to be arson
On the night of Sept. 25, several fire crews were called in to tackle a fire near Concordia College. Present alongside firefighters were other first responders including the police department and paramedics. Authorities were alerted of the situation at 9:36 p.m. by the Red River Regional Dispatch Center, which reports emergencies from both Cass and…
Concordia celebrates Hispanic heritage month with different events
Every day, every week and every month, it seems like society is bombarded with a different focus. Whether that be a celebration of national dog day or national pancake day, there’s always something to be celebrating. This month comes with something much more than just a time of recognition and excuse to take cute pictures…
PEAK program encourages real-world learning
The Pivotal Experiences in Applied Knowledge (PEAK) program is not only a widely recognized name on campus here at Concordia, but it is also an integrative and constantly advancing program that ceaselessly develops new ways of helping students be proactive in their community.The integration PEAK has created throughout the campus and community is what people…
Disability awareness event raises consciousness on campus
Although National Disability Month is in October, Concordia is making sure the students on campus get a jump on being informed. According to Census Bureau Reports, 1 in 5 people have a disability in the United States. Some disabilities can include vision impairment, hearing impairment, mental health conditions, brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, physical disability…
Homecoming week brings crowning of Herberg and Belz
Homecoming brings together generations of alumni and current students for a busy week of events and celebration. It is a celebration of a shared cobber-ness and the love of community that Concordia brings to the Fargo Moorhead area. This year, homecoming greets Concordia’s campus on Monday, Sept. 24 and extends through Sunday, Sept. 30. Students,…
Campus Democrats to resurface after unexpected deactivation
The recent and rather unexpected deactivation of Campus Democrats is surprising to many, especially for a predominantly liberal ELCA college such as Concordia. A small survey by the website Niche determined that 67% of responding participants at Concordia aligned with Democratic affiliation whereas 10% of the surveyed students self-identified as Republicans. But as some may…
New mental health advocate fills important campus role
With Mental Health Awareness Week in full swing, mental health is on everybody’s mind. With so many events and tables in the atrium, it would be difficult to not notice and think about mental health. But what about next week? Student Government Association created a new mental health advocate position at the end of last…









