By Liam Spychala Concordia College has become the target of a campus “pisser.” Many colleges in the United States have seen the creation of TikTok and Instagram accounts where the poster will allegedly urinate on a recognizable part of the college campus, such as statues or welcome signs, and posting the video of them doing…
By Corinne Schmidt MOORHEAD- Campus Events Commission (CEC) has kicked off this school year with community building activities. They’ve had over nine events this year and are not slowing down. CEC is an organization run by students for students. They plan about 80% of all student events on campus, funded through each student’s activity fee….
By Megan Noggle Barry Auditorium is full to bursting Wednesday morning. Light filters in through the windowed walls, illuminating the room within. Students lean against the walls and take up the standing room, for the many seats have long been filled. More trickle in late, one-by-one, lining up outside the doors themselves. They strain their…
Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Amid multitudes of political, environmental, and economic strife, tensions are running high in many parts of the world which greatly affects many students, faculty and staff at Concordia. Such contention can contribute to increased stress both in and outside of the classroom, which leaves some overwhelmed with what can seem like…
By Daniel Scullard Over this past summer a mural painted by Cyrus M. Running (1913-1976), a well-renowned professor at Concordia, was restored and put up next to the Parke Leadership Center on the second floor of Knutson Campus Center. Originally painted in 1966 as a memorial for Gordan S Manternach, a close friend to Cyrus,…
By Ross Motter MOORHEAD — Amid the buzz of computer-generated information, Concordia students, staff, faculty and community members are gathering this week at the Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium, “Responsibly Engaging with AI to Make a Difference in the World.” On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the 38th annual Faith, Reason and World Affairs symposium will be…
By Abigail Koenig Scott Olsen has been a fixture of Concordia college since 1987, teaching almost exclusively non-fiction writing courses and embarking on a total of 19 school sponsored overseas trips with Cobber students and staff. He is now doing a phased retirement. Phased retirement is a one or two year program where a professor…
By Abigail Koenig The Cobber Expo is an annual event in which Concordia students get the opportunity to explore the various cocurricular activities available to them. Registered student organizations set up tables with candy, crafts, raffles and posters to help attendees get to know each club. The event is officially part of the Concordia First-Year…
By Brennan Collins MOORHEAD- Cobber Football kicked off their 2025-26 season with a win on Saturday against Mayville State Illuminated by Jake Christian Stadium’s new field lights. The College’s first ever night game proved to be an event not many students, parents and alumni planned to miss including that of Mayville State who found themselves…
By George French and Liz Komagum The Carl B. Ylvisaker Library received an upgrade over the summer. The main floor has been transformed with new furniture, additional study spaces, and a refreshed layout designed to create a more inviting atmosphere for students. The biggest change to the library is the furniture. With help from Facilities,…