Cobbers engaged in Circle K are getting an opportunity to act out Concordia’s mission through community service, and members get to volunteer in a variety of areas. Circle K International is a community service organization, said Lankin Tyll, Concordia Circle K vice president. Circle K is the collegiate version of Kiwanis International. Kiwanis’ official webpage…
Category: Community
NoDAPL brings National Day of Protest to local community
On the National Day of Protest, the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline continued in Fargo. On Tuesday, Concordia students and community members marched on Veterans Memorial Bridge to spread the message that building the pipeline infringes on indigenous rights, water safety and the climate’s health. The National Day of Protest is a nation-wide movement…
MPIRG and SEA organize against Dakota Access
Around 60 people gathered on the Veterans Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Burrowed in coats, hats and mittens the people held their signs of protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline and Fargo police involvement to passing cars. Children even got involved; a young boy made a sign saying, “Don’t go to the dark side. Save the…
Local students on the march
DAPL visibly opposed by Student Environmental Alliance “Water is life, water is life!” the college students shouted as they walked along 8th Street. They held their hand-painted cardboard signs high, expressing “We stand with Standing Rock,” “Oil is not sustainable,” “Protect water, protect life” and more. Passerbyers stopped and stared, horns blared from cars, KVRR…
Students question ethics of Concordia’s investments
There has been a movement spreading through a number of colleges. It calls for social and sustainable responsibility, business ethics and change. This movement asks its institutions to rethink their investments and to partner with businesses that better match the institutions ideals and teachings. This movement has come to Concordia as “Divest Concordia.” The divestment…
In memory of
Concordia sophomore Lucas Anderson passed away this past Saturday in his family’s home. Anderson, age 26, was a talented pianist, and his talent was greatly admired by his peers and mentors, namely Dr. Jay Hershberger, Anderson’s private teacher. Anderson is greatly missed, and The Concordian would like to offer our sincere condolences to his family….
New Fargo deli, traditional foods
New downtown Fargo establishment BernBaum’s carries on the tradition of the Jewish New York deli, offering the classics one can expect like bagels, pickled fish, cured meats and … hotdogs? Fargo natives Andrea Baumgardner along with business partner and husband Brett Bernath said their new bagel shop, which is located at 115 Roberts St. N,…
1 Million Cups serve up local internships
If open job positions don’t grab attention, free coffee will. On Jan. 27, students from Concordia were invited to attend “Internship Day” as a part of 1 Million Cups at Barry Hall in downtown Fargo. 1 Million Cups is an event hosted by Emerging Prairie held every Wednesday at the Stage at Island Park in…
Major cuts: Concordia admin announces program changes
In an email sent to Concordia faculty and alumni on Jan. 29, Concordia President William Craft officially announced program changes designed to remedy the $2.7 million budget shortfall. Minutes later, Concordia Dean Eric Eliason sent a similar email to students. The emails said nine majors will no longer be offered to incoming students: classical studies,…
Cobber faculty featured in F-M Shakespearefest
For its second production of the annual WinterArts festival, the artistic community of Fargo-Moorhead has chosen to highlight the life, works and influence of William Shakespeare, the famed English playwright and poet. This year’s festival opens with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra’s third concert of their Masterworks Concert Series, titled “Romeo & Juliet.” “We’ve never done…