By Liz Komagum On Jan. 31 at 7pm, Lamba Delta Sigma (LDS) held its 20th annual pageant, Mx. Concordia, in the Centrum. The event was a fundraiser for the YWCA Cass Clay, LDS’s main philanthropic partner. 5 contestants competed this year for the title of Mx. Concordia. Our contestants this year were Mr. Exercise Science, Ty Winn; Mx. Theatre, Aidan Sears; Mr. Choir, Hudson Hall;…
By: Kaylee Robinson Photo Credit to Emma Lebert Photography On January 30 at 7:30 p.m., a small downtown store in Fargo, ND called Parachigo hosted a sold-out concert with four student bands from Concordia College. The four student bandsthat performed were Last Minute Dream, Spl!t Ends, Performance Anxiety, and Lucky Crayfish. “Parachigo is an Asian, queer-owned venue where they open their space to musicians and crafters and whatnot.” Tabitha…
By Kaylee Robinson On Monday, Jan 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Atrium of Concordia College was filled with students making toys for dogs and cats. Hosted by the Community Engagement Committee of Campus Events Commission (CEC), students were provided with supplies to create these toys for two local shelters in the Fargo-Moorhead area called…
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 Note: All photos courtesy of CEC On Nov. 14 in the dark, quiet Centrum, Cobber students were found dancing their hearts out from 9 p.m. to midnight while donning matching black headphones colored with red, blue and green LED lights. Silent discos have become a widespread form of entertainment for people across…
By Lydia Schouten From choir related symposiums and lectures to watching choral programs from across Minnesota perform, going to the Minnesota American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference presents many opportunities for vocal music education majors. President of ACDA affiliations at Concordia, Carly Comstock has gone to this event two years in a row and has…
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 Brennan Collins MOORHEAD — Inspirational speaker Hunter Pinke arrived on campus last Sunday sharing his story with the goal of inspiring just one student in the crowd. A star athlete and high school Valedictorian, Pinke was offered a scholarship to play football for the University of North Dakota. Tragically, in 2019 a skiing accident left…
By Madi Wimmer At Concordia College, Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is more than a cultural event; it’s a bridge between community, memory, and identity. Celebrated on campus from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, the annual event honors loved ones who have died and invites students of all backgrounds to learn about and experience its…
By Brigit Wuolle On Thursday, Oct. 9, Psychology Club hosted an awareness event on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The vice president of the club, Weslee Terry (pictured), gave a presentation where she shared facts about OCD as well as her own personal experience. This event is part of a larger series of events that the Psychology…