Category: Nation
Mourners at the Supreme Court honor the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Not Guilty: Split Senate acquits Trump of impeachment
Politics Cafe cultivates conversation surrounding impeachment
Impeachment hearings bring questions
Student voting turnout doubled in 2018 midterm elections
Extreme cold weather poses safety concern to students
Public officials recently applied the label “polar vortex” to describe severe weather conditions sweeping across the U.S. Record-low temperatures caused hundreds of Midwest colleges to cancel classes and close facilities, leading to numerous difficulties for students — both at Concordia College and other institutions. From health risks due to the weather, to accessing safe transportation,…
Tim Walz brings diversity, new faces to cabinet
Since being elected to public office, Gov. Tim Walz has wasted no time in filling out his cabinet. The governor evaluated more than 500 applicants with help from Lt. Gov. Penny Flannagan, who led the transition team during their search. After reviewing the candidates for several weeks, Walz finalized his picks on Friday, Jan. 4…
Concordia alum receives Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award
On Oct. 5, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum awarded Concordia College alum and former U.S. secret service agent Clint Hill with the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest accolade for its citizens. The award honors present and former North Dakotans who have made great achievements in their fields, and who have well represented…
So, what’s up with midterms?
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…