MOORHEAD, Minn. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson isn’t backing down from his secretly recorded comments that an anti-abortion group that recently pulled its support was “extremist.” Concordia College junior Kate Engstrom had a friend videotape Peterson while posing for what he believed was a photo at the school. The Fargo Forum reports he also told the 20-year-old that…
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Invasive hedge in president’s yard
The hedge at the president’s residence is an invasive species. Buckthorn, the plant in question, is an invasive species classified as a restricted noxious weed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. This means it cannot be imported, sold or transported in Minnesota. There is no requirement to remove it from private property. According to…
Music vs. Athletics; comparing differences in department budgets
Concordia’s music and athletic departments get a significant amount of attention around campus. As a liberal arts school that emphasizes involvement, students may wonder if there is much difference between the two departments’ budgets. Concordia’s new athletic director, Rich Glas, is learning the ropes of the athletic department’s budget. When asked to compare the confidential…
The appeal of the sweater
One week a year. They come out of hiding on Sunday evening and make their way around campus until the following Sunday afternoon. The maroon button-up sweaters have been worn by Concordia’s Homecoming Committee since 1989. With a break from them in 1991 to honor the school’s centennial, they returned in 1992 and have been…
Provost title may change
The search is on for a new provost for Concordia College as Mark Krejci steps down from this position. According to Judith Ward, one of two consultants hired for the search, the college hopes to have several finalists selected by March. However, the new administrator may be welcomed to the college under a new title….
Secular students propose club
The Concordia Secular Student Community submitted its intent to be an official student organization September 26th, starting the one- to two-month process for recognition. Controversy looms large over the group according to the group’s founder and faculty advisor, leaving it questionable as to whether or not the club will gain official recognition. “Seculars are a…
Coronation kicks off homecoming week
This week Concordia remembers its roots. Concordia welcomed in the 2012 homecoming week with the annual coronation ceremony on Tuesday evening. Joel Leeman and Stephanie Barnhart were crowned king and queen. “It means a lot,” Leeman said. “I’m very humbled by it. I didn’t necessarily know or think it would happen.” Hosted by coronation co-chairs…
King Intercultural Center rededicated
Martin Luther King Jr. moved outside last Friday. His bust, which had long been displayed inside the King Intercultural Center, was moved outside at last week’s rededication of the center. “It was always intended to be outside,” said Per Anderson, associate dean of Global Learning. The bust is now accompanied by a plaque with a…
For argument’s sake
The problem with any argument is the will to win. I’d rather use the term “debate,” but outside of rigidly structured academic debates, such a thing rarely exists in the day-to-day world, and instead it results in shouting down the other party. For some topics, this is fine. I don’t care what rational arguments you…
New a capella group practices modern music
For the first time in Concordia’s history, an a cappella choir is applying to be an official student organization. Concordia A Cappella, founded by senior and music education major Jason Bell, is trying to show “talent doesn’t thrive in only the music building,” Bell said. The 16-person unaccompanied choir is working on pop songs that…