In today’s society, you are either a liberal or a conservative. Either you believe 100 percent of the political ideologies of one party, or you believe 100 percent of the political ideologies of the other party, and that is pretty much it. Anywhere in between is not acceptable, according to the modern polarized political spectrum….
Right down the street from Concordia’s campus is a beautiful building home to thousands of the Midwest’s artistic treasures. Open to the public from 1 to 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the Rourke Art Gallery and Museum is within walking distance of campus and is completely free for students. Going to art museums…
Last Saturday morning I, along with roughly 60 other Concordia students and faculty, planted 52 trees on the edge of campus as part of a Student Environmental Alliance (SEA) event. As of late, Concordia has been big on ideas of sustainability. Every residence hall on campus has a few eco-reps who give friendly reminders about…
Concordia College’s mission statement reads as follows: “The purpose of Concordia College is to influence the affairs of the world by sending into society thoughtful and informed men and women dedicated to the Christian life.” This is a lie. Well, only part of it is a lie. While Concordia College is no doubt sending into…
As leaves fall from the trees and sunshine sparkles across campus, the appreciation for the environment and collective push for sustainability is as fitting as ever. But, as we settle into the challenge of progressing on these topics, the politics cannot be avoided. Dr. Eban Goodstein, an expert in the field of sustainability, gave a…
Wednesday, Oct. 11, marked the International Day of The Girl Child, and many people across social media made posts to mark the day. Many issues were discussed, and one of the most prominent ones was the fact that sexism, illiteracy, and poverty are some of the factors that affect girls negatively and limit their potentials…
In the wake of a student death there lies a certain hush across campus. Both the Fargo-Moorhead and Cobber community are recovering from the loss of a student who was described to be a joy to all around him. Many students have been feeling the void of his presence and are reminded of how truly…
The debate over effective ways to prevent mass shootings has been going on for a very long time. Despite the recent increase in the frequency of mass shootings, the people in our nation have not come to an agreement on which avenue to pursue when it comes to preventing future mass shootings. Some say that…
Last week, President Trump made a trip to Puerto Rico to visit the victims of Hurricane Maria. Just like many people, I was waiting to see how this trip would go and hoping that, for once, there would be something positive for the media to report about the president of the United States. However, the…
There is a recent trend in the sports community where many black athletes are taking a knee against racism. Throughout the past week, I have heard a lot of white students ask, “so why exactly are they taking a knee?” and the most popular answer I have heard from all these conversations is “they are…