In classical psychology, the term cognitive dissonance is often referenced when discussing conflicting emotions, views, perspectives, emotions and values. Cognitive dissonance includes the conflict between actions and values. For example, an individual who represents a movement that emphasizes equality and compassion while at the same time participating in and promoting non-compassionate actions or values, may…
SATIRE FROM THE SCARBROUGH REPORT These days, everything in politics and the news is already a joke, so the writer of this column has decided to forfeit the story this week and instead report on this month’s horoscopes. Besides, satire writers will be out of jobs pretty soon, anyway. Let’s be real: everything is either…
Besides guns, beer, and football, the First Amendment is by far the most cherished luxury of the American people. With this amendment we are legally permitted to openly criticize our nation’s leaders, protest, burn the flag, spew hate speech, the list goes on. From that list, it seems as though the only thing First Amendment…
Note: the following opinions of Liam Nuhring, opinion author, should not be treated as the gospel truth in self-defense training. With domestic-born terrorism and active shooter situations occurring both in public and on college campuses at an alarming rate, Concordia College recommends the following procedure for effectively maintaining your safety in the event of a…
“Where are you from?” “I am from Kenya,” says Caroline Murigu, a freshman. “Oh wow, so do you have lions in your house?” Where people get these idea is what baffles many international students who have to answer weird, funny, and sometimes disturbing questions. Sometimes I try to blame the media, but at the same…
In the weeks since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, environmental activists and scientists across the globe have raised their concerns about the future health of the earth. Political views aside, the current environmental crisis is not slowing down and is certainly not going to improve by a complete lack of acknowledgment. Need proof? According…
United States Counselor to the President and Chief Strategist Stephen Bannon has released his vision for the next four years. His strategy is based directly on a number of popular articles released by the satirical newspaper, the Onion. Bannon says following this plan for the future is the best way to ensure absolute control of…
“Hey, how are you?” “Good, and you?” “I am fine, thank you.” This interaction is a daily part of the Minnesota nice, happy Cobber lifestyle. But why do people ask that? Is it because they really want to know how your day was, or is it just a filler phrase? Well, I don’t have an…
Becoming Responsibly Engaged in the World. We hear or read these words at least a few times every week while here at Concordia College. But is saying them really doing anything? Are Cobbers responsibly engaged citizens of the world — or even of our own country? We are involved in countless activities both on and…
The Women’s March on Washington, the largest civil rights protest on American soil, generated plenty of criticism from conservatives, men who believe “rabid feminists” are ruining masculinity, and women who claim they don’t need feminism at all. Although this march wasn’t solely a protest against the GOP’s dream of defunding Planned Parenthood and banning abortions,…