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Disconnect to reconnect

This past week I’ve spent most of my time in some form of transit. Whether it be on a plane, bus or car, choir tour…

Spring in the mountains

I spent spring break with 14 other Concordia students in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Kentucky. The trip, organized by senior Nathaniel Cook, aimed to…

Why we need more de Klerks

With ongoing catastrophes around the globe, the world needs more selfless men and women: people who are willing to go beyond their comfort zones to…

Spring break blues

Oh, this week. I am saying this with a tone of disappointment and regret. Disappointment at the fact that I am back, and regret because…

We are all responsible for peace

The world is different now; with the introduction of democracies and the United Nations, our thoughts about wars and diplomacy have progressed. Intolerance of ethnic…

Go East, young man!

So, my dearest Cobber children, I feel like on this day there is something that must be said. I live in East complex. I know,…

Lessons on the road of life

Can you feel it– the change in the air, the upbeat conversations across campus, the sudden shift toward optimism? Yes my friends, it’s almost that…

V-Day musts

Here are some things people definitely SHOULD do on Valentine’s Day. But don’t. Don’t ask me why. Obviously, the first is paintballing. Nothing says “I…

Pet giraffes and parties

Two weeks ago the African Students Union hosted an event entitled “Battling the Single Story.”  I had the privilege to attend, and I gained some…

Beat the DS rush

Let’s face it: we’re all busy. Countless research studies have shown that today’s students are more involved than ever. While the amount of classes and…

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