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…
Shit happens. But lately, it has felt like a lot of shit keeps happening in quick succession, not only at Concordia, but in the world as a whole. Trump threatens the livelihood of thousands of immigrants, we lost a Cobber, natural disasters have devastated multiple areas, and another mass shooting took the lives of 58…
When Colin Kaepernick, star National Football League player, started kneeling during the national anthem at NFL games, fans and the media erupted in outrage. News coverage everywhere read, “NFL player protests anthem.” This headline, while divisive enough to increase viewership numbers, was quite misleading. The reasons behind why he was kneeling, and why others started…
Weekends are dead on campus. On Saturdays and Sundays, it feels like the whole campus is sleeping, preparing for the coming school week. One thing I have heard many of my classmates and friends say is there is nothing to do in Fargo/Moorhead on the weekends. Usually the claim is that unless you are 21…
As we settle into the semester and our everyday routine, one of the our daily pit-stops lies as unacknowledged as ever; our on-campus Anderson Commons, known colloquially as DS. The common meeting grounds to Concordia’s social interactions cranks out over a thousand happy bellies each day. Providing countless laughs and social introductions, DS serves as…