Concordia hosted a Special Olympics track and field meet for the first time on Feb. 1, 2014. Fifteen athletes from Cass County and Valley City participated in seven events: Shot put, long jump, high jump, the 800, 200 and 60-meter and the 4 by 100-meter relay. A volunteer, David Reuter, contacted Concordia’s track and field…
MIAC honors require athletics and academic commitments Managing studies and various commitments is not an easy task. However, this past fall, 40 Concordia College athletes juggled their passion for learning and athletics successfully. This non-stop dedication enabled them to be awarded Academic All-MIAC Honors. According to sophomore cross country runner and award recipient Melissa Uhrich,…
[wzslider autoplay=”true” info=”true”] Campus was bustling last Sunday with numerous Super Bowl events taking place. Although the game was fairly one-sided, there were many Super Bowl parties in places like Hoyum, East Complex and the Maize. Hoyum Hall Council President, Quentin Markfort, organized a Super Bowl party for residents of Hoyum. Markfort came into Sunday…
Hockey teams help community’s youth one slap shot at a time Both the men and women’s hockey teams at Concordia are putting the Becoming Responsibly Engaged in the World motto into action. Through partnering with the inSports Foundation, the teams have been able to offer children across the state the opportunity to play the sport…
Cobbers get creative with team names Intramural basketball at Concordia is underway. Men’s and women’s basketball began last week with games being played in Olson Forum and Memorial Auditorium on Monday through Thursday nights. Students can form their own teams and create their own team names, and many have gotten very creative in doing so….
Although many of us are already counting down the days until we can go outside without having to bundle up, three fellow Cobbers are embracing the cold. These individuals have grown up enjoying the chilling months because freezing temperatures means they can go ice fishing. Ever since senior Chris Rud can remember, he has gone…
Whether its aiming to lose a couple of pounds, stay at a current weight, try something new such as a 10K or just remain healthy, many Concordia students have reevaluated their lifestyles and are attempting to stick to healthy lifestyles for the new year. Cobbers are making healthy lifestyle changes in a variety of ways….
From being present for sporting events, homecoming weekend, family weekend and various activities throughout the year, Kernel Cobb has become a Concordia tradition. Where does all that energy and spunk come from? Fellow Cobbers, of course. Through their dedication and non-stop attendance, Kernel Cobb has become the life of the party during Concordia events. When…
People often think of technology in terms of entertainment or social media. But have you ever wondered how technology could improve your health? Three Concordia students on campus use three different phone apps to enhance their workouts. These apps include Yoga Studio, Nike+ Running and MyFitnessPal. Delaney McKay uses Yoga Studio on a weekly basis….
Cobber athletes are determined to have successful seasons across the board Many athletes believe that having a strategic practice regime is crucial to a team’s success. Not only do these regimes enable athletes to prepare for upcoming meets, they also enable Cobber athletes to be one step ahead of the competition. According to junior Paige…