Building Services works to make Concordia athletic facilities ready for game day Fans arrive at the entrance of Jake Christiansen Stadium decked out in maroon and gold. The stands are full of students, parents and alumni. The Cobber spirit is buzzing through the air. Everyone finds their place in the crowd and joins along in…
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A spirited brotherhood
Cobber Nation more than guys getting together to paint themselves and do push-ups What started out as a floor-bonding experience has turned into a Concordia tradition. This year Cobber Nation has 16 participants, all of whom are looking forward to cheering our Cobbers toward the finish line. Despite Cobber Nation starting in Livedalen, several members…
Cobbers look to nature for sport
Half an hour before sunrise this Saturday the waterfowl season will open. Although hunting may not be the most followed sport on campus, there are Concordia students and faculty who are passionate about it. Concordia student Trent Peterson goes home to hunt every weekend he can. He makes sure to get home for every species…
Cobber dance team rebuilding
Losing senior members leaves Cobbers to look for new talent in the 2013-2014 season As last year came to a close, Concordia’s dance team lost several of their members due to graduation. Despite this disadvantage, the team is looking forward to the upcoming season. Their main mission is making it to nationals again in the…
Football season preview
The Concordia Cobber football team kicked off its season last Saturday against the University of Jamestown at Jake Christiansen Stadium in Moorhead. They came out ahead, defeating the Jimmies 39-14. The Cobbers are coming off of a 2012 season in which they posted an 8-2 record, finishing second in the MIAC Conference behind St. Thomas….
Cobbers find unique ways to stay active over summer
Most students use summer as a time to relax, earn a little extra cash, and reunite with family and friends back home. However, summer is also a great time to get outdoors and be active–such as these four Cobbers. Green Days Junior golf player Dana Meslow spent most of her summer at Indian Hills golf…
Women’s soccer positively adjusts to new head coach
As the fall sports get the ball rolling, the women’s soccer team kicks off their season with new head coach Kevin Roos. A new head coach and 11 freshmen joining the program make this season one for major transitioning. Roos, Jess Scherr and Baylie Young all identified team chemistry as one of the main focuses…
Golf prepares for fall season
While the official start of golf season is not until August, members of the men and women’s teams have started preparing for the upcoming season. Since the weather hasn’t been up to par, sophomore golf player Amy Mireault and some of her teammates have gone to the Bubble, a sports facility in Fargo, to practice….
Athletics reflects on year: Glas concludes first year as athletic director
With his first year as athletic director nearly behind him, Rich Glas and the rest of the Athletic Department are reflecting on how Glas’ strategic vision for the department has changed Concordia’s sports atmosphere. Glas said his vision was to improve Cobber athletics overall and increase Concordia’s MIAC All-Sports Trophy score, which averages and combines…
Fun F-M summer workouts
The end of classes, exams, and (hopefully) cold weather is coming. Summer is near. For many of us, this means days filled with work, internships, and if we’re lucky, a lake day here and there. Many Cobbers stay in the area for those fleeting months, enjoying the area’s activities and staying in shape. Taylor Thompsen,…








