By Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Concordia was founded on Halloween in 1891, and since its erection there have been rumors surrounding potential ghouls roaming campus. In the college’s long and storied past, certain events have led both students and faculty to believe that this paranormal activity is plausible. In honor of the upcoming Halloween holiday…
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Asking “Big Questions” Through Art – Jessica Chipman Joins Concordia as New Visiting Assistant Professor of Theater
By Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – After theater faculty shakeups last year, Concordia has brought in a new visiting assistant professor of theater, Jessica Chipman. Chipman, a playwright originally from Iowa, worked in the high school setting and directed theater in Minnesota before coming to Concordia to share her talents with students. “I started out as…
Live From Moorhead, it’s Concordia-On-Air! Campus TV Program Begins New Season
By Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Concordia-On-Air (COA), Concordia’s co-curricular live news and entertainment program, aired its first show of the 2025-2026 season at 6 p.m. on September 17, 2025. T The student-led COA team, which receives guidance from communication studies and theatre arts (CSTA) department faculty, works to put together both informational and entertainment-based segments…
Brand New 7 Brew – Lucky Numbered Drink Store is a Hit With “A-Latte” of Students
By Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Since its opening on July 28, 7Brew has already made itself a pillar of many Moorhead residents’ daily lives due to its unique business model and plethora of drink options. Whether a person is craving a hot black coffee or a Firecracker Fizz, 7Brew seems to have something for everyone. …
Chapel for the Healing of the Nations – Finding Peace at Concordia Amidst Global Conflict
Saige Mattson MOORHEAD – Amid multitudes of political, environmental, and economic strife, tensions are running high in many parts of the world which greatly affects many students, faculty and staff at Concordia. Such contention can contribute to increased stress both in and outside of the classroom, which leaves some overwhelmed with what can seem like…
“The Three Bears”- Music and Theatre Art departments colla-bear-ate on opera production
MOORHEAD – For the first time since the implementation of the opera program at Concordia, an opera will be performed on the Frances Frazier Comstock Theater main-stage, a feat for the budding collaboration between the music and Theatre Art departments. Concordia’s operas have traditionally been performed in the Centrum, a space which is not designed…
A meaningfully orchestrated tour – The Concordia Orchestra travels to Tennessee
MOORHEAD – Conductor Kevin Sütterlin and The Concordia Orchestra made their way down south to Memphis, Tennessee to perform a myriad of pieces throughout the week of Oct. 27, 2024. After kicking off the ensemble’s annual fall tour by playing in Detroit Lakes, MN, ensemble members boarded a coach bus for a lengthy 16 hours…
Creating class clowns – professor invites guest to help students write and perform stand-up comedy
MOORHEAD — The lab theater was transformed into a comedy club on Friday, Nov. 8, where students and special guests were given the opportunity to perform stand-up comedy. At the event, titled “Laughing Through It,” a jam-packed audience of approximately 100 attendees were given the opportunity to enjoy jokes about a variety of topics, the…
Continuing the promise for accessible tuition – Concordia Promise initiative renewed for second year
The Concordia Promise has officially been renewed for a second year at Concordia after increased enrollment and a large number of students receiving the benefits of the program point to its success. The Concordia Promise is an initiative first implemented by Concordia at the beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year, offering free tuition to students…







