The weather forecast was incorrect about the temperatures on Saturday, Feb. 2. TheWeatherChannel.com had predicted temperatures to be in the twenties, a hopeful prospect for the twenty- one snowboarders and skiers that boarded vans early Saturday morning to head to the Andes Tower Hills in Alexandria, Minn. But at 8:00 a.m., as they boarded the…
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A classic fare comes to Concordia
Alone on Valentine’s Day this year? Don’t worry about it. Grab some friends and head down to the Francis Frazier Comstock main stage production of “Boeing Boeing” to hear about Bernard’s romantic problems and you might feel better about your situation afterwards. This play, originally written in French by Marc Camoletti, follows the hectic love…
Who will be the next Mr. Concordia? A Q&A session.
Name: Jared Hernandez Class: Junior Major(s)/Minor(s): Nursing major with minors in classical studies and history Are you single and ready to mingle?: Oh yeah! Why did you apply for Mr. Concordia?: Some upper-level nursing students hustled me and I thought it would be fun. What is your talent?: Shake it like jello, make the boys…
Library director retires after 32 years
Concordia faculty member, Sharon Hoverson, will be retiring within the next month. She will be leaving her position as library director after 32 years of service to the Carl B. Ylvisaker Library on campus. Hoverson, a Concordia grad, has been the Library Director since 2004, overseeing all of the operations at the library. She has…
Concordia grad inspires students
Home, love and faith. Three small words that hold an infinite amount of meaning. Three small words that Melanie Hoffert explores at length in her intricately crafted nonfiction book “Prairie Silence.” “Prairie Silence,” which was released earlier this month, is an honest look at life on the prairie of North Dakota – how it shapes…
Dancers to perform ‘The Nutcracker’
A 26-year holiday tradition, “The Nutcracker” will be performed this weekend by the Bonnie Haney Dance and Performing Company at the Moorhead High School stage. Performances will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday and 7 p.m. on Saturday. More than 100 people, ages four to 21, will participate in the show, said Bonnie Haney,…
Rockin’ round the Christmas tree with SIC
Classic Christmas tunes floated through the atrium Monday, Dec. 3 as the Student Involvement Committee hosted their first-ever holiday party. Student organization leaders were invited to join in the festivities and celebrate all they have accomplished this semester. The “Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree with SIC” party involved lots of planning and brainstorming. To begin,…
Theatrophilia: Frivolities, Curiosities, and Confusions
The current exhibit showcased in Concordia’s Cyrus M. Running Gallery is a must-see event. This exhibit, “Theatrophilia: Frivolities, Curiosities, and Confusions,” displays recent works by Concordia faculty member and Senior Designer Eddy Barrows. The exhibit runs from Nov. 6 through Dec. 9. The exhibit mesmerizes viewers as Barrows’ colorful, detailed and theatrical works are accompanied…
When you wish upon a Death Star
Images of Justin Beiber’s face on Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader wearing Mickey Mouse ears are just a few of the hundreds of internet responses to the purchase of Lucasfilm by Disney for $4 billion on Oct. 30. Now Star Wars fans of all ages are turning their thoughts to 2015, the year that the…
Pangea cultivates the culture of Fargo-Moorhead
Many different cultures from the Fargo-Moorhead area came together to celebrate at a local event on Saturday, Nov. 10. The event, Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures, took place at the Hjemkomst Center. Admission was free and the event was open to the public. The Concordia French Club and Scandinavian Club both had tables set up at…








