An analytical chemistry lab is taking BREW to another level by analyzing the chemical content of four different kinds of beer: Pillager, Porter; Azacca Attacker, American Pale; Burn the Boats, American IPA; Broken Rudder, Irish Red Ale. Cobber students produced research that will be used to help Drekker Brewery in downtown Fargo. “Everybody has been…
The upstairs dish room in Anderson Commons hums with the sound of running water and machinery. Three student workers stand in front of two clear plastic bins that are filling up with a medley of foods left over from their classmates’ plates. The students are told to empty drinks into the trough in front of…
If small-batch brewing is called micro-brewing, Junkyard Brewing Company considers itself a “nano-brewery.” Last year, Brothers Aaron and Dan Juhnke plunged into the micro-brewing business in hopes of bringing excellent local beer to the citizens of the Fargo/Moorhead area. Now, they pride themselves on making superior craft beer that emphasizes quality more than quantity. The…
Local coffee shops provide the ambiance, socializing and caffeine that Cobbers long for, according to Senior Brittany Schwingler, a self-proclaimed coffee addict. For sleep-deprived college students, it is no surprise that the morning caffeine fix is a necessary part of the day. For many of us, coffee is very much like breathing; a mandatory but…
The Boiler Room, a new restaurant in downtown Fargo, offers Concordia students and the Fargo-Moorhead area unique and casual dining. Originally an actual boiler room, exposed brick walls and gear wall art are just a few of unique attributes the restaurant has. “Kind of the design take was, lets enhance that it used to be…
In London, pubs for the British are the equivalent of coffee shops for Americans. Each has its own personality, and the doors are open for anyone who wants to relax and socialize. I wanted to go where the average Brit would go. Museums are great for history, but pubs are where I went to observe…
The Korn Krib’s name is spelled with Ks instead of Cs. Unlike other on-campus dining and retail establishments, the Korn Krib’s name is deliberately misspelled. The initial reason for that misspelling appears to be mostly lost in Concordia College’s history. Based on information in Concordia’s Archives, the Korn Krib name appears to have originated…
“Have you been here before?” When you step into 117 Broadway in Fargo, you are greeted by a cashier behind a counter who asks if you have ever visited Sweeto Burrito. This is not an unusual greeting for a new restaurant in the area. The new fast food offering, located next to Teaberry and near…
Students share their struggle with gluten For many students on campus, a world of discomfort lurks around every gluten-containing corner. Junior Jadi Prante and senior Colin Sullivan are part of the 30 or so students at Concordia who must be vigilant about what they are eating. Prante is diagnosed with celiac disease, while Sullivan has…
A list of Concordia campus mainstays — the bell tower, the Concordia Choir, Kernel Cobb — is not complete without the inclusion of Maize fries. According to junior Katie Ahlstrom, a Maize student manager, Maize fries are the most popular item at the Maize. Below are the results of some investigative reporting regarding what Ahlstrom…