By Liz Komagum From Sept. 10 through Sept. 21, Lambda Delta Sigma (LDS), the only sorority at Concordia Collge, held its annual Rush week. Over these 2 weeks, 4 events were held for young women who wanted to join the sorority. The theme of this year’s Rush Week was “Around the Map,” where each event…
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New Murals on Campus Include Piece by Late Concordia Professor
By Daniel Scullard Over this past summer a mural painted by Cyrus M. Running (1913-1976), a well-renowned professor at Concordia, was restored and put up next to the Parke Leadership Center on the second floor of Knutson Campus Center. Originally painted in 1966 as a memorial for Gordan S Manternach, a close friend to Cyrus,…
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. …
National Suicide Prevention Month
By Scarlett Trager September is National Suicide Prevention Month (NSPM) in the United States. An important month for a serious topic: suicide and mental health. Many people struggle with their mental health, which is why our campus brings recognition to NSPM. Different faculty and student organizations acknowledge this matter. Michelle Draxten, the Health Promotion Coordinator at…
Choir Program Welcomes Tubiolo as Director of Chapel Choir and Kantorei Choir
By Ross Motter On March 21, The Concordia Choir Instagram announced that Stephanie Tubiolo would be joining the choral faculty, where she will serve as an assistant professor of choral music and the conductor of Concordia’s Chapel and Kantorei Choirs. Tubiolo holds a BA in Music from Yale College, a Masters in Music for Choral…
Cobber Athletic Band Debuts at Football Opener
New to Concordia this year is the Cobber Athletic Band, also known as the pep band. At 40 strong, they played their first Concordia football game on Saturday, Sep 7 under the brand new lights at Jake Christiansen stadium. The ensemble aims to be the lowest cost and commitment of all Concordia musical ensembles. “Our…
Getting Involved With The Cobber Expo
By Abigail Koenig The Cobber Expo is an annual event in which Concordia students get the opportunity to explore the various cocurricular activities available to them. Registered student organizations set up tables with candy, crafts, raffles and posters to help attendees get to know each club. The event is officially part of the Concordia First-Year…
Somebody Who Cared: Professor Scott Olsen’s Phased Retirement
By Abigail Koenig Scott Olsen has been a fixture of Concordia college since 1987, teaching almost exclusively non-fiction writing courses and embarking on a total of 19 school sponsored overseas trips with Cobber students and staff. He is now doing a phased retirement. Phased retirement is a one or two year program where a professor…
Cobbers Making Music: Student Bands and Split Ends
By Abigail Koenig It is well known that Concordia college is a hub for all things music related. There is a multitude of opportunities for students to get involved with their voices and/or instruments. One of the many options is the creation and participation of student-led bands, the most popular groups being GG and…
SEA Protests Loss of Sustainability Office
MOORHEAD — On Friday, April 25, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m., a small demonstration was held by the Student Environmental Alliance (SEA), near the Concordia campus fire pit to voice their support for sustainability efforts on campus. [Editors Note: this story is no longer current and was not published until September 2025] The crowd…









