By Madi Wimmer Stepping into the role of a resident assistant can feel daunting. For many, the first weeks are filled with balancing expectations, learning the ropes, and figuring out how to best support their residents while also taking care of themselves. Still, RA Kyra Jarett said the training prepared them well: “They told us…
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Building Choral Connections: The Kantorei, Chapel and Concordia Choir Retreats
By Averie Nurmie The three choirs at Concordia College all took a break from their regular rehearsals in Hvidsten Hall on Sept. 5 and 6. for the Concordia Choir and Sept. 13, for the Kantorei and Chapel Choirs to invest in something more personal: community. The Concordia Choir, Kantorei Choir, and Chapel Choir held individual…
Bridesmaids at Concordia: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
By Abigail Koenig Concordia’s upcoming theatrical performance of Alan Ball’s “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” will open Oct. 9 with shows until Oct. 12. Tickets can be purchased through the link in the Instagram bio of @cordtheatre. Set in the early 90s, the play centers around five female bridesmaids at a Knoxville, Tennessee wedding…
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…
Dining Services Serves Up New Changes
By George French and Liz Komagum Dining Services has made some improvements in time for the beginning of this school year. From 100 new food items to new pop fountains, there have been additions for students to enjoy. One of the biggest additions to Anderson Commons was the replacement of the pop fountains. Patrick Dew,…
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…
Lambda Delta Takes Rushees Around the Map
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…
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…