A remake of the 1990 sci-fi thriller of the same name, “Flatliners” strives to explore the afterlife and what it feel like to die by examining five medical school students engaging in a scientific experiment. The students trigger near-death experiences by stopping their hearts for short periods of time, drawn by the promise of increased…
Four new faculty members have joined the communication studies and theatre arts department this year: Dr. Najla Amundson, assistant professor and director of speech; Zackery Aschim, technical director of theatre; Andrea Ramstad, instructor; and Zachary Oehm, instructor and assistant director of speech. In addition to a need for more instructors, the splitting of the forensics…
On the evening of Thursday, Sept. 21, visiting professor Dr. Matthew Desing gave a presentation at the first of several events taking place at Concordia College in honor of Hispanic Heritage month, which spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Desing, who is a professor of Spanish literature at the University of Texas El Paso,…
Concordia Theatre’s first mainstage production of the year reforms the way history is told through a comical interpretation of the lives of Martin Luther, Doctor John Faustus, and Prince Hamlet. “Wittenberg,” written by David Davalos, tells the story of these three unrelated historical and fictional figures meeting for the first time at a university in…
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is a change of cinematic pace, as recent weeks have seen horror or thriller films lead the box office. The equally trigger-happy sequel to “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” follows suit of being a sub-par, more grisly version of the John Wick franchise, which has seen much more success. Despite having a…
Every year, September commemorates National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As the month comes to a close, it is important for the Concordia community to be reminded of the mental health resources available both on and off campus. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, three-quarters of all chronic mental illness begin before the age…
Maroon and gold are everywhere on Concordia’s campus, from the lampposts to the Knutson Campus Center, oncurrent Cobbers and alumni. Even the trees have shifted their color to the vibrant reds and golds of autumn. This can only mean one thing: Homecoming Week. Every year, campus population surges in size with returning alumni from all…
Portraits pop on the yellow gallery wall at the Fargo Library. However, they are not just any portraits—they are portraits of immigrants, who traveled thousands of miles to make Fargo their home. At the front of the room, three women from the photos sit at a table, facing the audience, prepared to tell their stories….
One block off Broadway on First Ave. N. in Fargo is the Red River Women’s Clinic. The unassuming white building is home to the only abortion service provider in the state of North Dakota. Every autumn, the building is easily spotted as it is targeted by an international pro-life campaign. 40 Days for Life will…
The Concordia Language Villages are known for their creation of authentic cultural experiences that provide villagers with the opportunity to learn about 15 different languages and cultures. The Language Villages are able to do this in part by bringing in international staff members. However, due to a recent review of the visa that allows international…