From dining center to science labs Snackbar, coffeehouse, bookstore, post office. Normandy, the space above the Cobber bookstore, has served an array of purposes over the years. This year, it will transform once again from a storage area to a temporary lab space for the science department. Ivers and Jones Science Building are being renovated…
Category: Variety
Greg Carlson sheds light on the filmmaking process
Professor of communication studies and theater art, Greg Carlson shows his students a glimpse of what majoring in film can do for them in the future. After several years of producing, directing and writing short films, Carlson is recognized for two of his most recent productions. Carlson showed his students what positivity and dedication in…
Lindgren taps into his creative, flexible side to win Mr. Concordia
It takes creativity and a good sense of humor to excel in the Mr. Concordia Pageant, according to this year’s winner, Nathan Lindgren. Lindgren, a junior Vocal Music Education major, competed on Saturday night along with Luke Fitterer, Evan Berg-Dibley, Josh Mackner, David Kwiecien and Tanner Knutson. The pageant was hosted by Lambda Delta Sigma…
A glimpse into the life of a freelance photographer
Concordia student Bri Lee continues to build her professional portfolio Swirls of blue, purple and green tangle around the supercilious, cobalt peacock as he ignores the clicks of the camera, the wisps of Fargo’s cool winter and the laughs from the photographer and her model. With a little push from family and friends and a…
Concordia thespians excel at KCACTF competition
Though its acronym might be confusing, the mission for The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival is actually quite simple: to instill a love of learning of theater arts through education and support of university and college theater programs. KCACTF is a national theater program that takes place in several geographic regions in the United…
Graduating early a benefit for some Cobbers
Early graduation provides unique opportunities Students with enough credits coming in from high school have the decision to stick it out for the typical four years at Concordia or take the plunge and graduate early. According to Concordia registrar, Ericka Peterson, there has been an increase in students who come in with credit. Peterson said…
Brown ice mystery solved
What is that smell? Around campus, students have noticed a nose-wrinkling smell wafting in the air. It has been most commonly noticed in the entrances of the buildings, according to sophomore, Monika Shukel. “My friend and I were leaving from choir and we saw brown footsteps coming in,” Shukel said. “It’s not super noticeable but…
Concordia cliques
Helping or hurting our community? Around campus, you can hear whispers of certain organizations being represented more than others. Within the Concordia community, college organizations have created various cliques, defined by students’ interests. Freshmen social work major, Hayley Gunderson, has noticed the different ways in which organizations have been recognized. She believes that amongst the…
‘Kissing in the Chapel, Praying in the Frat House’
Concordia’s Reverend Copeland compiles a book of 21 student essays Though Zandbroz Variety in downtown Fargo might not be exactly the center of the world, its location makes it a fitting venue to speak about college-related issues, being the unofficial epicenter of the tri-college area. Concordia’s own Reverend Copeland chose Zandbroz to discuss his newest…
Capistran performs with Mannheim Steamroller
A band director’s daughter grows up hearing various symphonies and sees many violins. In fourth grade, she is finally drawn to the orchestra and her journey as a violinist begins. Now a violin professor of 12 years, Jane Capistran can say she has played with Mannheim Steamroller. “I’ve heard their music for many years,” Capistran…









