Mixing new with classics As the semester comes to a close and winter break approaches, Concordia students and faculty may be finding more time in their schedules for leisurely activities such as movie-watching. People have their favorite films for different reasons, whether it be that they evoke sympathy, are comedic or are action-packed. Some individuals,…
Warmth or style? As the temperature continues to fall in the Fargo-Moorhead area, can being fashionable and keeping warm coexist? Senior Charles Rerick thinks that style and cold weather can coexist if people are willing to put in the time to look sharp. However, the chilly weather permits him to worry less about his style….
Outdoor ice is synonymous with the state of Minnesota, and for Moorhead Park Forestry Department Manager Larry Anderson, it always has and always will be a part of his life. Anderson has been with the Parks and Recreation department in Moorhead for 42 years, but his history with outdoor ice goes back even further. “I…
Black Friday came and went in a flash. People camped out, stood in line for hours on end, and scrambled for the best buys. Yet, in a privately owned boutique, Black Friday wasn’t a day of chaotic shopping. Crystal House was filled with a unique array of clothes and accessories including hand painted leather bags…
Wednesday night’s mental illness student panel hosted by Concordia’s Active Minds drew a crowd that required a switch to a larger venue not once, but twice to accommodate the turnout. A parade of approximately 200 students shuffled through the halls of Jones Science building, moving from room to room, vying for seats, and eager to…
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…
Instead of driving 40 minutes away, Cobbers now can experience the barn dance atmosphere on campus College students, and people from the community, swing dance and line dance on the shiny floors of the restored barn. The mood is set with a live country band playing in the front, and a bar in the back,…
Voices of Vision, a program that brings well-known and influential speakers to the Fargo-Moorhead area, has invited former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw to talk about his take on success in business. This is not the only year that Voices of Vision has brought a big name to this area. According to Craig Whitney, president…
Hjemkomst Center hosts Pangea: Cultivate our Cultures to raise awareness about the variety of cultures upheld and celebrated in the area Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the Pangea: Cultivate Our Cultures event held at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. The event was free, open to the public and featured a variety of performances, presentations…
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…