It is 10:00 p.m. on a Monday, and a class of students files tiredly out of Bishop Whipple, completing their weekly class commitment. Though many leave the classroom sleepy, junior Elise Dukart does not mind the long stretch on a Monday night. “Night classes are nice because they are only one night of the week,”…
Category: Variety
Capstone students walk the red carpet at their Fargo Theatre premiere
On Sunday April 15th, the lights go down in the Fargo Theatre; the audience, comprised of Concordia students, family and community members, excitedly waits to view the short films created by the students of the English Film and Literature Capstone course. The course, which includes students from many majors including German and science, brings twenty-two…
Atmosphere to bring hip-hop vibe to Cornstock
Atmosphere’s hip-hop music is expected to draw new crowds to this year’s Cornstock festival, which has often featured alternative rock groups in the past. Cornstock will begin at 2 p.m. on April 21 on the soccer field near Jake Christiansen Stadium, assuming no rain, and headliner Atmosphere will conclude at 6:30 p.m. The headliner band…
Transgender students face difficulties
This article was written by Meagan Pittelko, a contributing writer at The Concordian. Students sit in class every day, calculating the route to the nearest restroom. Turn right after leaving the classroom, walk down the staircase to the left, find the door halfway down the hallway. But what if, upon reaching the door, students realizes…
Hip hop’s potential growth
The Black Students Union, for one of its maiden events since its inauguration a year ago, took up the mantel of organizing the annual Hip Hop Summit this year. The Hip Hop Summit was previously organized by the Hip Hop Congress, a national committee that has a chapter on campus. Last year, however, the Congress…
Spring fever hits campus
It has been a long winter; the tan lines of last summer have completely gone, but despair not! The sun has finally come out again, and the clocks have moved forward. This is the time of year when one realizes that Fargo-Moorhead is actually a great place to be, so how does one take advantage…
Senior art majors show off their talent
A combination of artistic talents and four years of academic guidance has once again culminated into the Senior Art Exhibition. From March 27 to May 6, 21 young professionals will show their strongest works of art from their time at Concordia. This is the seniors’ chance to use the critical thinking skills they’ve learned through…
St. Patrick’s Day restaurant flop
This article was written by Kate Gantz, a contributing author at The Concordian. For as long as I can remember, one of the most significant activities that brings my family together is trying new restaurants, especially when they pop up all over the Twin Cities where I live. And I’m not talking about your typical…
St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues to draw crowds
For the first time in years, the annual Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held Saturday, March 17, the actual weekend of the Irish holiday. The city’s population ventured to Broadway in Fargo, creating a sea of green attire and “Kiss me, I’m Irish” t-shirts. The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Fargo was held…
Day of Percussion to be most unique yet
The first beats of this year’s annual Day of Percussion may not have sounded yet, which takes place Mar. 31, but David Eyler already believes it will be an event to remember. In its 22nd stint, the annual Day of Percussion promises to be very unique this year. Hosted by the music department and music…










