With many textbook and Moodle assignments throughout the week, Concordia students often complain about not having ample time for leisure reading. During the semester it is nearly impossible to read something non-class related. Over the weekend some are able to start reading a novel, but it’s hard to complete by Sunday night, when packed schedules resume….
Category: Variety
“Bridesmaids” Brings Shock, Laughter
We can all relate to being stuck in a one-night-stand sort of relationship, being asked to be the maid of honor in our best friend’s wedding, and then getting pulled over by a cop for broken taillights thus beginning a relationship with said cop, who turns out to be really charming and sweet, so naturally…
Help Yourself to a Copy of “The Help”
Whether or not you have read it, I am sure you have seen it around: the yellow-covered best-seller that is thick enough to be a booster seat for a young child, “The Help.” If you have not read it yet, you should. Publisher’s Weekly described “The Help” as “…assured and layered, full of heart and…
Diving into the Cobber Expo experience
The Cobber Expo, to inform students about clubs and organizations on campus, was Saturday, Sept. 10 from 5-7 p.m. This year, over 100 of Concordia’s organizations were present at the expo, and all presented booths of colorful, glittery information and sign-up sheets. Free pens and candy flew in every direction. The Cobber Expo is…
Money saving tips for college students
For Cobbers that are feeling their pockets pinched these days, one great way to save money is by knowing all the cheap food and drink places the Fargo-Moorhead area has to offer. One of the most popular promotions is Shakey Mondays at Kroll’s Diner in Fargo. They offer buy one get one free shakes,…
Need a ride? Take the MAT Bus
For students that do not have a car on campus, finding transportation is often a difficult task, filled with uncomfortable moments asking a close friend for a ride to Hornbacher’s to pick up some cereal, or to venture out to West Acres so you can exchange those ill-fitting new pair of shoes. If asking for…
What’s on Dr. Craft’s bookcase?
Photo by Rachel Torgerson. Dr. William Craft shows off one of his bookshelves, packed with books from various genres and authors. In some senses, walking into the office of Concordia’s President Dr. William Craft is just like walking into the office of any other administrator. The finely polished furniture and upholstered chairs could be…
Remembering Rusty, a wife’s journey with grief
Most people won’t remember what they were doing on Dec. 30, 2007. Cindy Larson-Casselton vividly remembers that date as the day her husband, Rusty Casselton, died.
Concordia Band postpones tour to Japan
The aftermath of the earthquake in Japan March 27 has hit closer to home as the Concordia Band has canceled their international trip this May. Last night, band director Dr. Scott Jones informed the band that the trip will be postponed to 2012 due to United States Department of Travel restrictions placed on some of…
Torn, but mending: Part one in a series on grief
On Aug. 30, 1997, little Kaj Krogstad was born in Nashville, Tenn., to Donald “Chopper” Krogstad and his wife, Marit.