By Noah Bloch While Concordia students may not realize it, the Student Government Association’s (SGA) 35 members are constantly working in the background of many events on campus. In simple terms, SGA acts as a middleman between the Concordia student body, its administration and its faculty. “SGA is a liaison from the student body, but…
By Liz Komagum Peter Haberman, the Director of Bands at Concordia College, is spending his sabbatical next semester studying the art of pantomiming under the instruction of mime Bill Bowers. Haberman will take weekly online lessons with Bowers and a 2-week intensive in New York City. In these lessons, Haberman will mime from his side…
By Madi Wimmer At Concordia College, Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is more than a cultural event; it’s a bridge between community, memory, and identity. Celebrated on campus from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, the annual event honors loved ones who have died and invites students of all backgrounds to learn about and experience its…
By Madi Wimmer Stepping into the role of a resident assistant can feel daunting. For many, the first weeks are filled with balancing expectations, learning the ropes, and figuring out how to best support their residents while also taking care of themselves. Still, RA Kyra Jarett said the training prepared them well: “They told us…
By Scarlett Trager September is National Suicide Prevention Month (NSPM) in the United States. An important month for a serious topic: suicide and mental health. Many people struggle with their mental health, which is why our campus brings recognition to NSPM. Different faculty and student organizations acknowledge this matter. Michelle Draxten, the Health Promotion Coordinator at…
By Abigail Koenig Scott Olsen has been a fixture of Concordia college since 1987, teaching almost exclusively non-fiction writing courses and embarking on a total of 19 school sponsored overseas trips with Cobber students and staff. He is now doing a phased retirement. Phased retirement is a one or two year program where a professor…
By Ross Motter On March 21, The Concordia Choir Instagram announced that Stephanie Tubiolo would be joining the choral faculty, where she will serve as an assistant professor of choral music and the conductor of Concordia’s Chapel and Kantorei Choirs. Tubiolo holds a BA in Music from Yale College, a Masters in Music for Choral…
Mimes depict one of the earliest forms of self-expression with this theatrical medium being traced back all the way to ancient Greece. Miming or pantomiming is when a person tells a story through acting things out, bodily motions and typically no elements of speech. Bill Bowers is a primarily self-taught world-renowned mime artist who came…
MOORHEAD – Mx. Concordia is an annual fundraiser and pageant hosted by Concordia’s sorority, Lambda Delta Sigma, to benefit the YWCA. The event showcases talent of students who identify as he and/or they. The competition includes four segments: Cobber spirit, costume, talent, and a Q&A session. After all performances, audience votes and judges’ scores will…
Every Winter, Concordia Facilities is charged with clearing tons of snow and deicing miles of sidewalks. Already this year, they have used around 20 tons of granular salt and 250 gallons of liquid deicer on the sidewalks. Facilities and custodians shovel or snow blow approximately 210 entry doors across campus. They are also responsible for…