On Jan 22, 2025, the Concordia student body received a mass email from President Irvine, informing them that tuition would be increasing by $1,200 dollars in the 2025-26 school year, setting the price of tuition to an all-time high of $31,600. Back in fall of 2021, Concordia lowered tuition by $15,000. The school’s website says…
Immigrant Documentary Premieres Amidst Growing Restrictions on Immigration
On Tuesday, April 3, Concordia College premiered the documentary “Chosen Home,” produced by Prairie Public Broadcasting, which tells the story of how various immigrants came to live in the Fargo-Moorhead area. After the 30 minute film played in Barry Auditorium, there was a panel discussion featuring two of the immigrants who appeared in the film,…
Sustainability Office Dissolved to “Restructure”
MOORHEAD– On the evening of April 2, 2025, the Student Environmental Alliance posted a statement saying that Concordia College is dissolving the Sustainability Office. “SEA is disappointed to share that the Sustainability Office is being dissolved at the end of this academic year. More to come as we organize and figure out the next steps,”…
Concordia Confronts Uncertain Times: Task Force Formed as Students Voice Concerns
On Thursday April 3, at 7:30 p.m., students and faculty members gathered to discuss executive orders and their impact on Concordia. This forum spoke up about Concordia’s current stances on executive orders and their tentative plans in accordance to them. Provost Susan Larson and Michael Chan, Vice President for Mission and Inclusion, led the discussion and presentation. Although transparent with their current views, Concordia officials are still…
BREAKING: Sustainability Offices Closing, According to SEA, but Concordia Has Yet to Confirm
Moorhead– On the evening of April 2, 2025, the Student Environmental Alliance posted the following statement: “Concordia College is dissolving the Sustainability Office. The Student Environmental Alliance has and will continue to support sustainability across campus and within the Fargo-Moorhead area.” “SEA is disappointed to share that the Sustainability Office is being dissolved at the…
Concordia Strikes at NCAA Championship Meet
Concordia College made a statement at the NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field Championships, with standout performances from Cooper Folkestad and Brady Goss. Their achievements not only set new benchmarks for the program but also sparked excitement heading into the outdoor season. Coopeer Folkestad, a seasoned competitor for the Cobbers, delivered the best performance…
The Cobbertunity Fund: Winners Announced
The recipients of the Cobbertunity grant have been chosen. Trent Cavaness and Kiya McLaurin were awarded the funding. McLaurin received $2,100 and Cavaness $2,555. Cavaness won for his photography business called TCavProductions and McLaurin for her event planning business called Key Event Planning. The two had been sitting in the same class during a lecture…
The Art of Silence: Bill Bowers the Mime
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…
South gym remodel allows Concordia golf teams new practice simulators
As the school starts to enter its final months, the athletics department is preparing to open its remodel of the South Gym to student use. Located in Memorial Auditorium, the South Gym which was once utilized mainly as a storage space will now be home to the golf team’s brand-new golf simulators. “Our goal has…
Concordia students present at the Red River Women’s Studies Conference
The Red River Women’s Studies Conference was held on Friday, March 21 on the NDSU campus. The theme “Rethinking Feminist Movements” pushed students to examine global and local issues by examining them through multiple perspectives. Delaney Claggett, a junior at Concordia College, was one of many students selected to be a panel presenter. As an…