Concordia Theatre’s first mainstage production of the year reforms the way history is told through a comical interpretation of the lives of Martin Luther, Doctor John Faustus, and Prince Hamlet. “Wittenberg,” written by David Davalos, tells the story of these three unrelated historical and fictional figures meeting for the first time at a university in…
“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” is a change of cinematic pace, as recent weeks have seen horror or thriller films lead the box office. The equally trigger-happy sequel to “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” follows suit of being a sub-par, more grisly version of the John Wick franchise, which has seen much more success. Despite having a…
Ten Concordia students lined the road in neon work vests this Saturday, Sept. 23., each intent on hunting down pieces of garbage. The group covered a two-mile stretch of I-94 for Campus Events Commission’s first service event, Adopt a Highway. Led by newly appointed service commissioner, sophomore Hayley Broich, the small group of CEC members…
Every year, September commemorates National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. As the month comes to a close, it is important for the Concordia community to be reminded of the mental health resources available both on and off campus. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, three-quarters of all chronic mental illness begin before the age…
Maroon and gold are everywhere on Concordia’s campus, from the lampposts to the Knutson Campus Center, oncurrent Cobbers and alumni. Even the trees have shifted their color to the vibrant reds and golds of autumn. This can only mean one thing: Homecoming Week. Every year, campus population surges in size with returning alumni from all…
Andrew Johnson and Corinne Burrell assumed the throne as Homecoming King and Queen at Coronation Monday evening. The annual Coronation Ceremony kicked off Homecoming Week 2017 with live music from the Concordia Jazz Ensemble 1 and words of wisdom from last year’s royalty, Garrett Horesji and Grace Bateman. Johnson and Burrell were selected by their…
After nine seasons, Concordia welcomes a new era of men’s basketball this fall. Former assistant coach Grant Hemmingsen has been appointed as Rich Glas’ successor to the head coach position. Following four years as assistant coach to Glas, Hemmingsen feels well prepared for the role. While it is hard to say goodbye to his role…
Ross Wendlandt is a self-proclaimed gambling aficionado forged in the gambling hot bed that is Litchfield, Minnesota. He has asked for a section in this newspaper in order to publicly flex his sports betting prowess. Ross won’t just toss out his weekly NFL picks without being held accountable. In order to prove his true superiority,…
It’s not too early to panic, Vikings fans. Coming off a season-opening 29-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints at home, Minnesota managed to do just about everything wrong in a 26-9 loss in Pittsburgh. Plainly, the Vikings regressed badly against the Steelers. The offensive line that completely outperformed even the highest of expectations in…
On Sept. 8, the long-awaited Fenty Beauty make-up line was launched and there was so much hype about it on social media. The hype was not just about Rihanna, the line’s creator, but also about the range of skin tones included in the cosmetic lines. 40 shades were introduced for women of all colors. Women…