The state of environmentalism in the United States, as well as abroad, has reached a crucial crossroads. For decades the political left has promoted, influenced and instituted positive policy in regards to climate change and the safety and well-being of our environment. The political polarization of issues regarding environmental policy did not happen immediately or…
In today’s political atmosphere, the role of gender is playing a more prominent role than ever before in national discussions. Keeping that in mind, this year’s gender expo will be more important than ever before. “Concordia’s Gender Matters Expo 2017: Now It’s Personal” will take place in the Centrum from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m….
In the past few years, Concordia College has seen a significant drop in enrollment. While the college is going to great lengths to improve its admission numbers, there is one trend that Concordia continues to see each year: there are always fewer students in the spring than in the fall. In the fall of 2016,…
The Board of Regents passed a new alcohol policy this spring, officially changing Concordia’s status as a dry campus to a wet campus. While federal and state laws still apply while on school property, students who are at least 21 are now allowed to drink within already determined spaces on campus, but with regulations. Marah…
Eighteen theatre students participated at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival last week where students made it into the finals, and one won it all. Senior Melissa Thurn won first place in the National Costume Design Award for the costumes she designed for “The Country Wife.” She showcased her renderings, research, production photos, costumes…
Transition points in a season can be difficult, and the men’s basketball team is currently transitioning from winter break into the the second half of the season. While finding momentum into the second half can be tolling, this year’s team is dealing with a new transition they’re not used to: current head coach Rich Glas…
Of the many films that premiered in the last few months, only one has the capability to reel in audiences of all ages. Disney has outdone itself with “Moana,” the endearing story of a Polynesian island chief’s daughter who goes on a life-changing quest of self-discovery. The message this movie delivers is more than enough…
A winter carnival filled with frosty and chilly events After Christmas, spring seems a long way off and many are experiencing the winter blues. Instead of complaining about the cold and loads of snow, Fargo-Moorhead has partnered to help bring life and fun into this January season through the festival, The Frostival. The Frostival, an…
The women’s swim team participated in their first meet in nearly two months, ending with six top-10 finishes and one swimmer finding her way into the top 15 in the MIAC conference. The two-day meet, which was hosted by MSUM on Jan. 14 and 15, included four D2 colleges and two D3 colleges. Coach Gary…
As one of his first acts as Presient, Donald Trump has called for he immediate termination of all campus newspapers due to their outright liberal bias” and “fake” news. The Concordian regrets to inform its readers that this is the last edition the newspaper will publish. “Campus newspapers are a disgrace,” Trump announced via Twitter….