During my stay in Ireland, I’ve been effectively immersed in Irish culture, but above all, I have come to appreciate the amazing dairy products Ireland produces. Ireland, a dairy- and meat-heavy country, is akin to a wonderland for the unabashed foodie. However, the environmental consequences of Ireland’s agriculture industry, which accounts for the lion share…
It happened again: another successful Thanksgiving involving too much green bean casserole, too few choices for potatoes and too many pleasant conversations with family members who tried desperately to avoid bringing up politics around the dinner table. Like so many other Americans, my family experiences a post-holiday coma. No, this is not because we have…
The 2016 election season is one that will go down in history due to its controversy and drama, with the results of the election being perhaps the most contentious part. While Trump has become President-elect, Clinton’s lead in the popular vote has now reached close to two million votes. For this reason, many people in…
In recent years, there has been a great deal of debate regarding the purpose and effect of safe spaces on college campuses. Safe spaces are what they sound like: designated areas where anyone, often marginalized minorities, can go to feel safe—to express opinions and concerns without fear of being harassed or attacked. They’re not new…
Concordia’s Narrative 4 Corps is seeking to bring people together through storytelling, and will be arranging a post-election story exchange in January. According to Dr. Dawn Duncan, professor of English and global studies, Narrative 4’s work is important following the presidential election. “Unless we stop the level of hatred and hostility and a vile, provocative…
Student Republicans speak to their political experiences on campus A survey demonstrated that a little over a third of the student body voted for Donald Trump, yet public republicans say they feel as if they have a target on their backs. According to the Political Science Cobber Political Values Default Report, 65.58 percent said they…
Concordia’s sticker price tuition will see another increase for the 2017-2018 calendar year. Costs will go from $36,650 to $38,150 this year. “A lot of research went into where we’re standing and where we can go from here,” said Ellie Butler, member of the college’s budget planning committee. As a student, Butler said she knows…
Donald J. Trump was elected as President of the United States of America, but there are still a few things holding him back. In addition to the re-energized activists who will fight against his inexcusable policies and fear mongering, one of the biggest challenges Trump will face is accepting his true identity as a blobfish….
As part of Concordia’s latest step toward sustainability, offices across campus are going green. The Green Office Program was implemented this fall under the guidance of Sustainability Coordinator Samantha Westrate. Funds for the program come from a private grant recently received by the college, part of which called for a staff sustainability development program. “The…
Well, it’s official — Donald Trump was elected President of the United States of America. Among his more controversial beliefs is the one that global warming is, as he tweeted, a hoax “created by and for the Chinese.” Future President Trump is not alone in his denial though — in fact, most Republicans share his…