I have a lot of pet peeves: slow walkers, litter, bragging and — most importantly — condescension. I cannot stand it when people patronize others. The most irritating example of this that I’ve encountered since starting college is the talk of “the real world.” I’ve noticed that many professors, administrators and other adults like to…
New downtown Fargo establishment BernBaum’s carries on the tradition of the Jewish New York deli, offering the classics one can expect like bagels, pickled fish, cured meats and … hotdogs? Fargo natives Andrea Baumgardner along with business partner and husband Brett Bernath said their new bagel shop, which is located at 115 Roberts St. N,…
March has been a favorable month for the Cobber wrestling team in recent years. The year 2016 marked the fourth consecutive year Concordia has finished second in the NCAA West Region Meet. The Cobbers were led by sophomore Jakob Stageberg and senior Ben Cousins who finished first in the 125 and 157 weight classes…
Tensions rise as Election Day, still months away, inches closer and closer. Super Tuesday passed by last week, and primary elections are beginning to narrow the pool of candidates to those who have the greatest chance to win. Hillary Clinton leads the Democratic Party, while Donald Trump leads the Republican Party. Clinton and Trump lead…
Concordia has put in extra effort this year to boost interest in summer school by offering brand-new classes, flexible online options and a large selection of courses. This summer, Concordia will offer over 100 classes, the largest number of summer classes the college has ever offered. Dr. Cynthia Carver, chair of Division of Professional Programs…
Dear Concordia, As I prepare to graduate this May I find myself reflecting on my time here at Concordia. As an incoming freshman I remember feeling wanted and welcomed as I started my life on campus. I quickly found communities all over Concordia, from individuals in my classes, to choir, to theatre, and I even…
An article from last week’s paper reported Foster Beyers’ decision to take a new teaching position as orchestra director at James Madison University, and the future of Professor Kate Hamilton’s position. We would like to add the following corrections. Professor Capistran teaches string methods and is a violinist and conductor, but has also taught and…
Berman, a Holocaust survivor, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the Centrum, Knutson Campus Center. The lecture, part of a series of events hosted by the college on “Scandinavia and the Holocaust” March 10 and 11, is sponsored by the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C., and Tolerance Minnesota. Berman is the author…
The Neuroscience program at Concordia is pleased to announce the inaugural Nornes Lectureship in Neuroscience March 14. The daylong event featuring student and faculty work will conclude with a lecture addressing the psychology and neuroscience of eating disorders by Dr. Stephen A. Wonderlich at 7 p.m. in the Centrum, Knutson Campus Center. The lecture, titled…
The music department at Concordia College will present the Three Choirs Concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 13, in the Centrum, Knutson Campus Center. The choirs will perform a variety of music including “Holy is the Lord” by Jeffrey Ames, “Agnus Dei” by Vassili Kalinnikov, and “Kyrie Eleison” by Henk Badings. Cantabile, a choir of…