By Liz Komagum On Jan. 31 at 7pm, Lamba Delta Sigma (LDS) held its 20th annual pageant, Mx. Concordia, in the Centrum. The event was a fundraiser for the YWCA Cass Clay, LDS’s main philanthropic partner. 5 contestants competed this year for the title of Mx. Concordia. Our contestants this year were Mr. Exercise Science, Ty Winn; Mx. Theatre, Aidan Sears; Mr. Choir, Hudson Hall;…
By: Kaylee Robinson Photo Credit to Emma Lebert Photography On January 30 at 7:30 p.m., a small downtown store in Fargo, ND called Parachigo hosted a sold-out concert with four student bands from Concordia College. The four student bandsthat performed were Last Minute Dream, Spl!t Ends, Performance Anxiety, and Lucky Crayfish. “Parachigo is an Asian, queer-owned venue where they open their space to musicians and crafters and whatnot.” Tabitha…
By Natalie Mahlum The opera is steadily approaching, and this year Concordia is putting on a classic. This year’s production is of cult classic Cinderella, featuring a cast of 20 students. Svea Hagen, 5th year flex student is playing Cinderella. The history of the opera at Concordia is an interesting one. Robin Griffeath, vocal professor and director of the opera said, “For about 10 years before I arrived, they had started off with a scenes program. Doing…
By Abigail Koenig Makayla Anderson, a Cobber alumnus, has used what she has learned from her time at Concordia in her current internship at a marketing agency. During her time at Concordiacollege, she served as not only one of the captain star players for the basketball team, but also the editor-in-chief of the college’s newspaper, the Concordian. On the bus ride home after a…
By Natalie Mahlum Campus Events Commission (CEC) put on their annual Karaoke Night this past Thursday in the Maize. It involved a wide variety of different genres and artists that were represented. A plethora of Concordia students sang everything from Teen Beach Movie to Alanis Morissette. It was no different this year with the freshly painted and revamped Maize full of people singing and cheering along with all the performers. CEC kicked…
By Abigail Koenig Starting in the 2026 spring semester, there is a new club titled Books Beyond Borders (BBB) formed with the aim of exposing its members to more diverse literature from across the world and inspire thoughtful conversation about current issues. The club functions as an advanced book club that will meet to not only discuss the last…
By Kaylee Robinson On Monday, Jan 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Atrium of Concordia College was filled with students making toys for dogs and cats. Hosted by the Community Engagement Committee of Campus Events Commission (CEC), students were provided with supplies to create these toys for two local shelters in the Fargo-Moorhead area called…
By Abigail Koenig The application for the 2026-2027 Homecoming Committee is open until January 30. The committee plans all student and alumni facing homecoming events on campus, starting in February. While they play very involved roles, the group emphasizes how rewarding the process is, and they pride themselves on being hardworking. Eden Weinhandl, a co-event coordinator, calls being a part of the committee one of the most fulfilling things she’s done in college. “I think it’s just…
Staying on campus over winter break? Live in the Fargo Moorhead area and need something to do? If so, check out this list of activities and shows that will be available over break. Depending on if you can legally drink, you may need to skip #7. 1. New Years Eve Piano Bar Attend a New Year’s…
By Madi Wimmer Several Concordia students remain on campus over winter break. This year, a little over 30 students will stay for the full break, with about 70 staying for part of it. To support those students, the Center for Holistic Health, Dining Services and Residence Life have coordinated resources to ensure students have access…