On June 9, adult and elderly refugees in Fargo-Moorhead will be offered an informal, conversational English program that caters to their specific needs, made possible by Concordia student Mackenzie Lindquist. Lindquist, a junior at Concordia, has tasked herself with this project after being awarded the Phillips Scholarship in her sophomore year. This prestigious scholarship selects…
Livedalen residents competed in a Mario Kart tournament with a twist in Livedalen’s lounge on Sunday, March 9. The twist to this tournament was that in pairs, students were required to each manipulate one part of the controller. This added difficulty and uniqueness to the well-known video game. The competition began with 13 teams competing…
International Justice Mission works to educate students on human, sex trafficking Filing through the streets of Amsterdam, potential customers peer into windows where half-naked women kneel on silk sheets and pillows. Glowing red lights outline the women’s bodies as they sway around, beckoning buyers. Amsterdam’s famed red light district where sex is sold like groceries…
Why not knowing the future isn’t a bad thing Dearest Cobbers, especially my seniors. I would like to chat this week about the end. If any of you know me at all, which if you’re reading this you probably do, you know that my personality isn’t exactly average. My whole life I have been the…
Members of the Fargo-Moorhead community raised $12,218 during Dance Marathon on Saturday. The money raised will go to Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo, which is a member of the Children’s Miracle Network. The Children’s Miracle Network raises money for children’s hospitals across the United States. One of the benefits of being a Children’s Miracle Network…
The American political climate appears to be divided. The 113th Congress is the least productive one in history, as the extreme right of the Tea Party shuts down any legislation involving compromise. Heated debates break out on television over divisive issues, and people across the country remark on the polarization of America. It makes sense…
As you probably all know, the 86th Academy Awards took place last Sunday. The awards were hosted by Ellen DeGeneres, her first time hosting the awards in seven years. There were some really incredible movies nominated this year, with very few categories having obvious front-runners. The film that ended up winning Best Picture was 12…
The Republican Party has gotten flak lately for their sexist commentary regarding female democratic politicians. From Hillary Clinton to Wendy Davis, hardline Republicans have been commenting on everything from policy positions they disagree with to perceived physical flaws of female Democratic leaders. These male Republican leaders seem to be putting a collective foot in the…
Cost of school continues to rise, but net total is flatlining in recent years Tuition for the 2014-2015 academic year has been set at a comprehensive fee of $41,484, an increase of $1,510 from last year’s tuition. President Craft announced in an email sent out in February that this will be “the smallest comprehensive fee…
I did not get sunburnt in Hawaii. NOT AT ALL. There were plenty of opportunities with incredibly hot weather and minimal shade, but I used protection and my Irish skin remained pasty white. This incredible feat deserves separate recognition. Moment of silence for Colin! The Burnless Part-Ginger Boy Wonder. While my skin was not red…