Over the past few decades, we’ve all come to understand that there is a “new normal” when it comes to security. We’ve watched 9/11, the London Metro bombings, and the Nairobi mall shooting in various stages of shock, denial, and finally numb acceptance. In the next few weeks, the world’s attention will shift to Sochi,…
Last Thursday, former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee stated: “If the Democrats want to insult the women of America by making them believe that they are helpless without Uncle Sugar coming in and providing for them a prescription each month for birth control because they cannot control their libido or their reproductive system…
Warning: this review contains spoilers! Go watch Sherlock season three before proceeding. For the first time in two years, fans of the BBC drama series Sherlock have had reason to rejoice. The third season of the show, a modern-day retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, premiered in the UK on New Year’s Day,…
How we have the chance to make our own history everyday, and why we could still try harder The year is 1957. Elvis Presley’s “All Shook Up” is the number one song of the year, causing girls to swoon and men to be envious (because everyone was straight in the 50s). A gallon of gas…
And the winner is…a Q&A with the 2014 Mr. Concordia contestants Name: Justin Marquette Class: Sophomore Major/Minor: Religion major, Psychology minor Why did you apply for Mr. Concordia? We were sitting at our (Campus Service Commission) meeting and Mr. Concordia popped up. It was noted that we need a male representative, and I volunteered as…
Residents of the EcoHouse have been making some updates lately. Kristina Kaupa, Julia Kuebelbeck, Emily Donovan and Sara Conley, all seniors, live in Concordia’s EcoHouse this year. They have been responsible for making some new changes in the house during its second year. To winterize the house they put plastic over the windows and installed…
Cobbers’ hard work is paying off as they make strides in nat’l rankings Concordia’s wrestling team came out strong from winter break placing second in the NWCA National Duals meet. The team traveled to Des Moines, Iowa on January 12, 2013, and defeated La Crosse, Wabash and Augsburg to earn the second place national ranking,…
Whether its aiming to lose a couple of pounds, stay at a current weight, try something new such as a 10K or just remain healthy, many Concordia students have reevaluated their lifestyles and are attempting to stick to healthy lifestyles for the new year. Cobbers are making healthy lifestyle changes in a variety of ways….
What your personality says about your strengths, weaknesses and talents The ongoing debate between introversion and extroversion seems to be lingering on everyones minds. Campus events, classroom dialogue and social media display both individuals and the community’s curiosity about finding their own unique personality, and what this says about how they respond not only in…
Students share their struggle with gluten For many students on campus, a world of discomfort lurks around every gluten-containing corner. Junior Jadi Prante and senior Colin Sullivan are part of the 30 or so students at Concordia who must be vigilant about what they are eating. Prante is diagnosed with celiac disease, while Sullivan has…