The “Ask an Atheist” panel gave area residents a chance to discuss the reasoning behind choosing to follow no religion. Concordia’s Secular Club held the panel on campus last Sunday in an effort to increase dialogue and decrease negative connotations surrounding the topic. The Secular Club held the panel as one of their first larger…
Mosser wan’t aware he was about to reach milestone win Concordia’s head volleyball coach, Tim Mosser, won his 400th match as head coach in the game against Carthage Oct. 5. The team’s win against St. Thomas Oct. 9, Mosser’s 401st win, proved to be more memorable. After losing two matches the previous night, Mosser was…
Alternative transportation chosen for health and sustainability Concordia physics instructor and lab manager Donald Brummond has been commuting by bicycle since the late 1970s, and he is only one of many professors who commute to and from campus by foot or pedal rather than by car. Brummond chooses to commute by bike both for pleasure…
Why good grades aren’t enough to prepare you for reality Speeches, papers, and exams fill the mind. Highlighter streaks and ballpoint pen marks paint the pages of our calendars, but allow no room for artistic expression. Our studies control our lives and leave little room for social intermingling. Yes, there is classroom dialogue and dorm…
Concordia students say they experienced the paranormal world when a psychic visited before mid-semester break. Christopher Moon, a self-proclaimed psychic medium and paranormal researcher, came to campus Oct. 15 to explain to students his work and take them on a ghost hunt. Moon began the adventure by giving a presentation in the Centrum. He gave…
Gym for people 50 and older allows members to work at their own pace In today’s gym culture, the atmosphere is better appreciated by younger members. Music is generally played, televisions are scattered throughout the premises and members typically wear clothing that exposes their figure. This particular atmosphere, however, can make it hard for seniors…
The sought-after Candy Corn Award is given to a college speech competitor who experiences the most embarrassing moment at the annual Halloween-themed tournament during the last weekend of October. Concordia speech team member and junior Cate Bruns received this award at the Halloween tournament in Crete, Nebraska this past weekend, where the team received third…
What is the optimal size for Concordia? Administrators at Concordia are currently discussing this question, which encompasses student enrollment and the amount of faculty, administrative personnel and support staff that will be the most beneficial to the goals of the college. “The college as a whole and the students who come here will best thrive…
Philosophical discussion was a campus priority Oct. 16 with the first inaugural Carus Lecture. The Carus Lectureship was created in recognition of the funds given by Alwin C. Carus and M. Elizabeth Carus to the college. Dr. Jonathan Lear of the University of Chicago presented the talk “To Become Human Does Not Come That Easily,”…
Dear Cobbers, this is Minnesota. In case you were unaware, the Mall of America is here. Over break I had the fortune of visiting the lovely place with my roommate. To make things clear to you, I have not really visited the cities in over five years and have never before set foot in this…