Let me preface this entry by saying I’m not trying to claim any authority over hip-hop. I’m merely providing my own personal insight on a genre of great interest to me by taking what I’ve heard from the music that has come out of the genre, as well as taking from my experiences attending hip-hop…
Death by Robot
If the title Death by Robot appeals to you, you may rest assured that Feed Me’s new EP will be to your liking as well. The new release from London-based electro house artist and producer Jon Gooch is short and sweet—a collection of only three songs, clocking in at just under thirteen minutes total. This…
Craft signs gun petition: President joins 300 names on open letter about safety
Gun control issues have had people buzzing since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Some college presidents, including Concordia’s, have signed an open letter addressing gun safety. President Craft found out about the letter through an email and now more than 300 college presidents have signed. He says he is in no way a…
Offut opens on time for class
Despite minor delays, the Offutt School of Business in the Grant Center officially opened to students in time for the spring semester. “(It was) a very successful launch,” Bruce Vieweg, chief information officer, said. According to Joseph Kennedy, Instructional Designer and Academic Technologist for Information Technology Services, most classrooms are fully functional, but the remaining…
IBM executive speaks at Fuel the Fire conference
Nearly 300 Concordia students attended last Saturday’s Fuel the Fire conference, an annual event that allows students to participate in multiple LeadNow® sessions in one day. “I think leadership, for me, was an overwhelming thing—but it’s an essential part of life,” said Rachel McMartin, a member of the Fuel the Fire buzz team. “LeadNow® made…
No home team advantage for women’s hockey
This season has been challenging for the Cobber women’s hockey team. Playing ten of their 14 games on the road, the women have had to adapt to a different rink almost every week. Though this arrangement isn’t ideal, head coach Brett Bruininks said he has been pleased with the make-up of this season’s team. “This…
Who will be the next Mr. Concordia? A Q&A session.
Name: Jared Hernandez Class: Junior Major(s)/Minor(s): Nursing major with minors in classical studies and history Are you single and ready to mingle?: Oh yeah! Why did you apply for Mr. Concordia?: Some upper-level nursing students hustled me and I thought it would be fun. What is your talent?: Shake it like jello, make the boys…
Library director retires after 32 years
Concordia faculty member, Sharon Hoverson, will be retiring within the next month. She will be leaving her position as library director after 32 years of service to the Carl B. Ylvisaker Library on campus. Hoverson, a Concordia grad, has been the Library Director since 2004, overseeing all of the operations at the library. She has…
Faculty members showcase art
A variety of talent from the art department faculty is being showcased in the Cyrus M. Running Gallery until Feb. 17. The faculty shows off their own work every year, according to director Susan Lee, for students and the community. Faculty participants are David Boggs, Heidi Goldberg, Ross Hilgers, Eric A. Johnson, Jeff Knight, Mike…
A life in Wolfpen Holler
Welcome back kids! We’re in full swing: I am already doing philosophy research and have already successfully forgotten about my Astronomy lab this Tuesday! Anyway, beyond the boring school things, I need to tell you about two gems: “Catfish” and “Buckwild.” One time I wrote about TV hate spirals. This is so much greater. Nev…