Probably just by reading the title of this editorial, most people will already be able to guess what it will be about (“Oh, not another lecture about the importance of using our words carefully!”)—which is, in itself, a testament to the power that language has over people. We can dream, build, and destroy profoundly with…
Perry’s mistake
No doubt you’ve all seen it by now. Rick Perry’s debate gaffe was comedic gold: a state governor hemming and hawing his way through a bullet point that was obviously supposed to be a campaign touchstone but became a punch-line. Yet surprisingly little attention seems to have been directed at what he said just before…
SIC’s gift to you
This Letter to the Editor was submitted by Mark Besonen, a Sophomore at Concordia College. It’s that time of year again. Snow is on the horizon, people are beginning to break out their shopping lists and festiveness and cheer are starting to permeate the air. That’s right folks: its Christmas season again, a time for…
No Movember blues
The month of November holds many things for many people. It can be the 11th month of the year, Guy Fawkes’ month, Dia de los Muertos, Alzheimer’s disease month, COPD awareness month, and for some it is the month that facial hygiene is neglected entirely. I am sure most of you understand what I am…
Going global
Need help identifying work options at home and abroad? The Concordia College Career Center is proud to announce access to “Going Global,” a leading provider of career and employment resources for evaluating, selecting and transitioning into a successful career in a foreign country. Going Global’s 80,000 page database contains Country Career Guides, USA and Canadian…
The “R-word”
This Letter to the Editor was submitted by Victoria Richmond, a Sophomore at Concordia College. I heard the word “retard” again the other day. I’ve heard it lots of places: the library, Knutson, waiting in line at the grocery store, all over. And every time, I just can’t stand it. In that short…
Facilización
This Letter to the Editor was submitted by Joshua Hermerding, a senior at Concordia College. A small commentary now that registration anxiety has come and gone. I nonchalantly navigated various social networking websites these last two weeks and was privy to scores of Concordia students chattering about schedule preparation. However, one detail in particular captures…
Viewpoints
In which we ask the intrepid opinions writers this week’s burning question: What’s the best coffee in town? “Anything from the fine folks at Moorhead’s Starbucks. Use a gift card 30 times and earn the elite gold card, which enables one to receive free refills- and bragging rights. “ – Matt “Um. I hate coffee….
The price of privacy
As a generation, we live our lives online. We are always connected and always sharing, seemingly giving little thought to the enormity of the information we send out into the ether, but the numbers are staggering. Twenty-four hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every single minute, while approximately 250 million photos are uploaded to…
Never give up, never surrender
As the end of the semester approaches, I’m finding myself watching lots of “feel-good” movies and TV shows to help me pass the time. With mounting stress from papers, exams and the Christmas Concert, I find refuge in movies that have nice, happy endings dominated by storylines where the main characters consistently conquer adversity. After…