On the afternoon of Jan 28th, almost all Internet traffic in Egypt stopped. Nothing was coming in or going out. Citizens were left with no access to vital communication sources, news sites, and just about every other Web site and service requiring Internet access. The blackout was most likely an attempt by the Egyptian government…
Alpha Epsilon Sigma, one of Concordia’s oldest fraternities is making a comeback. After 15 years of being pushed aside, Concordia’s oldest society is being brought back to campus by sophomore Riah Roe. AES originally had the motto “Adelphoi En Sophia,” meaning “Brothers in Wisdom,” AES was formed in 1917 by Park Region Luther College, a…
The Computer Science Program has been eliminated at Concordia. The following email was sent to students majoring in computer science on Feb. 7. Dear Students majoring or minoring in Computer Science, I am writing to you today to inform you about a decision regarding the Computer Science program at Concordia. The college will be phasing…
Millions of Egyptians have taken to the streets to protest their government after years of corruption and mismanagement. These protests, originally organized by young people on Facebook, aim to overthrow the 30-year regime of president Hosni Mubarak in order to establish in Egypt something the country has never seen: true democracy. The people’s efforts even…
On this episode of Concordia On-Air, we find out more about a texting while driving campaign in news. The storm the century is coming and Toni will tell us if we should be worried in weather. Yaw tells us about Cobber Basketball in Sports. And Bi…
Pressures to cheat in college are great. According to a survey by the Center for Academic Integrity, 75 percent of college students admitted to some form of cheating. Other students commit academic integrity violations when they unknowingly use information that should be cited. International students face a unique challenge in the classroom. Some come from…
For the five Lund brothers, it’s one of the few times a year when they can all get together and recall the good old days, eat a home-cooked meal with their retired parents—and see if they can still clear the pole vault bar. The occasion was the annual alumni track meet on Jan. 22. The…
I’m going to give you a list of the Super Bowl Champions since 2000. As you read, think of a common theme between these teams. 2010: New Orleans Saints* 2009: Pittsburgh Steelers 2008: New York Giants 2007: Indianapolis Colts 2006: Pittsburgh Steelers 2005: New England Patriots 2004: New England Patriots 2003: Tampa Bay Buccaneers* 2002:…
Let me introduce myself. My name is Katelyn, and I wear glasses. I have had glasses since I was two. Yep, that’s 16 years. So you can understand when I say that the beautiful frames and lenses are a huge part of my life. You can see glasses on just about everyone – from Tina…
When it’s below zero outside and you’re tracking through a foot of snow, it’s sometimes hard to appreciate life. I’ve got a list of some fabulous things to keep you toasty through the rest of the winter months regardless of the temp outside. Man Beards – Forget clean-shaven. This year, guys are workin the no-shave…