By Ally Morthberg If you didn’t already know, Knack is the brand-new tutoring platform implemented this year to replace the old program run through the Center for Student Success (CSS). Because of this shift, tutoring now operates under a different structure. Instead of being treated as school employees, tutors are now classified as independent contractors. …
Building Shelter in Faith and Identity
By Madi Wimmer On Thursday, Oct. 9, Concordia Campus Ministry held a worship service that recognized both Sukkot and National Coming Out Day, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 11. The sermon was delivered by Kelly LaFramboise, Concordia’s Director of Inclusion, who observes the Jewish faith. LaFramboise connected the two observations through shared themes of…
Students Paint Pumpkins to Spread Campus Cheer During Midterms
By Corinne Schmidt MOORHEAD – Amid the stress of midterms, Concordia students grabbed paintbrushes Monday, Oct. 13 to decorate small pumpkins designed to brighten their peers’ days across campus. The Campus Events Commission hosted its second Positivity Pumpkins event in the atrium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., inviting students to paint messages of encouragement…
Not Quite a Standing Ovation: A Review of The Life of a Showgirl
By Averie Nurmi On Oct. 3, Taylor Swift released her twelfth studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”. As someone who’s been a fan of her music since 2019, I was excited to hear something new from her. But after my first full listen, I walked away underwhelmed. As a listener, I’m drawn to lyrics,…
The Meaning Behind the Performance: Cobbcella 2025
By Lydia Schouten Performing in the homecoming talent show, Cobbcella, takes dedication, skill and confidence. Whether you are performing with a group of people like Dance Club or the band Last Minute Dream, or on your own like Colin Massah or Addie O’Konek, you must put in time preparing and have the passion for what…
The Life of a Showgirl and a Dressing Room Diary
By Ross Motter Coming after two colossal pieces of work, “Midnights” and “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl” feels more condensed and polished. Compared to over 50 songs between her two most recent works, “The Life of a Showgirl” feels intentional with 12 songs and no deluxe companion…
All Creatures Great and Small: Blessing the Animals Chapel Service
By Abigail Koenig Concordia campus pastors Rev. Dave Adams and his wife, Rev. Kim Adams held their 7th annual blessing the animals chapel service on Thursday Oct. 2. The service was in honor of the upcoming feast of St. Francis of Assisi; the patron saint associated with patronage of animals and the environment. Pet owners…
Concordia’s Homecoming Through the Years
By Daniel Scullard From bonfires to royalty Concordia has had a dynamic past with homecoming traditions. Concordia has had homecomings for 104 years and with that come a lot of events. Homecoming Fire The homecoming fires was one of the original events of homecoming, back then freshmen would clean the entirety of campus in preparation…
There’s No Place like Home: Concordia Homecoming Game brings Community to Cobbers
By Ross Motter MOORHEAD — The Jake Christiansen stands were packed with maroon and gold for the 2025 Homecoming game as the Cobber Football team defeated the Saint Scholastica Saints. The final score, 49-21, marks the fourth consecutive homecoming win for the College. It was the kind of fall day that could have easily been…
BSU Looks to Further Collaborations
By Noah Bloch Moorhead – The Black Student Union (BSU) had a group of around twenty returning members at their first non-board meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 24. President Casper Miller was slightly disappointed to see a lack of new members as she has her sights set on involving more of the student body with BSU….