By Ross Motter MOORHEAD — Amid the buzz of computer-generated information, Concordia students, staff, faculty and community members are gathering this week at the Faith, Reason and World Affairs Symposium, “Responsibly Engaging with AI to Make a Difference in the World.” On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the 38th annual Faith, Reason and World Affairs symposium will be…
Cobber Athletic Band Debuts at Football Opener
New to Concordia this year is the Cobber Athletic Band, also known as the pep band. At 40 strong, they played their first Concordia football game on Saturday, Sep 7 under the brand new lights at Jake Christiansen stadium. The ensemble aims to be the lowest cost and commitment of all Concordia musical ensembles. “Our…
Choir Program Welcomes Tubiolo as Director of Chapel Choir and Kantorei Choir
By Ross Motter On March 21, The Concordia Choir Instagram announced that Stephanie Tubiolo would be joining the choral faculty, where she will serve as an assistant professor of choral music and the conductor of Concordia’s Chapel and Kantorei Choirs. Tubiolo holds a BA in Music from Yale College, a Masters in Music for Choral…
The Summer Carl B. Turned Pretty
By George French and Liz Komagum The Carl B. Ylvisaker Library received an upgrade over the summer. The main floor has been transformed with new furniture, additional study spaces, and a refreshed layout designed to create a more inviting atmosphere for students. The biggest change to the library is the furniture. With help from Facilities,…
Night-Out White-Out: Cobber Football Wins Home Opener in First Night Game
By Brennan Collins MOORHEAD- Cobber Football kicked off their 2025-26 season with a win on Saturday against Mayville State Illuminated by Jake Christian Stadium’s new field lights. The College’s first ever night game proved to be an event not many students, parents and alumni planned to miss including that of Mayville State who found themselves…
Getting Involved With The Cobber Expo
By Abigail Koenig The Cobber Expo is an annual event in which Concordia students get the opportunity to explore the various cocurricular activities available to them. Registered student organizations set up tables with candy, crafts, raffles and posters to help attendees get to know each club. The event is officially part of the Concordia First-Year…
Somebody Who Cared: Professor Scott Olsen’s Phased Retirement
By Abigail Koenig Scott Olsen has been a fixture of Concordia college since 1987, teaching almost exclusively non-fiction writing courses and embarking on a total of 19 school sponsored overseas trips with Cobber students and staff. He is now doing a phased retirement. Phased retirement is a one or two year program where a professor…
Cobbers Making Music: Student Bands and Split Ends
By Abigail Koenig It is well known that Concordia college is a hub for all things music related. There is a multitude of opportunities for students to get involved with their voices and/or instruments. One of the many options is the creation and participation of student-led bands, the most popular groups being GG and…
SEA Protests Loss of Sustainability Office
MOORHEAD — On Friday, April 25, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m., a small demonstration was held by the Student Environmental Alliance (SEA), near the Concordia campus fire pit to voice their support for sustainability efforts on campus. [Editors Note: this story is no longer current and was not published until September 2025] The crowd…
Concordia Holds 16th annual Golden Cobbs Award Ceremony
MOORHEAD — On Monday, April 14, over a hundred athletes from nearly every branch of Cobber athletics attended the annual banquet. Held in Concordia’s Memorial Auditorium, dozens of tables spanned the length of the gym. Football players were seated stage right with track and field to the left. Between the two groups: tennis, golf, swimming…










