“Ugh, my class is being taught by an adjunct from MSUM,” “Damn, I have so much homework. Life of a Cobber!” and just straight up, “MSUM and NDSU kids are stupid,” are all actual quotes that I’ve heard Concordia students say on multiple occasions. Apparently, highly educated professors from state schools can’t possibly educate as…
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Long days, late nights
Concordia Students, alumni and faculty delve into independent films In a fake forest of real trees, Amber Morgan steps into metaphorical shoes as action is called on the set of “Westall.” Fake tears slip down her character’s cheeks, landing on real dirt. Opposite her, McKade Riedman’s character is breaking down as well. At some point,…
Study finds Concordia lags behind area schools in financial return
Admissions explores underlying reasons for Concordia’s ranking Concordia graduates aren’t getting as good of a financial return on their tuition as students from North Dakota State University and Minnesota State University of Moorhead, according to a recent article published in The Forum. “PayScale, a salary analysis site, used salary data from alumni to rank colleges…
Taking classes through Tri-College
It’s 6 a.m. on registration day. Luckily Banner opens right away, but one of the classes that fulfills a major requirement is no longer being offered. The class is only offered one semester a year, and the next time it is offered is after graduation. There is only one option left: take the class through…
Chinese New Year celebrations come to Concordia
Jan. 23 marked the beginning of a New Year in China: the year of the dragon. Chinese New Year is a time of family gatherings, community and closeness, as well as a chance to celebrate the holiday with tri-college students in early February. Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese…
Kernal Cobb lends a helping hand
Kernel Cobb represented Concordia at the 4th Annual Salvation Army Mascot Challenge on Saturday Dec. 3. The battle for the highest amount of donations took place in Scheels-Fargo between the Kernel, Thundar from North Dakota State University and Scorch from Minnesota State University Moorhead. According to gocobbers.com, “The mascots from Concordia College, Minnesota State University…
‘Season of Lights’ display at MSUM Planetarium
Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Planetarium is showing a new seasonal event, “Season of Light,” through the end of December. This premiere show highlights the school’s new full dome digital projector. On Sunday night, Dec. 4, people of all ages gathered for the show. Attendees entered a circular room and sat in chairs slanted towards the…
Open house for MSUM planetarium
This article was written by Lexi Robinson, a PULSE contributor. Looking up, there is a large revolving globe. The Minnesota State University of Moorhead planetarium offers an open house which started on Nov. 6 and ends on Nov. 20. Located in Bridges Hall, this free show offers an explanation of the earth and our galaxy…
Halloween Costume Savings
Halloween costumes are known to shock, frighten and titillate celebrators everywhere. But so do the prices. This year, some people sought to cut down the horrific costs in favor of more original and cheaper costumes for their Halloween festivities. At the Gaede Stage Theatre at Minnesota State University– Moorhead, troupe members showed off their skills…
Swing Dance Club Offers a Unique Tri-College Experience
The Centrum came alive Sept. 30 with big band music blaring and students showing off their swing dancing moves. The event started at 8 p.m. with lessons and lasted late into the evening as students danced, some in rhythm with flawless moves and others stepping on toes but still enjoying learning the art of swing…