Tuesday was the beginning of the latest cycle of student government campaigns. And this year, it seems that it’s my turn to ask, “What’s the point?” It’s not that the candidates are unqualified—resumes show that all are leaders, while many have already served in the Student Government Association (SGA). Additionally, I know the majority of…
Students interested in becoming presidential and vice presidential candidates for next year’s Student Government Association got started early this year—four months early, in fact. At least two groups of potential candidates have come forth stating that they intend to run. The groups (Levi Bachmeier/Matt Dymoke and Ryan Deschene/Andy Mackner) both said that they decided to…
Cobbers recently received news of Concordia College’s Student Government Association (SGA) stating their opposition to the MN Marriage Amendment. If passed, the MN Marriage Amendment would define marriage as between one man and one woman. Regardless of which side SGA decided to come out on, this passed resolution reflects poorly upon Student Government’s respect for…
This year, under the Christmas tree, donations will be collected for the Gladys Ray Shelter of Fargo. At the Student Government Association forum meeting on Nov. 16, the shelter was announced as the recipient of this year’s donations. Donations will be collected under the Christmas tree, which will be located in the Knutson Campus Center…
Student Government Association forum meetings are now open for all students to attend. Meagan McDougall, SGA’s director of communications, said the focus of forum meetings includes updating SGA initiatives. The meetings will be held once a month and all members involved with SGA, including the executive board, commissioners and class representatives will be present. Meg…
The search is on for a new provost for Concordia College as Mark Krejci steps down from this position. According to Judith Ward, one of two consultants hired for the search, the college hopes to have several finalists selected by March. However, the new administrator may be welcomed to the college under a new title….
Call it a paradox, call it an oxymoron, call it nonsensical or downright stupid—the words contained herein will opine on the folly of opinions, particularly those vehemently guarded. As almost-adults grasping desperately in those always-awkward adolescent years for some semblance of an individualized identity, the safety in the inspiring imperative to be oneself and stand…
On Sept. 17, members of student government gathered to vote on a proposal that would take a stance on the Minnesota marriage amendment to be voted on Nov. 6. After a lengthy and fruitful discussion, I am pleased to announce that Student Government Association voted to take a stance against the marriage amendment. The amendment…
Student Government Association welcomed three new members after freshman and sophomore class representative elections Tuesday. Freshman representative elects Aashik Olety and Ben Cousins received 155 votes and 125 votes, respectively. Sophomore representative elect Alex Elizárraga received 72 votes, beating candidate Beth Osman by only one vote. “It’s kinda cool to think that just one person…
The Student Government Association decided at a forum meeting Monday to encourage vote “no” by students on the upcoming Minnesota marriage amendment. After watching other Minnesota colleges such as St. Olaf, the University of Minnesota and Augsburg College express their support for the “Vote No” movement, Concordia SGA President Meg Henrickson wanted Concordia to jump…