As Cobbers we will spew our political efficacy left and right during national elections, but what we fail to realize is that our civic duty doesn’t stop at the ballot box. Concordia’s Student Government Association holds annual elections for the student body to vote in, and the Faculty Senate holds regular meetings that students are…
After a record vot- ing turnout, nearly dou- ble of last year’s, Rachael Schauer and Molly Aga were named Concordia’s Student Body President and Vice President. According to Grace Hoffa, the 2016 Spring Elections Marshal, Schau- er and Aga won in a land- slide 574 votes, while Jus- tin Odney and Joey Ness received 315….
Student Government Association is slipping and sliding their way into the forefront of students’ minds at Concordia. The organization hosted a Slip ‘n’ Slide on Saturday Aug. 31. At the event, students could give their feedback regarding what they would like to see student government accomplish this year. The idea was to have a fun…
In a few weeks, members of the 2012-2013 Student Government Association will step down to make way for next year’s team. The change will occur on April 1, when Levi Bachmeier, Matt Dymoke and the rest of the 2013-2014 staff will be inaugurated during morning chapel. Meanwhile, current staff members are finishing up their projects…
Concordia students: We hope you had a nice and relaxing spring break and are ready to finish the 2012-2013 school year strong. As we approach the last few weeks of our term ending on April 1st, we wanted to notify you of a structural change in the executive team. Meg is currently serving as the…
Levi Bachmeier and Matt Dymoke have won the positions of Student Government Association president and vice-president for next year. They, along with new Executive Assistant, Emma Connell, and new Chief of Staff, Austin Keller, will provide leadership to SGA during the 2013-2014 school year. They beat out competitors Ryan Deschene and Andy Mackner in the…
Student Environmental Alliance is trying to promote a social change in the Concordia community. Eliminating Cobber Water from campus is SEA’s first goal in moving toward a more sustainable campus. SEA, Student Government Association and Campus Democrats are working together to inform the student body about how they can take action to get rid of…
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…
On March 13, Concordia students will advocate for better government student aid at Minnesota’s Day at the Capitol by meeting with state legislators. Meg Henrickson attended the Day at the Capitol last year. She was excited to share her experience. “It went really well. We were going there to thank them last year,” Henrickson said….
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…