By Natalie Mahlum The opera is steadily approaching, and this year Concordia is putting on a classic. This year’s production is of cult classic Cinderella, featuring a cast of 20 students. Svea Hagen, 5th year flex student is playing Cinderella. The history of the opera at Concordia is an interesting one. Robin Griffeath, vocal professor and director of the opera said, “For about 10 years before I arrived, they had started off with a scenes program. Doing…
Basketball and Bylines: Building a Career
By Abigail Koenig Makayla Anderson, a Cobber alumnus, has used what she has learned from her time at Concordia in her current internship at a marketing agency. During her time at Concordiacollege, she served as not only one of the captain star players for the basketball team, but also the editor-in-chief of the college’s newspaper, the Concordian. On the bus ride home after a…
CEC Karaoke Night: Kicking Off the Semester on a High Note
By Natalie Mahlum Campus Events Commission (CEC) put on their annual Karaoke Night this past Thursday in the Maize. It involved a wide variety of different genres and artists that were represented. A plethora of Concordia students sang everything from Teen Beach Movie to Alanis Morissette. It was no different this year with the freshly painted and revamped Maize full of people singing and cheering along with all the performers. CEC kicked…
Books Beyond Borders: Diversification of Literature at Concordia College
By Abigail Koenig Starting in the 2026 spring semester, there is a new club titled Books Beyond Borders (BBB) formed with the aim of exposing its members to more diverse literature from across the world and inspire thoughtful conversation about current issues. The club functions as an advanced book club that will meet to not only discuss the last…
Making Pet Toys for CEC
By Kaylee Robinson On Monday, Jan 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Atrium of Concordia College was filled with students making toys for dogs and cats. Hosted by the Community Engagement Committee of Campus Events Commission (CEC), students were provided with supplies to create these toys for two local shelters in the Fargo-Moorhead area called…
Connecting Cobbers and Finding Fulfillment: The Homecoming Committee is Hiring
By Abigail Koenig The application for the 2026-2027 Homecoming Committee is open until January 30. The committee plans all student and alumni facing homecoming events on campus, starting in February. While they play very involved roles, the group emphasizes how rewarding the process is, and they pride themselves on being hardworking. Eden Weinhandl, a co-event coordinator, calls being a part of the committee one of the most fulfilling things she’s done in college. “I think it’s just…
6-7 Things to Do in the Fargo Moorhead Area Over Winter Break
Staying on campus over winter break? Live in the Fargo Moorhead area and need something to do? If so, check out this list of activities and shows that will be available over break. Depending on if you can legally drink, you may need to skip #7. 1. New Years Eve Piano Bar Attend a New Year’s…
Staying on Campus for Break? Here’s What Support Looks Like
By Madi Wimmer Several Concordia students remain on campus over winter break. This year, a little over 30 students will stay for the full break, with about 70 staying for part of it. To support those students, the Center for Holistic Health, Dining Services and Residence Life have coordinated resources to ensure students have access…
Taking on the Stage: Tactus Chamber Ensemble
By Kaylee Robinson On November 30 at 4:00 p.m. Tactus, a small chamber ensemble of eight voices, took on the stage for the first time this year with their first recital. The performance was held in Christiansen Recital Hall at Concordia College. Tactus has members ranging from sophomores to seniors, and together they work with…
Anytime, Anywhere, TimelyCare: Around-the-clock support for Cobbers
By Abigail Koenig Across Concordia’s campus students have found a wellness companion within TimelyCare, an application available to all Cobbers. It can be used anywhere in the United States, 24/7, 365 days a year, free of charge. As Concordia does not have a licensed doctor or nurse on campus, TimelyCare virtually covers each dimension of…








