The Concordia Courier

Volume 19, Issue 10

Concordia University Irvine

March 22, 2025

The Courier is a student-run, bi-weekly print and online newspaper serving Concordia University Irvine. Learn more about us.

Sports

Kelia Giusta left, and Gabrielle Reinking pose for photo

Beach volleyball delivers with a historic start to their 2025 season

Posted on 3/14/2025 by Makamae Du Pont

Concordia beach volleyball is receiving national recognition, following a historic victory over Pepperdine and strong performances in recent tournaments. The beach volleyball team looks to keep making positive strides in their season within the next month.

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Tags: volleyball, sports, Beach Volleyball


Local/Global News

Silhouette of a family

“Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke” raises awareness of the dangers in family vlogging and child influencers

Posted on 3/14/2025 by Bella Sagum

Hulu released a new docuseries titled “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” a tell-all of an abusive mother who ran the YouTube family vlog channel “8 Passengers.” The Courier reviews the series and its implications. 

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Tags: Review


Arts and Entertainment

Actors in the Theatre Department carefully learn various lift sequences to prepare for "Wings".

Storytelling in “Wings” brings the Theatre Department to new heights

Posted on 3/14/2025 by Rebekah Michel

As students are nearing the end of the spring semester, Concordia’s Theatre Department is preparing their final production of the year “Wings” written by Arthur Kopit and directed by Tony Vezner. Opening on March 21, “Wings” tells the story of Emily Stilson, a former stunt pilot, as she experiences a life-threatening stroke. Audiences experience an introspective view of how Stilson views the world and her journey with her therapist. 

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Tags: Theatre, Alexander Carr, event, Performing Arts


Campus Life

Hawaiian dancers performing at a previous luau

Experience the spirit of Aloha Ka Pu’uhonua Hawai’i Club’s 4th annual luau

Posted on 3/14/2025 by Haku Dudoit

Ka Pu’uhonua Hawai’i Club is set to host its annual luau on Sun., April. 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Common’s Lawn, just outside of the CU Arena. The event will celebrate Hawaiian culture with traditional food, live music and entertainment.

 

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Tags: clubs, Clubs and Organizations , Culture , event


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