Volume 20, Issue 5
Concordia University Irvine
December 19, 2025
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Posted on 12/5/2025 by Kiara Azuma
Sunday, Nov. 30, marked the first day of the Advent season. Advent is a four-week season of waiting, reflection and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth on Dec. 25. Professors from Christ College and Lead Pastor Quinton Anderson shared what the season of Advent means to them, as well as provided students with advice on how they can reflect and prepare during the weeks leading up to Christmas.
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Tags: faith, abbeywest, Faculty
Posted on 12/5/2025 by Sydney Weaver
Women’s soccer has officially ended its season with a record of 10 wins, 3 losses and 4 ties. While the team is not going to the conference playoffs or the NCAA tournament, they finished with a winning record and a PacWest player of the year honor.
Tags: sports, women's athletics, Soccer
Posted on 12/5/2025 by Jordan Vander Veen
Take a break from studying and enjoy a fun, festive night out with friends. During the holidays, Balboa Island, in Newport Beach, turns into a magical winter wonderland. The homes, docks, and walkways are decorated extravagantly for Christmas. Explore the “Ring of Lights” on Balboa Island to get you out of a study funk and get you into the Christmas spirit.
Tags: community, Orange County
I have been changed for good.
“Wicked For Good”, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and others, has been highly anticipated since the first movie [and theater smash], “Wicked,” came out last November. “Wicked For Good” has officially beaten “Wicked" at the box office, grossing over $150 million its opening weekend. My takeaway, it deserved every penny.
Tags: Review
Posted on 12/5/2025 by Kayla Cimarusti
If you heard joy and jingle bells on campus, you weren’t imagining it. Concordia Christmas came to town on Thurs, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Student Union patio and common lawns.
Tags: ASCUI, event