The Concordia Courier

Volume 20, Issue 8

Concordia University Irvine

March 27, 2026

The Courier is a student-run online publication serving Concordia University Irvine. Learn more about us.

Bella Amore event

LLCs foster community, artistic expression and civic engagement

Posted on 3/27/2026 by Kayla Reed

Concordia is home to three Living Learning Communities (LLCs) in the Upper Quads: Bella Amore, Creative Edge and Polis Plaza. With housing applications open, now is the time to get to know these communities and decide where to live next year. The Courier interviewed the three Faculty in Residence Professors of the Living Learning Communities to get to know their communities better.

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Tags: Dorms

Sports

Beach volleyball seniors

Beach volleyball celebrates Senior Day

Posted on 3/27/2026 by Jordan Vander Veen

On Sat., March 14, the beach volleyball team celebrated Senior Day. The team honored their senior class of Teagan Algarra, Kennedy Farley, Kelia Giusta, Emma Hugeback, Madi Kelly, Olivia Medina and Aliyah Moore. The Golden Eagles started the day by beating The Master’s and Mira Costa College. Then concluded the day with a ceremony to congratulate the seniors. 

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Tags: Beach Volleyball, women's athletics

Local/Global News

CUI

Understanding the conflict in Iran

Posted on 3/27/2026 by Kiara Azuma

On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel attacked Iran’s missile infrastructure and military sites, leading to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This situation is being continuously updated across all news stations and social media. It can become difficult for students to understand what is occurring and where to look for information. 

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Tags: Politics, World News

Arts and Entertainment

The unique characters within the show required demanding physicality from the actors involved.

“Animal Farm” leaves audiences wondering: What makes a man and what makes an animal?

Posted on 3/27/2026 by Giselle Parra

On March 13 through March. 22, Concordia’s Theater and Film Department transformed into the cast of “Animal Farm”, directed by Lori C. Siekmann, Professor of Theatre and chair of the Theatre and Film Department. 

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Tags: Theatre

Campus Life

Heidi Bishop and Cal O'Flanagan

Line dancing club gains traction at Concordia

Posted on 3/27/2026 by Kayla Reed

Joining a club can be the perfect way to get involved on campus, and God’s Country Club may very well introduce you to your new favorite hobby. Run by Cal O’Flanagan and Heidi Bishop, the club teaches line dancing and swing dancing on different nights throughout the year.

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Tags: clubs, dance

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