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Dr. Meier and a few of the researchers a part of the LPLS

Parkinson’s study delivers valuable research opportunities for Concordia students

11/11/2025 - 5 minute read

In summer 2023, the Lifestyle and Parkinson’s Longitudinal Study recruited approximately 75 participants for the first time at Concordia University. Two years later, the study has expanded to serve more than 100 participants diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease from Orange County, providing opportunities for Concordia’s undergraduate students to work as research assistants.

Fun ways to celebrate Halloween in and around Orange County

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

Halloween is one of many people’s favorite holidays of the year. It’s a time when people of all ages get to use their imaginations to plan and create costumes. But it’s not just about costumes. In Orange County, you can find some of the most unbelievable creations, celebrating everything spooky, scary and even funny.

Students share their National Taco Day faves

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

Crunchy or soft, carne asada or chicken, there’s a taco everyone loves and can celebrate on National Taco Day, Tues, Oct. 7. Here are the places Concordia students and staff love to celebrate.

Terra Cotta Warrior from the Bowers Museum

No shortage of art museums to visit in Orange County

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

Orange County has a wealth of art just waiting to be seen! One can easily view local art, historical artifacts or contemporary art within thirty minutes of campus.

Singers attending the OC Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Concordia Choir brings joyous sounds to Mayor's Breakfast and upcoming Hymn Festival

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

As fall approaches and students acclimate to the semester, members of the Music Department make their first public performances of the school year. With a season that ranges from hymns, orchestra tours, commercial projects, to handbells, the Music Department is preparing for another vibrant year of concert offerings to all students, faculty and audiences beyond Concordia.

Passport Week introduces students to local favorites

9/19/2025 - 3 minute read

The first week of September, Concordia hosted “Passport Week.” A weeklong series of activities designed to give students new experiences, highlight local spots and get students involved. Each day had a different theme, making the week feel like a “journey” through the community.

Local fall activities checklist

9/19/2025 - 1 minute read

Roger’s Gardens opened its annual Midnight Market Halloween Boutique. Kick off the fall season with a trip to the garden, a spooky walk through the boutique, and pick up a pumpkin to get in the spirit.

Don’t know what to do in the winter? The Courier Staff recommends…

1/17/2025 - 2 minute read

Are you looking for activities to keep you busy during the cooler winter months? The weather isn’t ideal for our favorite beachside pastimes, but thankfully Orange County has much to offer. Here are just a few of our editors’ favorites!

Kari Wilhelm and Emma Lee performed during the Super Bowl LVI halftime show

Two Concordia students danced during the 2022 Super Bowl

2/25/2022 - 3 minute read

Two of our very own Eagles, Senior Kari Wilhelm, Communication major and dance team member, and Emma Lee, junior transfer and Business Management major, performed at the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sun., Feb. 13.

Between working with celebrity artists and being chosen to participate as two of the 350 field performers for the event, both ladies will remember the opportunity as an experience of a lifetime.

2021: A year in review

1/21/2022 - 3 minute read

A change in presidency, a continuing pandemic and natural and manmade disasters shaped 2021, but there was also positive news throughout the year. Here are some of the biggest stories of 2021.

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