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Donald Trump secures second term in historic election, Schiff takes Senate

11/8/2024 - 1 minute read

The Nov. 5 election results are in. Donald Trump won both the popular vote and more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the top of the ticket; he will be the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Meanwhile, Adam Schiff claimed the U.S. Senate seat. A closely-watched race in Orange County between Scott Baugh and Dave Min remains too close to call. Amid this historic election season, it is essential for Americans to remember the power of dialogue.

Bryanna Farley, Hope Yonehara, Gannon Strahm, Rebecca Kadera, Lilli Strahm, and Laura Gibson.

Freshmen score big wins at the Jannese Davidson tournament

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

Over mid-semester break, the Concordia Forensics Team had a remarkable showing at their 11th annual Jannese Davidson tournament. This tournament is an event dedicated to honoring the life of Jannese Davidson, a former speech competitor and coach at Concordia.

Voices of Concordia: Navigating the 2024 Election Landscape

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

On Nov. 5, 8.3 million young Americans, including students at Concordia, will participate in a pivotal election. As students expressed a variety of perspectives, their views reflect broader national concerns and divisions. Director of Speech and Debate, Professor Konrad Hack, emphasizes a unifying principle in this context: “We are all created in the image of God.”

“Turtles All the Way Down” is a powerful tale of wanting to be seen

10/4/2024 - 2 minute read

On May 2, 2024, director Hannah Marks brought John Green's "Turtles All the Way Down" to the big screen. Starring Isabela Merced as Aza Holmes, the film is one for the whole family and can be watched on HBOMax, Amazon Prime or YoTube TV.