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Night of Hope brings together students for food and fellowship and meaningful service

4/24/2026 - 2 minute read

On Sat. April 11, student coordinators from abbey west, faculty, alumni and the student body joined together for a night of food, fellowship and outreach. Night of Hope has become an annual tradition for Concordia and combines musical and visual arts with ministry and encouragement. In previous years, the event was held in the Nelson Amphitheater and the CU Center and featured guest worship bands. However, this year, Night of Hope took on a new design with attendees gathering in the Student Union.

Commercial Music Ensembles rock on

4/24/2026 - 1 minute read

On Tues., April 21, the Commercial Music Ensembles of the Music Department took center stage at Campus JAX. The semi-annual Commercial Music Concert is one of the most anticipated music events of the year, as it allows students to execute full sets of music in front of a live audience. As one of the fastest-growing majors at Concordia, Commercial Music encompasses a variety of styles, including pop, rock, alternative and R&B.

Review: Is “Project Hail Mary” reaching for the stars or a failed mission?

4/24/2026 - 2 minute read

In 2026, Hollywood eagerly anticipated the newest book-to-film adaptation that combined elements of popular films such as “Interstellar,” “E.T.,” and “The Martian,” as well as Pixar Studios. “Project Hail Mary” delivers a seamless blend of the heart, comedy and science fiction elements of these movies. The newest release from Amazon MGM Studios stars Ryan Gosling and is based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name by author Andy Weir.

Sip-Sip-Hooray offers seasonal specials each month

Sip-Sip-Hooray brings specialty dirty soda and coffee to campus

3/27/2026 - 2 minute read

Within Orange County, it often seems as if there is a new beverage shop or small business popping up each week. Yet many Golden Eagles are deciding to not only support local coffee and beverage businesses, but ones that are student-owned and operated.

USA 250 2: Concordia’s Music Department provides enriching and educational concerts, such as their upcoming “American Anthems.”

USA 250: Orange County to celebrate America through music and education

3/27/2026 - 3 minute read

By taking a brief glance at the Music Department’s events for the spring 2026 semester, one will notice a lengthy series of concerts throughout the entire semester, attributed to our nation's history. This year, the Music Department has successfully launched a concert series entitled USA 250, which lifts up and informs the greater Orange County community of our nation's founding documents and its rich history.

Music Department events on the horizon

2/20/2026 - 1 minute read

Looking to enjoy some live music? The Concordia Music Department has you covered with concert offerings across choral music, orchestral works and performances by our acclaimed handbell ensembles.

Review: Stephen Curry’s and Sony’s “Goat” brings basketball action to the big screen

2/20/2026 - 2 minute read

What if the greatest of all time, or G.O.A.T. is found not in the largest animals with the greatest strength, but rather in the driven mindset of an animal goat? Sony’s latest film, “Goat” is produced by NBA legend Stephen Curry and seeks to answer this very question.

Concordia leadership and faculty present at national Best Practices Conference

2/20/2026 - 3 minute read

From Feb. 12 to Feb.16, faculty and students from Concordia joined Lutheran Church Missouri Synod church workers from around the United States at Christ Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona, for the Best Practices Conference. Christ Lutheran Church describes the Best Practices Conference as “a free conference to encourage ministry support workers as we reach out with the gospel of Christ”.

Experience an ancient story of morality brought to life in a funky setting with “Everyperson.”

“Everyperson” is funky fun for everyone

1/23/2026 - 2 minute read

On Jan. 23, the walls of the Concordia Studio Theatre will transform into the newest nightclub on campus for their immersive production of “Everyperson.” With an ancient text by an anonymous author, “Everyperson” conveys a timeless story of morality, the meaning of life, and the various deeds of life. Directed by Tony Vezner, Professor in the Theatre and Film Department, the show brings philosophical questions to life with wacky comedy, music and dance.

Camille Beeson’s “From the Diary of Anne Frank” will be performed in Zhang Hall. Advanced tickets will be necessary

Camille Beeson on bringing “The Diary of Anne Frank”to life

1/23/2026 - 3 minute read

As graduation quickly approaches for the class of 2026, seniors are assembling their final capstones, project, and showcases. For senior Theatre and English major Camille Beeson, a senior project means starring in an immersive production that blends music, theater, and history. “From The Diary of Anne Frank” combines The Concordia Sinfonietta ensemble, the music direction of Jeff Held, Assistant Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and soloists Elizabeth Johnson (violin), Emma Whitten (organ), Yue Tang (cello) and Rebekah Michel (soprano) with Beeson’s creative storytelling to tell the familiar story of Anne Frank in a new artistic way.