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Two Tennessee House Representatives fight back against injustice

4/21/2023 - 3 minute read

Tennessee State Representative, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, both Democrats, were expelled from the legislature, days after taking the floor at the Tennessee State Capitol to advocate for gun control and discuss the impact of gun violence.

California goes electric. Can the state’s power grid handle it?

3/17/2023 - 2 minute read

In an unprecedented regulation, California has mandated all new vehicles be zero-emissions by 2035. To do so, the state must triple the amount of power generation it currently uses, according to the Senate bill report.

It’s a bird! It's a plane! It’s… a spy balloon?

2/24/2023 - 2 minute read

Over the last month, there have been multiple sightings of unidentified flying objects in our skies. The first sighting occurred on Jan. 28, north of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. The unidentified objects have drifted across the U.S., and our nation wants to know why.

Concordia students respond to Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings

2/10/2023 - 1 minute read

Over the span of less than a weekend, two mass shootings rocked the cities of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay. Concordia students shared thoughts and reactions regarding these horrific acts of violence that took place in January.

Republican deadlock leads to conservative concessions

1/20/2023 - 3 minute read

In the early morning hours of Jan. 7, after days of negotiations and 15 roll call votes, Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) became the latest speaker of the House of Representatives, after facing down significant opposition from a group of the lower chamber’s most conservative members, many of whom belonged to the House Freedom Caucus.

California Storms: Impacts on the state and recovery

1/20/2023 - 2 minute read

While many Concordia students went back home over Christmas break, those who remained in Irvine were battered with some of the most rainy weeks that the state has seen in over a decade.

Five fun Christmas events in Orange County

12/6/2022 - 2 minute read

It’s December, which means it’s Christmas time! Staying on campus or local during Christmas break? There are many great events and attractions in Orange County to get you in the Christmas spirit. Here are the best Christmas events in Orange County.

2022 Midterm election recap

11/11/2022 - 2 minute read

Every two years, America goes through a series of elections to determine the composition of the House of Representatives and Senate. On November 8, the 2022 midterms went into full swing, with millions of voters going to their local polling places to make their voice heard. Here are some of the most significant election news, both in Orange County and across the country.

Here are the best ways to spend the rest of Halloween season

10/28/2022 - 3 minute read

Here’s the deal: Halloween is already creeping around the corner, and you haven’t done anything to celebrate. Lucky for you, Orange County is full of spooky events and there’s just enough time to get in on the fun. Here are the top five Orange County Halloween events.

Eight tips for studying abroad: Advice from Concordia Cambridge

10/7/2022 - 2 minute read

Are you considering studying abroad? The current Concordia Cambridge students offered their best advice and suggestions for anyone thinking about participating in an international program.

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