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Women’s water polo record holder Madison Ravelo stays in the swim

1/20/2023 - 4 minute read

Graduate student Madison Ravelo returned to Concordia for a fifth year to continue her water polo career and to continue defending school records. The Courier caught up with the all-time leading scorer as she reflected on her storied career as a Golden Eagle.

Concordia College Corps Fellows help deliver dinner with dignity

12/6/2022 - 4 minute read

South County Outreach (SCO) has been providing housing, food and education since 1989. Their mission is “preventing hunger and homelessness by helping people help themselves.” People from all walks of life can attend their food market in Irvine, no questions asked.

CU Give Back raises over $200,000

11/11/2022 - 2 minute read

On Thurs., Nov. 3, Concordia hosted the 7th annual CU Give Back, an online event that is designed to engage the community and support clubs, departments, athletics and more.

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.

Violent Intruder Response Training emphasizes planning and preparedness

10/7/2022 - 2 minute read

On Tues., Sept. 27, the Department of Campus Safety and the Irvine Police Department hosted a Violent Intruder Response Training in Grimm Hall.

Men’s water polo coach hopes for top four

9/23/2022 - 2 minute read

Men’s water polo secured their first win of the season against Occidental College in Redlands last weekend on Sept. 11. “A couple of key factors in our Sunday win against Occidental were the patient ball movement and zone defense,” said senior Jeff Runyan, who scored six of their 12 goals and is only twenty goals away from holding the school record. “That was certainly one of the better games we had ever played offensively.” The senior also credits sophomore Jacob Stuart, who scored a career-high of five goals during the matchup, and junior goalie Tanner Powell, who accumulated 16 saves against the Tigers.