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Your next off-campus adventure

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

Looking for some new places to visit and celebrate kicking off the new semester? Look no further. Orange County is filled with a series of fun and reliable locations to participate in year-round, whether that be on your own, with your family, or with any number of your friends. Whether you have a car, a bike or just your own two feet, these spots are sure to be of access.

The 2024 Paris Paralympics deserves an audience too

8/30/2024 - 1 minute read

As the Paris 2024 Olympics came to a close, there were many remarkable feats to reminisce and dwell on. Athletes from all over the world came together to show off and go toe to toe with one another for an Olympic title.

Is Coachella still the music festival to beat?

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

With the 2024 Coachella Music Festival ending on April 21, students have shared their opinions regarding the event. With headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Lana Del Rey and Doja Cat, this year's festival was full of great performances from artists who are in demand.

New film “Civil War” shocks the American audience

4/26/2024 - 3 minute read

The dystopian film “Civil War” debuted on April 12 almost as a futuristic warning to Americans of a divided nation. The movie is in the action and thriller genre with an R-rating “for strong violent content, bloody/disturbing images, and language throughout,” according to IMDb.

Thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts beyond the store aisles

4/26/2024 - 2 minute read

Mother’s Day is Sun., May 12, and while store-bought gifts are always appreciated, there is something truly heartfelt about gifting mom with something that has been made or chosen with lots of love and thoughtfulness.

TikTok ban could impact content across multiple platforms

4/12/2024 - 2 minute read

On March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a vote on a potential ban of TikTok. President Joe Biden has openly stated that he would sign the bill into law assuming it makes its way to his desk.

Say hello to the super bloom!

4/12/2024 - 1 minute read

Much like last year, this spring the perfect conditions have been created for another California super bloom. This year, you have a good chance of seeing fields of flowers if you know where to look. Here is a list of places where to see the beautiful California wildflowers and when is the best time to see them in full (super) bloom.

Vice President of the Black Student Union, Indyah Alex

Black women celebrate Black excellence

2/23/2024 - 3 minute read

With Black History Month coming to a close, students both in and out of Concordia shared their thoughts on Black excellence and navigating the college experience as a person, specifically a woman, of color.

Regal Cinema in the UTC, where Dune 2 will play starting March 1

Return to Arrakis in the long anticipated “Dune: Part 2”

2/23/2024 - 2 minute read

Moviegoers can finally enjoy the sequel to 2021’s “Dune” when “Dune: Part 2” releases in theaters March 1. Viewers and fans have waited over two years to return to the eerie and majestic world of “Dune” for the next thrilling installment of Paul Atreides’s story.

Valentine's Day on a budget? It's doable.

2/9/2024 - 2 minute read

Valentine’s Day is Wed., Feb. 14, and for college students on a budget, planning for the holiday might seem challenging. However, romance does not have to break the bank. There are plenty of creative and inexpensive gestures that will make Valentine’s Day memorable for college couples without emptying your wallet.

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