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Detail of the campus prayer wall for the victims of the fires PC: Rebekah Michel

As fires ravage Los Angeles County, Concordia’s community responds

1/17/2025 - 6 minute read

Departments and individuals across Concordia's campus respond to the devestating fires in LA County.

Don’t know what to do in the winter? The Courier Staff recommends…

1/17/2025 - 2 minute read

Are you looking for activities to keep you busy during the cooler winter months? The weather isn’t ideal for our favorite beachside pastimes, but thankfully Orange County has much to offer. Here are just a few of our editors’ favorites!

The Schroeder Library unveils the newest resources and upcoming events

1/17/2025 - 3 minute read

What else can the Schroeder Library offer you? Beyond study spaces, there are book clubs, games, events, and more to look forward to!

Group photo of student leadership for 2024-2025

Student leadership hiring across campus

1/17/2025 - 3 minute read

Applications for student leadership positions for 2025-26 across campus are now open until Mon., Feb. 3. Students are encouraged to apply to positions across departments, including ASCUI, FYE, abbeywest, and RES!

Daylight savings time – why do we still do it?

11/8/2024 - 3 minute read

Each year, as the clocks change, many wonder why we continue adjusting our lives for daylight saving time. With ongoing discussions about its relevance, students and professors at Concordia shared how the time shift impacts their routines and whether they think the practice still serves a purpose.

Students pose for a picture at Common Ground Connection Night.

Students engage in new Bible study “Common Ground”

10/25/2024 - 3 minute read

Abbey west launched a new curriculum for their on-campus Bible studies titled “Common Ground.” Though using curriculums isn’t something new for abbey west’s Bible studies, “Common Ground” was specifically written by familiar faces for Concordia students.

Leadership from BSU and Nuestra Voz recap Unity Week

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

Concordia celebrated its annual Unity Week from Sept. 16-20, with events like the Unity Week Kickoff, Cultural Club Showcase, Wings Wednesday and a special Unity Talk in Friday’s chapel by Ms. Mo. This week helped to highlight the importance of unity on campus and beyond.

Lean On Me brings comfort to grieving students

10/4/2024 - 3 minute read

Lean On Me is a student-led grief support group partnered with the Wellness Center. They are entering their third year of bringing a safe space and support to grieving students on campus.

The Concordia Serves group t-shirts on display

Campus community preps for 6th annual Concordia Serves on Sept. 24

9/20/2024 - 3 minute read

The Concordia community will come together for the 6th Annual CONCORDIAserves, formerly known as CUserves, on Sept. 24.

Concordia kicks off WOW with new student move-in

8/30/2024 - 2 minute read

Embarking upon the new school year, Concordia began Week of Welcome, or WOW, with New Student Move-In on Aug. 16. Amongst the Target bags, tool kits and toilet paper, new freshmen students moved into their new dorms in Chi Rho or Sigma, with the help of other Student Leaders, P.A.L.s and faculty.

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