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The countdown begins as a twelve hour TikTok ban raises questions about media and government

2/7/2025 - 3 minute read

Over the past several years, the United States government has debated whether the potential risks of TikTok warrant nationwide action.

Marchers used signs to express their pro-life messages.

Eagles4Life represents Concordia Irvine at national March for Life

2/7/2025 - 3 minute read

Late last month, Concordia’s Eagles4Life club sent three students across the country to Washington D.C. to participate in the national March for Life.

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!

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

1/17/2025 - 6 minute read

Concordia's community bands together in response to the LA fires

Concordia professors provide post-election insights

12/6/2024 - 1 minute read

In the wake of the November general election, students are considering the future of the nation, and what they can expect from the incoming administration. It is crucial for young voters to process their feelings and be knowledgeable about discussions concerning the current political climate.

Check out these Christmas activities close to campus

12/6/2024 - 2 minute read

During the holidays it can be difficult to find events and activities that are affordable, nearby and fun. Thankfully, there are several festive opportunities close to campus that Concordia students recommend.

Concordia Cambridge students while travelling

Golden Eagles soar worldwide

12/6/2024 - 2 minute read

From England to Rome to Austria, the 2024 fall semester yielded many travel stories and adventures from students who participated in some of the study abroad programs offered at Concordia. Students currently studying abroad gave advice and excerpts from travel stories for Golden Eagles who want to fill their future study abroad semester with as much travel as possible.

Donald Trump secures second term in historic election, Schiff takes Senate

11/8/2024 - 1 minute read

The Nov. 5 election results are in. Donald Trump won both the popular vote and more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the top of the ticket; he will be the second president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Meanwhile, Adam Schiff claimed the U.S. Senate seat. A closely-watched race in Orange County between Scott Baugh and Dave Min remains too close to call. Amid this historic election season, it is essential for Americans to remember the power of dialogue.

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.

Concordia students affected by recent Hurricane Milton storm

10/25/2024 - 2 minute read

Late on Wednesday night, Oct. 9, Hurricane Milton hit land near Siesta Key, Florida, causing catastrophic damage to many gulf and inland towns across Florida and affecting families across the country.

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