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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.

Super Bowl LVIII starring… Taylor Swift?

2/9/2024 - 2 minute read

With the 58th Super Bowl approaching, students on campus have shared their opinions regarding the media coverage surrounding it. Some students feel like the publicity surrounding Taylor Swift is deliberate in order to promote the big game on Sun., Feb. 11. What’s certain is that the singer has great influence on this year’s Super Bowl.

Endless combinations can be made with Blaze Pizza's toppings.

National Pizza Day has students dish out their favorite pizza spots

2/9/2024 - 2 minute read

Today is National Pizza Day. In celebration, students at Concordia shared popular pizza places near campus. Each student had a variety of reasons for their preferred place to grab a slice that others might relate to.

Work in-person, or work from home? Here’s what Concordia students have to say.

1/19/2024 - 2 minute read

COVID-19 changed the state of the job mar- ket by introducing the world to the concept of stay-at-home work. Concordia students have many different opinions regarding re- mote work, here is what they are saying.

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