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Chairman Discusses No Confidence Vote

Dr. Boggess was recently offered a full contract renewal by the Board of Governors. Photo Courtesy of concord.edu Whether you are a student or faculty or staff member here at Concord, campus has been buzzing with the news of the vote of no confidence for Dr. Boggess. Elliot Hicks, Chairman […]

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Problems For Asian Students: Part 7

A: My name is Mimi Yamamoto, and I am from Ishikawa, Japan. I am ESL student and my major is RTM. The reasons why I chose this major are I studied hospitality in high school and I am interested in this major. Q: When was your first day to come […]

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Sociology Department Travels to Greensboro

On September 30th, Concord University’s Sociology Department visited Greensboro, North Carolina. They visited two museums: the Greensboro Historical Museum and the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. Their visit to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum during this field trip is especially relevant considering the prevalence and importance of […]

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Trump vs. Clinton: Final Debate

Trump and Clinton faced off in the third and final debate of this presidential debate. The election will be decided November 8. Photo Courtesy of CNN.com On Wednesday, October 19, the third and final Presidential Debate took place between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.      The debate was held at […]

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Concord Hosts Cyber-Security Forum

As technology becomes a larger part of our lives, so too do cyber security concerns. Image Courtesy of cybersecureasia.com Last Tuesday, October 18,  Concord University hosted Detective-Sergeant Steven Sommers with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, who came to talk about cyber security and how to stay safe online. The lecture […]

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Look Out Below! Bridge Day 2016

BASE jumpers have enjoyed Bridge Day since the New River Gorge Bridge was officially opened. Picture Courtesy of officialbridgeday.com On October 15, 2016, BASE jumpers took the leap to drop over 800 feet into the New River Gorge. This is just one activity of many held during West Virginia’s famous […]

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Carcinogens in West Virginia Water

Chromium six can cause many side effects if ingested in larger than the legally-mandated quantites. Image Courtesy of  nancysullivan.typepad.com Carcinogens, substances that can cause cancer to develop in living tissue, are found in many different places. Some are found in cigarettes, as most people know, while small amounts of them […]

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Constitution Day: A Discussion of Japanese Rights During WWII

After their presentation, the Masada’s stayed to answer questions, take pictures, and receive hugs. Photo By James Hoyle In this country, rights endowed to citizens by our creator are protected in the Constitution. Except when they’re not.     There have been times in this country where the Constitution became nothing […]

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Concord Students Thank Donors

Many students showed up to write a thank-you not to someone at Concord who helped them. Photo Courtesy of Bren Yeager Concord University is known for how small it is. We are a small school located in an even smaller community. However, coming from a small community can have more […]

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Carillon Bells Return to CU

Soon, students will have a melodic backdrop to their day that has been missing from Concord University for quite a few years. In the near future, the university’s carillon will be up and running, ringing to let students know the time, and for the community to enjoy with concerts by […]