Once more, another election has passed us. I think we all can agree that this one passed through us like a kidney stone, and I only pray that this passing has not left any lasting infection on the minds of people. The infection that I fear is blind hatred for […]
Opinion
Voting: Right and Responsibility
Election day is approaching on and it is important for everyone to get out and vote. Elections are always an important topic and are constantly being talked about in the news and on social media. Chances are that everyone has seen some type of advertisement on the importance of […]
What Do You Think Of Our Presidential Candidates?
Election Day is approaching us quickly. Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the presidential candidates and their seemingly endless bombardment of publicity. However, the president and the election is to be for the people by the people. So the Concordian took to the […]
Why People Believe Weird Things
Whenever someone hears the word skeptic or skeptical, it’s often met with the negative connotation of some long-winded, half researched and outlandish argument that is either for the sake of trying to convince people of a “greater truth” or simply for the sake of argument. Michael Shermer, founding publisher of […]
Hoyle’s House of Horrors III
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time for ghosts, goblins, hoarding candy and, of course, more horror movies than a person knows what to do with. Like always when it comes to these five lists, I am limiting myself to one film per franchise, and these are not necessarily […]
Halloween Around the World
A traditional Japanese Halloween fixture. Photo courtesy of Masae Kanno Halloween is almost here and people more and more often ask me as an international student from Russia if Russians celebrate Halloween. The answer is: not really. It is not a traditional holiday, but nowadays clubs, shops, restaurants and other […]
Halloween: A Brief History
Samhain is the ancient holiday from which the Halloween we know and love originated. Photo courtesy of uncgbls.files.wordpress.com. Everyone has fond memories of Halloween night. From the early years of our youth when parents and friends would adorn themselves in garments and costumes of our favorite themes and swarm the […]
Homecoming from the Perspective of an International Student
Last week was Homecoming at Concord University. There was the parade and Lip Sync on October 13 and 14, 2016, which sororities, fraternities and the band participated in. The International Students Club also joined in Homecoming festivities. I’m in the International Students Club (ISC) so I participated in Homecoming day […]
Meet Pixel
Google’s Pixel phone features a sleek, thin design. Picture Courtesy of madeby.google.com Okay Google, show us the latest new mobile device that won’t explode or need constant hardware replacement. You read correctly; Google has begun marketing their concept of what a smartphone should be, and the specifications are astounding to […]
Chu Seok: the Korean Thanksgiving
Chu Seok, Korean Thanksgiving Day is on August 15 in the lunar calendar. It was September 15, 2016. There is always a full moon on this holiday and people celebrate their harvest, foods and life with family. On Chu Seok, people go to their hometowns and meet with their relatives. […]