NATIONAL CALIFORNIA SHOOTINGS On Tuesday, Nov. 14, four people were killed and 10 wounded in a series of shootings in Northern California by Kevin Neal, 44, who was killed by police the same day. There were at least seven separate shooting scenes in or near Rancho Tehama Reserve, an […]
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Musical Talent Displayed at “Reflexes” Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night allowed students to showcase their talents. Photo By Caleb Zopp Once again, Concord Reflexes hosted an exciting “Open Mic Night” event. People doing various music acts showed their talent, while having a great time with their friends. Everyone who participated in this engaging event at Subway […]
Joan C. Browning Speaks at Concord
Joan C. Browning spoke about her role as a woman of the civil rights movement. Photo by Caleb Zopp On Monday, Nov. 13, Concord University hosted Albany Freedom Rider Joan C. Browning, who gave a lecture on “Women of the Civil Rights Movement.” Browning is no stranger to CU as […]
Mountain East Conference: Sports Round up
Football—The Concord University football team concluded their season with a 35-15 loss against Urbana on Saturday, Nov. 11 in the Mountain East Conference play. During the first three quarters, Concord kept the score close until the Blue Knights scored two touchdowns during the fourth-quarter to finish the game. Senior […]
“Thor: Ragnarok” Review
The recent trend towards comedy in Marvel movies today was present in Thor: Ragnarok Photo By Flickering Myth NOTE: THIS STORY CONTAINS SPOILERS. Thor: Ragnarok has recently made its way to theaters. For the curious readers who have yet to see “Thor: Ragnarok,” the following review does contain spoilers […]
Black Friday Takeover
In 2016, The Balance estimated 102 million consumers shopped spending a total of $655.8 billion. Photo By The Digi Blog The day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season. In 2016, The Balance stated that an estimated 102 million consumers shopped, spending a total […]
“Murder on the Orient Express” Review
Murder on the Orient Express is a film based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. Photo By Nerd Reactor Famous crime novelist Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted to film yet again, this time thanks to the directorial talent of Kenneth […]
Accuracy of Course Evaluations and Making Them Count
Now as the semester ends, Concord will be sending out reminders about course evaluations beginning Thanksgiving break. Though typically somewhat lengthy, these questionnaires seek to gauge the success of the class, in particular the skill and knowledge of the instructor. But how effective are course evaluations in measuring these things? […]
National News Round Up: Nov. 5-11
TEXAS SHOOTING On Sunday, Nov. 5, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, walked in the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, during the service and shot dead 26 people and wounded 20. Those killed ranged in age from 18 months to 77 years old. Everybody who was in the church was […]
“The Jack Tales” Production Delights Audience
Jack in “Jack and the Witch” runs across an enchanted mill. Photo By Lydia McGee The word “hillbilly” might evoke a negative reaction from most people, but this semester, the Concord theater department focused on just how much this is not so. On Nov. 8, Concord University’s theater department premiered […]