Concord University
Monday, July 7, 2025
The CDC has confirmed at least 62 cases in 22 states just this year. Photo Courtesy of KEPR As the year comes to a close, the CDC confirms an increase in the number of AFM cases in children in the United States. Acute Flaccid Myelitis, more commonly known as AFM, […]
The midterm elections for West Virginia will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Two candidates for U.S. Senate of West Virginia are Joe Manchin and Jim Morrisey. According to the Joe Manchin website at manchin.senate. gov, Manchin is a Democrat. Manchin serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, […]
Meta-majors help keep undecided students on track to finish on time. Photo Courtesy of Concord University The Academic Success Center is currently planning to implement a meta-major initiative for students who have undecided majors. According to Sheila Womack, program specialist, meta-majors are large areas of academic interest grouped together. The […]
The Bonner program at Concord University organized a fundraiser to help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Sarah Fancher, Bonner graduate assistant, states, “The project was to help flood victims through packing buckets for UMCOR [United Methodist Committee and Relief]. They have a specific list of items that go in the […]
The new AED located on the first floor of the Student Center. Photo Courtesy of Priority FIrst Aid There is now a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the Concord University campus. It is installed on the main floor of the Student Center. According to Emily Culver, vice president of […]
The Mountain Lion Pride Marching Band playing at Callaghan Stadium Photo Courtesy of Laura Buchanan For many, fall is football season. However, for a small few, fall is known as marching band season, and Concord University holds its own in bringing those rhythmic tunes to the field. The […]
Sen. Chandler Swope On Wednesday, Oct. 10, Sen. Chandler Swope came to speak to the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting held in the State Room in the student center. The senator addressed the responsibilities the state Senate and more localized topics such as how students can get involved in legislative […]
Underclassmen athletes will now have a better opportunity to enroll in classes that do not conflict with practices. Photo Courtesy of McKayla Phillips Requirements to succeed in college are determined through attendance, tests, projects, and homework. Imagine trying to balance all of these elements, all while fitting time […]
New crime scene apartments prepare students for futures in criminology. Photo Courtesy of Courtney Ross Students who are a part of the sociology major with an emphasis in criminology now have access to new crime scene apartments to assist in further learning about the field. Two on-campus […]
6:25 a.m. A groan escapes my lips and I find myself having to give a mental pep talk just to open my eyes. It is only Monday, and already I feel as if the week has stretched on far too long. From the time I wake up until the […]