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 […]
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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 […]
More Spooky Halloween Fun
Lake Shawnee is located unnervingly close to Concord University. If you’re looking for a good scare, grab some friends and check it out; but, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Hinkle Halloween is about more than just getting free candy and dressing up in a costume. […]
Local Halloween Haunts
Fright Nights and their intimidating mascot recently paid a visit to the Campus Beautiful Photo courtesy of Bailey Pace There are so many classic autumn activities: carving pumpkins, raking piles of leaves for the kids to play in, and picking apples from your local orchard for cider. But as the […]
Concord Community Discusses Graduate School
College is a time to learn and expand one’s knowledge. Some people take it a step further and attend graduate school. Marenda Garlow, Madison Crank, Samantha Richards and Chelsea Hollifield are all current students or alumni of Concord University. These students have taken the initiative to take that step further […]
Magician Mike Paldino Visits CU
On Wednesday, October 19, Mike Paldino, a magician and illusionist, performed at Concord University at Subway Sides. As I went into the performance, I came ready and equipped with a notebook to take notes about all of the tricks he was going to perform. By the end of the show, […]
An Introspective Look at Concord’s University 100 Classes
A former University 100 class with their service project, Feeding Hungry Children. Photo Courtesy of concord.edu This semester, Concord University has seen one of its largest incoming freshmen class in years, and each of those freshmen are required to take University 100. The course is a requirement for all students […]
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 […]
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 […]