Calvinaugh Jones takes the handoff from Brian Novak. Photo courtesy of cumountainlions.com When it rains it pours, and it rained on the Concord University Football team’s hopes of a return to the playoffs as they dropped a Thursday night road game against the University of Charleston in the state’s capitol […]
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Concord University Young Democrats Make Their Presence Known
The newly formed Concord University Young Democrats art working to become an official charter with the West Virginia Young Democrats. Photo courtesy of Emily Hawkins While the next presidential election isn’t for another year, many people are already gearing up for the day at the polls. Many organizations have been […]
Nursing: A Double Standard
Activists have been pushing for breastfeeding women's rights with posters such as the one pictured above. Photo courtesy of dailymail.co.uk There have been many well-documented accounts of the benefits of breastfeeding children. While some women cannot or choose not to breastfeed for health reasons, those that are healthy enough […]
Community Spotlight:
Guests are greeted by two silly cartoon pigs painted on the fence surrounding the concession trailer's barbeque setup. Photo by Haley McCord Country Girl Cooking is a southern-style concessions trailer located approximately ten minutes from Concord University’s campus beside Grant's Supermarket. The face of the business is Sylvia Mitchell, […]
Taking Down the Taken King: New Destiny Expansion in Review
Gamers, rejoice! The newest Destiny expansion is on the market, with quite a few new twists and turns. Photo courtesy of gamepur.com Whispers in the dark like fingertips on the mind. As the Guardians take yet another bastion of darkness, an even greater threat quickly advances and threatens to destroy […]
Healthy Hacks: A Caf Quick Guide
Let’s face it- when you’re in college, your greatest priority is probably not healthy eating. You are focused on class work, being involved on campus, hanging out, and let alone trying to eat over-the-top healthy. Luckily for CU students, there are plenty of healthy options for you. We’ve all heard […]
‘Til It’s Done: Shumate’s Mission
Connie Shumate has been directing the Marsh Library and brightening students' day with her bright attitude since 2012. Photo courtesy of hub.concord.edu In a back corner office located on the main floor of Concord University’s Marsh Library sits a petite, bespectacled woman nestled behind a great slab of […]
A Different Kind of Pride
On Friday, September 25, Concord University hosted the Pride Retreat for foster and adoptive care training in the Student Center’s State Room. The event was organized and led in part by Gail Murano, the Training Coordinator of Concord’s Division of Social Services. The Pride Retreat, sponsored and facilitated by Concord since […]
Radio Showcase and Second Annual Media Appreciation Day
Sarah Turner takes the podium to give a presentation to those in attendance. Photo by Sarah White A dreary and grey Tuesday September 29 saw University Point teeming with media for the second Annual Media Appreciation Day, as well as a showcase for the Concord University Mountain Lion Radio, 97.7 […]
Whatever the Weather: Autumnfest Success
Mercer Street was full of vendors and community members enjoying the festivities. Photo by Briana Gunter Whether rain or shine, and in this case rain all day, Princeton Autumnfest went on as scheduled on Saturday, September 26 on Mercer Street. While there was plenty of rain in sight, that didn’t […]