Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time for Concord to forget about the snow muck and look forward to sunny days and an active campus. The Student Government Association (SGA) has taken it upon themselves to kick off those fun activities for students and benefit the campus as […]
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Blessings in a Backpack Program
Each student enrolled in a University 100 class must participate in some type of community service project, and Lora Woolwine’s class this semester has chosen the Blessings in a Backpack Program to do that. The program provides students with a backpack that will be filled each weekend with enough food […]
Concord Love #IheartCU
Image courtesy of concord.edu/advancement “What is your favorite thing about Concord? Do you love the people, the atmosphere, or something else?” The Advancement Office is asking anyone who loves Concord this question. “The main goal of this campaign is to generate awareness about the positive things here at Concord University. […]
Umoja Ball
The Concord University BSU (Black Student Union) concluded their Black History Month celebration on February 27th with the Umoja Ball. "Umoja" means Unity: to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race. The theme of the month for the BSU was to show the campus, "What […]
Renovations: A Continuing Story
The renovations of the North and South Towers residence halls, which have been slated for remodeling for some time now, may be delayed just a bit longer. Due to the passing of a bill that changes prevailing wage in the state of West Virginia, the university could potentially save a […]
To Catch a Critic: Kingsman: the Secret Service
Image courtesy of foxmovies.com The classic James Bond spy movie formula got a facelift early this year with the February release of director Matthew Vaughn’s box office hit, Kingsman: The Secret Service. The film centers on young Eggsy Unwin (Taron Egerton), a misfit Londoner with a chip on his shoulder […]
The Year of Renewal: 2015 Founder’s Day
Concord University celebrated 143 years of excellence on Wednesday, February 25 at their annual Founders’ Day Celebration. The event took place at the Pais Family Fellowship Hall at University Point on Concord’s campus. The event also featured a keynote speaker and awards for outstanding members of the university. A reception […]
No Longer Databas-ic
Students concerned with potential difficulties in researching topics for papers or projects need no longer live in abject terror. As of January 5, Concord University, through the Marsh Library, has been given access to a new database with the intention of making research a faster, easier, and more streamlined experience […]
You’re Getting Very Sleepy
Students were completely mesmerized by the power of the mind when Paul Ramsey, professional hypnotist, performed at Subway Sides on Wednesday, February 25. Audiences were spellbound as Ramsey opened by hypnotizing the entire crowd all at once. He asked the audience to close their eyes and imagine two dozen balloons […]
Open Mic and Slam a Hit
Concord University’s Black Student Union hosted an Open Mic Night and Poetry Slam at Subway Stage in the Student Center Thursday, February 26. The event asked for students to come up on stage and share original poetry, rap, or other verse. Around forty people were in the crowd in front […]