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Students waiting in line for pasta in the new Simply 3 Zone in the dining hall.
Students with Dietary Restrictions Enjoy More Options at the Café
Van Gaetto November 26, 2024

On most weekdays at 11:00 a.m., sophomore Amirah Shakir heads to the "Simply 3 Zone" at Crossroads Dining to eat every day. But in a change from last year, Shakir, who suffers from gluten intolerance, now asks for a different meal every day, hand-crafted by the cafeteria workers. On one recent morning,...

Students waiting in line for pasta in the new Simply 3 Zone in the dining hall.
Students with Dietary Restrictions Enjoy More Options at the Café
Van Gaetto

On most weekdays at 11:00 a.m., sophomore Amirah Shakir heads to the "Simply 3 Zone" at Crossroads Dining to eat every day. But in a change from last year, Shakir, who suffers from gluten intolerance, now asks for a different meal every day, hand-crafted...

Evalynn Berg and Maxine Bittner in their final rehearsal for the spring production of "The Miracle Worker" on April 10.
Artists of Concordia Theatre Performs ‘The Miracle Worker’ for 2024
Van Gaetto

The Artists of Concordia Theatre navigate racism and ableism through their performance of "The Miracle Worker," a play describing the true story of Helen Keller, the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelor's degree in the United States, and her...

Concordia University Chicago Cougar Band members hold a sign to the opposing Concordia University Wisconsin women's basketball team.
Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor Leaving Concordia Invitational Tournament
Natalie Gallardo January 28, 2024

While this weekend marks the 71st annual Concordia Invitational Tournament (CIT), two of the four participating universities are pulling out...

Professor David Bates teaches in the classroom on April 28.
Why Do Some Professors Assign Homework Over Spring Break?
Anna Kuschel

As the bus left the hotel in Minnesota at 6 a.m. on day seven of the Wind Symphony's Spring Break tour, freshman Kierra Mohalley took out her...

The sandwich options that are available for students to pick from at the Lib Café (Photo Credit to Katie Vazquez)
Opinion: Sodexo’s Limited Options

By Asia Lagrow Living on Concordia’s campus brings adventure after adventure to the lives of all residents; but what is an adventure without...