Idea Box Showcase Turns Skill into Service
Felted finger puppets of famous Shakespearean characters, a mixed media piece made entirely of old books, and a scene incorporating sculpture, fiber art, and recycled instruments, are among the pieces from CUC art students that will be featured in the…
New Four-Year Nursing Program Proves Unique
A year and a half into Nicolaus Anderson’s nursing studies at CUC, something wasn’t clicking for him. At the time, CUC nursing students would go through what was called the “Two Plus Two” program where two years of classes were taught in science,…
Former Cheer and Stunt Athletes Say They Were Pressured to Compete Through Injury
Amid allegations of athletes being pressured to compete through injuries and coaches not being present at practice, the Concordia University Chicago Cheer and Stunt teams had their 2026 seasons cancelled as questions began to appear pertaining to the…
Book Haul Crew Rescues 2,000 Books from CUAA Library
As professor of theology Charles Schulz stood in the middle of Concordia University Ann Arbor’s Zimmerman Library, which was deserted save for his five-person crew and the librarian, he felt all of the memories come flooding back. He recalled long nights…
Pair of Star Freshman Lead the Way for Women’s Basketball
In their 2024-2025 season, the CUC women’s basketball team won only five games, with just one victory in conference play. At the end of the season, the team’s nine leading scorers did not return, with five of them transferring to other…
Housing Consolidation Leaves Some Students Feeling Burned
Just a few weeks removed from winter break and into the start of the spring semester, students from the first floor of Jonathan Hall were surprised to learn that they would all have to find a new place to live. “I found out from my roommate, who heard…
High Parking Costs Prompt SGA Inquiry
During much of his free time, junior Alan Saban finds himself picking up extra shifts in the tutoring center. Not to cover typical living expenses or to have extra spending money, but to help pay for parking. Saban, a nursing major, needs a car on…
New Men’s Soccer Coach Looks to Jump-Start CUC’s Program
Concordia’s men’s soccer program is turning to new leadership following their 1-15-2 season in 2025. Graham Brennan was recently hired as the new head coach of the program following the departure of Brad Callahan, who held the position for the last…
A Year Without the Concordia Invitational Tournament
January came and passed without an annual staple for Concordia students and athletes: this marked the first year since 1951 without the Concordia Invitational Tournament. CIT was a yearly tournament between Concordia University Chicago, Concordia…
Entrepreneurship Triad Program Connects Students With the Community
Handshakes, introductions, and spirited discussion were common sights in the Oak Park room on Feb. 13 as students, faculty, staff, and local business owners had lunch and made new connections. The luncheon was a bridge between a morning and afternoon…