Spring 2020 Spectator Issue 2
The Spectator publishes stories written by Concordia University Chicago students on The Spectator website, and in a hard-copy issue of The Spectator that can be seen around campus. To view the digital version of the newspaper, download the file below:
Coach Profile: Russell Allen
Written by Isaac Strand Since Coach Russell Allen stepped foot on the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) campus as head coach of the Women’s Lacrosse team, the program has been a part of unprecedented success, knocking off countless records both as a…
Concordia University-Portland Announces Closure
Written by Cassidy Stephenson On February 11, 2020, students received an email of a joint statement from the Presidents of Concordia University Wisconsin (Dr. Patrick Ferry) and Concordia Chicago (Dr. Russell Dawn) announcing the closure of Concordia…
Mainstage Productions For the Spring
Written by Cassidy Stephenson For their annual Spring Musical, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) theater department is putting on “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” This is a musical based on the Peanuts comic strips by Charles M.…
Sodexo’s Upcoming 2020-2021 Plans
Written by Cassidy Stephenson Housing sent out an email on January 3rd, 2020 that explained some of Sodexo’s plans for this semester and their upcoming plans for the 2020-2021 school year. This semester, the Crossroads Dining Hall will have continuous…
CUC Celebrates the Life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Written by Arius Gatson Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was and still is to this day a highly credible and important activist that has impacted the lives of many individuals. Dr. King is greatly known for his contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.…
How CUC is Responding to Cannabis Law on Campus
Written by Karina Kosmala On January 1st, 2020, while the state of Illinois has enacted the law that allows those 21 and older to purchase cannabis, it is illegal to possess cannabis on Concordia University Chicago’s property. The decision of prohibiting…
Athlete Profile: Jalen Meeks
Written by Isaac Strand Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men’s basketball player Jalen Meeks, since his freshman year, has made an impact on the court. As well as being a successful player, both Meek’s friends and teammates insist that he is more…
Coach Profile: Michael Arango
Written by Isaac Strand The Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men’s soccer team reached conference playoffs for the first time in program history this past season, led by head coach Michael Arango. In his third year as the head coach of the men’s soccer…
Women’s Basketball Season Kick Off at Rockford University
Written by Arius Gatson On November 12th, 2019, the women’s basketball team kicked off basketball season at Rockford University. The team has had a long off season to prepare for the season. The women’s basketball team had a great off season,…