CUC Dance Marathon Hosts Fundraising Push Day
Written by Mattie Rametta On Tuesday, November 19th at 7 pm to Wednesday, November 20th at 7 pm, Concordia University Dance Marathon held “Fundraising Push Day” where they set a goal to raise at least seven thousand dollars. The team finished…
Football Season Ends for The Cougars at Benedictine University
Written by Arius Gatson Football season has officially ended after the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) Cougars last game at Benedictine University was on November 16th, 2019. This was the Cougars final game of the season, and they ended it on a pretty…
A Brief History of Concordia: Beyond the Pillars
Written by Cassidy Stephenson The history of Concordia University Chicago (CUC) dates back to its founding in 1864 under the name of Addison Teacher Seminary. CUC was at a different location back then in Addison, Illinois. Our current president was J.C.W…
Coach Profile: Steve Kollar
Written by Arius Gatson Steve Kollar is the head coach for men’s basketball at Concordia University Chicago (CUC). Kollar was born and raised in Wheaton, IL. He attended Greenville University (formerly known as Greenville College) and transferred and…
Athlete Profile: Shelby Spitz
Written by Vicky Carrasquillo Shelby Spitz is a senior at Concordia University Chicago (CUC). She plays volleyball and is also a Residential Assistant (RA). Spitz has a number of good qualities as she is a role model for her peers. She is a great student…
How Coach Lauren Martin Plans to Lead the Cougars to Success
Written by Destiny Henschel The Women’s Head Basketball Coach, Lauren Martin is planning to lead the team to success. Her mindset is strong, while she consistently focuses on women’s empowerment. Throughout her first year of coaching the Concordia…
Athlete Profile: Thomas McNamara
Written by Chad Abbadessa Thomas Mcnamara was born March 25, 1997, in Gibson Indiana where his journey began. He was later diagnosed with epilepsy and was told that he was not going to live a normal life. McNamara would have to worry about getting…
CUC Men’s Soccer vs. Benedictine University Eagles
Written by Araceli Reyes On Wednesday, October 2nd, Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men’s soccer team suffered a shutout loss. It was a gloomy day, cloudy and 60 degree weather which made the loss even more detrimental. The presence of fans in the…
Coach Profile: Shayni Paul
Written by Arius Gatson Shayni Paul is the head coach for the women’s soccer team at Concordia University Chicago (CUC). She has been coaching at CUC for almost two years. Paul chose CUC because of the opportunities and location of the university. Paul…
Coach Profile: Divelys Allen, Dancing Leader
Written by Vicky Carrasquillo Dirvelys Allen, or Coach D. Allen, is the dance/cheer coach at Concordia University Chicago. She has a passion for dance and guiding students to reach their full potential through their dancing. She strives to be a person of…