Emily Owens Study Abroad In China (Part 1)
你好！I’m Emily Owens and I am a senior studying Sports Management. I have taken the great opportunity to study abroad in China this semester. I have been here for one month now and so far it has been so amazing. I am studying at Sichuan University (四川大学)…
Faculty and Staff Spotlight. Dr. Rogner
Dr. David Rogner who is the head of the English Department was gracious enough to allow The Spectator to interview him for our first Faculty and Staff Spotlight. Alexis: How long have you been teaching here? Dr. Rogner: This will be my 30th year teaching…
Self Driving Trucks Coming to a Highway Near You
On 17 May 2016 the BBC ran an article about self driving trucks. The start-up company Otto, the brain child of former Google, Tesla, and Apple employees, is coming out with kits to retrofit existing trucks with radar, cameras, other sensors and all the…
Did student government follow the bylaws in the election?
Student Government Association (SGA) held elections for the five member executive board for the 2016-17 term on April 18th. Four students were running for President. Princess Burch had the most votes with 111, and Allie Back had 110, but neither…
Student Government election raises questions
A Concordia University administrator has confirmed that Dean Hynes and President Gard are addressing student’s concerns regarding the student government election process. This story will be updated as it develops.
Goodbye CUC, and Thank You
By: Alex Patt May 7th, 2016 will mark the end of my four-year college career at Concordia University Chicago. These past four years have reassured me that I want to enter the broadcasting/media field thanks to the outstanding communication department and…
CUC Softball Off to Hot Start.
By: Alex Patt Concordia’s softball team came storming out of the gates back to start the 2016 season and has kept rolling through March into April. From the opening game on February 14th through March 31st, the Cougars posted an 11-2 record. During…
Yao Ming: A Global Icon
Yao Ming being inducted in 2016 NBA Hall of Fame Class by Daniel Hasko Playing in less than 500 games in only eight years of action and never winning an NBA championship usually does not translate into an induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. Quite…
Colonoscopy: Not Fun but Necessary
By Jordan Mann Every five years I head over to a local hospital for the “joy and pleasure” of a colonoscopy. I recently finished my fourth colonoscopy and thought I would share the experience. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
A Dying Tradition By Daniel Hasko
Nobody really cares who wins, it generates less excitement every year, and the ratings continue to slide every season. No, I’m not talking about American Idol, but rather the NFL Pro Bowl. There is a serious problem with professional football’s all-star…