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Dr. Richard Fischer conducts the Wind Symphony in rehearsal on Feb. 8.
Wind Symphony Conductor Richard Fischer Celebrates 50 Years at CUC
Sophomore Jordan Meier outside the Cougar Den on March 14.
CUC Launches New Food Service App ‘Everyday’
Senior Brianna Arias speaks with Financial Aid Office Coordinator Taya Dixon on Feb. 16.
New FAFSA Form is ‘Frustrating,’ CUC Students Say
Juniors Natalia Gallardo and Fatima Martinez take a Journalism Law and Ethics quiz on Feb. 7.
Updated Policy Requires In-Person Final Exams
Emma Milam, a junior, recevies a package from the bookstore on October 11.
Lost Mail and Delayed Packages Hinder Slingshot Mailroom Transition
Concordia University Chicago Offers COVID-19 Vaccination
Concordia University Chicago Offers COVID-19 Vaccination
Stefan Kovacevic, M.D, and Tylar Pon, R.N., check in students in CC 200 for their on-campus COVID test on Thursday January 28th, 2021.
CUC provides free on-campus COVID testing to staff, students, and faculty
How Health Care and Health Care Education Have Changed Because of COVID-19
How Health Care and Health Care Education Have Changed Because of COVID-19
Celebrating Holidays Amongst COVID-19
Celebrating Holidays Amongst COVID-19
COVID-19’s Impact on Universities
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
Abby Porter and Evalynn Berg at dress rehearsal for A Midsummer Nights Dream on Nov. 12.
CUC Student Composes Original Music for Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Anika Slayton, Evalynn Berg, Maddison Blodgett, and Ana Scheltens rehearse for the Artists of Concordia Theatre performance of Steel Magnolias.
Artists of Concordia Theatre Performs ‘Steel Magnolias’
The University Band at rehearsal on Feb. 23.
U-Band Brings Students and the Community Together for 30 Years
Evalynn Berg (left), Josie Brown (middle), and Omar Darwiche (right) rehearse for 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
The Spring Musical Returns to CUC After Four Years
Professor David Bates teaches in the classroom on April 28.
Why Do Some Professors Assign Homework Over Spring Break?
Summer Barakat (left) and Brandy Arroyo (right) exchange conversation at the LSU event
CUC Students Taste Hispanic Culture
Brewpoint Craft in Oak Park
Brewpoint Craft Oak Park Hosts Community Food Drive
Current Job Market Favors Interns and Young Job Seekers
Current Job Market Favors Interns and Young Job Seekers
CUCs WCGR The Underground radio station is welcome to any and all students, with all student run shows streaming daily.
Radio Station WCGR ‘The Underground’ Makes a Campus Revival
Former lacrosse midfielder Ella Herbig, second from left, is now a member of the CUC Dance Team.
Women’s Lacrosse Tumbles from the Golden Generation to Uncertainty
Concordia University Chicago Cougar Band members hold a sign to the opposing Concordia University Wisconsin womens basketball team.
Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor Leaving Concordia Invitational Tournament
Sophomore Seba Miller works out as part of the mens lacrosse team in CUCs Fitness Center
CUC Athletes and Coaches Seek Improvements to Facilities
Amir Cavic, a mens lacrosse and football player, gets his foot wrapped by Jose Alcantar, a temporary trainer at CUC
Vacant Athletic Trainer Positions Affected by Lack of Applicants
Mens lacrosse player Justin Headley practices against head coach Scott Gwyn and Graduate Assistant Jacob Karmia in an early season practice
Training for Spring Sports Battles Winter Conditions
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
Blanca Guiterrez introducing Story Telling event to Concordia students and faculty.
Story Telling at Concordia University Chicago
Double Majoring
Homesickness at CuC
College – The Four Year Transformation
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Feature: Who is Refereeing NIL?
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Feature: Maintaining Chicago in the Post-Industrial Age has Only Just Begun
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Feature: Theater Companies Struggle to Remain Affordable
Feature: A Whole New Money Game
Feature: A Whole New Money Game
Feature: Rapsodo Drives Statistics Home in Next Wave of Baseball Training
Feature: Rapsodo Drives Statistics Home in Next Wave of Baseball Training

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Students gather at the recent Latino Student Union event on April 17.

Post-COVID-19 Habits Diminish Campus Engagement

Melissa Alfaro
April 22, 2024
Senior Brianna Arias speaks with Financial Aid Office Coordinator Taya Dixon on Feb. 16.

New FAFSA Form is ‘Frustrating,’ CUC Students Say

Melissa Alfaro
March 13, 2024
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