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Concordiensis

Union Focuses on Balancing Budget Amid Enrollment Decline
Union Focuses on Balancing Budget Amid Enrollment Decline
Allyson Bennett, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

Two weeks ago, President Harris sent an email to Union faculty stating that the class of 2029 fell short on enrollment expectations. As a result, the college will need to make...

Exclusive: an Exit Interview With President Harris
Exclusive: an Exit Interview With President Harris
Concordiensis Editorial Board May 30, 2025

Concordiensis recently sat for an interview with President Harris, reflecting on his time at Union as well as the future of the institution as he prepares to leave the position....

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Hayley Kelleher ‘28 skating at Lovell Academy and Peyton O'Neill ‘28 on media day at Long Island University. Photos courtesy of Kelleher’s and O'Neill’s Instagram accounts.
Women’s Hockey Gains Two Transfers, Loses Two to Portal
Allyson Bennett, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

The Union women’s hockey team has seen players come and go from the Division 1 Hockey transfer portal this offseason. They have lost two players to the transfer portal, but also...

The Empire State Building in NYC, lit up to represent the colors of the New York Nicks.
On the Road to the Championship: The Knicks Unite New York City
Naomi Nayor, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

Note to the readers: This article may not age well depending on whether the Knicks beat the Pacers. My apologies in advance if this is the case. On May 16, 2025, thousands of...

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Nott Logical, one of the bands that will be at Battle of the Bands, performing at Centre Street Pub.
Battle of the Bands 2025 on Saturday
Angelina Martinelli, Notices Editor • May 30, 2025

In Old Chapel tomorrow, music from all kinds of instrumentation is coming to campus in a competition that will provide a night full of fun and entertainment for all who attend....

AEVUM: A Dance Club Legacy is Born
AEVUM: A Dance Club Legacy is Born
Aldo Leal, Contributing Writer • May 30, 2025

Orchestrated uniformity or collective consciousness? On May 23rd at Proctors Theater, various dance groups - distinguished by their respective genres - shared both unique and collaborative...

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The Empire State Building in NYC, lit up to represent the colors of the New York Nicks.
On the Road to the Championship: The Knicks Unite New York City
Naomi Nayor, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

Note to the readers: This article may not age well depending on whether the Knicks beat the Pacers. My apologies in advance if this is the case. On May 16, 2025, thousands...

Poster of the film 'Rushmore.'
A Movie Review of ‘Rushmore:’ Wes Anderson’s Magnum Opus
Maren Kreutzer, Staff Writer • May 30, 2025

Perhaps the crux of Wes Anderson’s career, Rushmore, released in December of 1998,  is a cultural touchstone. Starring two of Anderson’s muses, Bill Murray and Jason ...

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Union Students Studying in Schaffer.
Battling Burnout: How Union Students Can Cope with Finals
Alekhya Buragadda, Contributing Writer • May 30, 2025

As finals week approaches, students across the country are bracing themselves for what is often the most stressful time of the academic year. Endless hours of studying, back-to-back...

Pollen, our formidable foe, under a microscope.
Pollen Allergies: Victims Must Unite!
Naomi Nayor, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025

Union College students always look forward to Spring Term. Union holds exciting and widely anticipated events like Springfest, Lobsterfest, and more. In addition, the weather...

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Professor Fleishman to Retire After 35 Years in the Biology Department
Professor Fleishman to Retire After 35 Years in the Biology Department
Abby Trzepla, Sci-Tech Editor • May 30, 2025

After almost 36 years, Professor Leo J. Fleishman will be retiring with the end of the 2025 academic year, marking the end of his time as a part of the Biology department...

Michael Rocco O’Krepky ‘27, Melika Niakosari ‘27, Vasilisa Palkova ‘27, and Ria Vij ‘27 present their research on chemical recycling and upcycling of plastic waste. Their work focuses on developing sustainable chemical reactions for degrading PET plastic into its monomers using hydrolysis, followed by upcycling of those products, as well as determining the specific most effective reaction conditions.
Science & Tech at Steinmetz
Abby Trzepla, Sci-Tech Editor • May 15, 2025

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