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Concordiensis

Union’s first-year enrollment numbers for the past five incoming classes and the class of 2030. All numbers come from Union’s Common Data Sets, Union Admissions, and President Kiss. These numbers do not include students who transferred in or out after their first year. NOTE: *The number of students in the class of 2030 has not yet been finalized.
Union College Projects Larger FY2027 Budget Deficit
Allyson Bennett, Staff Writer • June 9, 2026

On May 20, 2026, President Kiss (pronounced "Quiche") sent a video message to Union faculty and staff, informing them that the college will face a larger budget deficit next academic...

Table created by Eshragh Motahar in 2021 demonstrating Union's endowment underperformance from 2006 to 2019.
Costly Endowment Management Drives Faculty and Staff Petition
Olivia Murphy and Connor Rizvi June 5, 2026

Pressure has mounted on Union’s administration and trustees for transparency and accountability on the management of the college’s endowment. On May 4, 2026, a petition was...

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A football sits on the sidelines at a Union men’s football game.
Flag Football Takes Shape Ahead of First Season
Allyson Bennett, Staff Writer • June 4, 2026

This upcoming spring, Union’s women’s flag football team will have its inaugural season as a member of the 32-team Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). The inaugural...

Union’s Stephanie Bourque taking a shot.
Stephanie Bourque ‘26 Declares for PWHL Draft
Allyson Bennett, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026

This hockey offseason, senior women's hockey defenseman Stephanie Bourque ‘26 declared for the 2026 PWHL draft. She is the first Union player to declare for the PWHL draft after...

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Students performing a piece at the Zakuro-Daiko spring concert.
Zakuro-Daiko’s “Bold and Beautiful” Spring Concert
Sienna Chambial, Pop/Culture Editor • May 21, 2026

This past weekend, on May 16 and May 17, 2026, the Japanese Drumming and Global Fusion Band, Zakuro-Daiko, held their spring concert in the Emerson Auditorium of the Taylor Music...

Student band Faggle of Cunks performing their original piece 'Petricholeum.'
Sounds of Success: Steinmetz Music Showcase
Angelina Martinelli, Notices Editor • May 14, 2026

Steinmetz Symposium is the only day of the school year that Union College gives students off from classes, and for good reason. This day is full of students showing off the research...

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Red Button or Blue Button?
What a Viral Internet Dilemma Says About Us
Alekhya Buragadda, Opinions Editor • May 21, 2026

Imagine you are given two choices: a blue button and a red button. If more than 50% of the world’s population chooses blue, everyone survives, with the caveat that if we...

Images of how the hantavirus appears under the microscope.
Fear Spreads Faster Than Viruses
Alekhya Buragadda, Opinions Editor • May 21, 2026

It only took one headline for the internet to panic again. A rare virus entered the news cycle, social media filled with speculation, and suddenly people were asking the same...

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Daycom stock prices.
Satire: The Real Reason for the Rise of Hacky Sack
Sam Wodnick, Staff Writer • May 21, 2026

For about a month now, every time I’ve left Fox and looked somewhere other than my phone, I find myself seeing at least 3 games of hacky sack going on across campus. Ranging...

President Kiss visiting a table during Pride Fest.
Pride Fest 2026 – Overview and Highlights
Naomi Nayor, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Union hosted its sixth annual Pridefest. Various student clubs and organizations, as well as outside organizations, all joined together in a celebration...

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Several models in the current Apple iPhone lineup.
The Bizarre iPhone Storage Problem
Rayna Swann, Photo Editor • May 21, 2026

Recently, people have noticed their iPhone storage filling up, resulting in difficulties using their phone efficiently. In past years, Apple has admitted to slowing down older...

New Club Advocates for Students with Disabilities
Sam Wodnick, Staff Writer • April 30, 2026

During the fall 2025 term, Sophia Guyton ‘27 and Eden Melinger ‘27 gave a short presentation about a new club they were starting. They described the club’s creation...

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