The Student Newspaper of Union College

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The Student Newspaper of Union College

Concordiensis
The Student Newspaper of Union College

Concordiensis
All content by Michael Rosenbaum

Challenging the New Ice Rink Plan at Mohawk

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor in Chief Emeritus
November 2, 2023

Letter to Editor: Challenging the New Ice Rink Plan at Mohawk

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
November 2, 2023
The first floor of Reamer Campus Center at lunch time. All dining areas except for Upperclass dining hall had reopened by February 13.

Union Adapts as Reamer Repairs Progresses

Allyson Bennett and Michael Rosenbaum
February 16, 2023

Professors Oxley and Brown speak on 118th Congress

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
February 10, 2023

President Harris Looks Forward to Next 5 Years in State of Union Address

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor in Chief
February 2, 2023

The Best Part of Living in Each Theme House

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor In Chief
February 2, 2023
Wold house is easily identified by its yellow coloring, which extends to the mural in the house’s foyer. Wold House is named after John Wold ‘38, who name is also on Union's Wold Center.

[Photo] Minerva of the Month: Wold

Craig Efrati, Staff Writer
February 2, 2023

Professors have greater access to student transcripts, and that is a good thing

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
January 26, 2023
Students queue for the Pasta Bar in its new place after the renovation.

[Photo] More changes to come at Upper dining hall

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2023
Annette Diorio named VP for Students Affairs and Dean of Students. Diorio grew up in the Bronx and got her Bachelor’s degree from State University of New York College at Cortland.

[Photo] Annette Diorio joins Union as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Shriya Biswas, 807 Editor
January 12, 2023
Prior to joining Union, Eun-sil Lee served as the coordinator of upper-class initiatives at Skidmore College. Her office at Union is in Reamer 307.

[Photo] Meet the new Class Dean of 2025: Eun-sil Lee

Ashlesha Bhagat, 807 Editor
January 12, 2023

Pinion, Schumer debate held at Emerson Auditorium

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2022
Squirrels continue to haunt Fox dormitory

Squirrels continue to haunt Fox dormitory

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2022
Dickens House residents paint a public loan library soon to be installed on Seward Place.

[Photo] Fall term in review

November 3, 2022
Morgan Tuesdell ‘24 (left) and Luke Miranda ‘23 (back) are research assistants to Professor Kristin Fox (right). They are working on independent projects.

[Photo] Research Lab Spotlight: Professor Kristin Fox

Nuo Chen, Staff Writer
November 3, 2022
Reception honors Professor Donald Thurston

Reception honors Professor Donald Thurston

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2022
The path between Richmond and the parking lot. At the start of fall term, the dirt here was a narrow band, now multiple people can walk along it.

The need for a paved pathway between Richmond and West parking lot

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
October 27, 2022

Squirrels Infiltrate Fox and Davidson

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Applying and Getting the Student Debt Relief

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2022
One of the benefits of moving the Accommodative Services Office, now in Schaffer Library, is that the new testing center can be adjacent to the main offices. The new testing center promises to be more quiet than the old one.

[Photo] Accommodative Services Pushes Effort for ADHD Awareness Month

Daniel Greenman, News Editor
October 20, 2022
A group of students cheering upon a solved puzzle.

Four Different Rooms Made Up ACE’s Escape Room Experience.

Michael Rosenbaum, Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2022
Dickens House: literature

[Photo] Union College’s Best Kept Secret: Theme Houses

Bianca Ring and Eva Crowley, Opinions Editor, Contributing Writer
October 13, 2022

Yearly Clery Report Release Outlines Helpful Information on Student Safety

Michael Rosenbaum, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022

5 Takeaways from Professor Stephen Berk’s Lecture on “Ukraine, Russia, and the Jews”

Michael Rosenbaum, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 6, 2022

Rathskeller to reopen after year-long hiatus

Michael Rosenbaum, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
The world’s largest inflatable was erected on Rugby Field. Students gradually arrived at the bounce house to enjoy this moment.

Inflata-Fest Conquers Rugby Field

Michael Rosenbaum, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
The Wikoff Student Gallery is located on the third floor of the Nott Memorial.

[Photo] Update on the Mandeville Gallery and the Wikoff Student Gallery

Lydia McElroy, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2022
Labor organizers associated with the German labor union confederation march with banners and signs in the heart of Berlin, near the federal parliament on May Day.

May Day in Berlin

Michael Rosenbaum, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 19, 2022
The cramped walls in the alleys of Regensburg are made even more cramped by their age, as they bow into the streets.

Re: Berlin and other cities

Michael Rosenbaum, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2022
Berlin's Museum Island with the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) on the left

Re: Language in Berlin

Michael Rosenbaum, co-Editor-in-Chief
April 7, 2022

UProgram board walks out in wake of All Night Party

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
March 5, 2022

Relocation of Union College Boathouse is crucial to supporting the Schenectady community

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
February 28, 2022
Professor Stephen Schmidt speaks before the Founder's Day celebrations on February 24.

Union celebrates 227th anniversary at Founder’s Day celebration

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
February 28, 2022

Union College Chabad victim of antisemitic act on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
February 17, 2022
The stone lion statue commonly referred to as 'The Idol' sits in storage off Union College's grounds

Union committee discusses history and eventual reinstallation of ‘The Idol’

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
January 27, 2022
Schenectady County Fire Department trucks outside of the Olin Plaza following reports of a gas smell in the building.

Reported gas smell in Olin causes students, staff and faculty to be evacuated from the building

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
January 26, 2022
Union's testing center in Hale House is the location for students to test twice weekly

Union webinar signals reduced restrictions on students

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
January 21, 2022

Union completes pledge for Schuler Initiative years ahead of deadline

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
January 20, 2022
Students and faculty testing on Monday, January 10.

Across country, colleges create different COVID-19 return policies

Michael Rosenbaum, News Editor
January 13, 2022
Photo of Max Eisen. Credit to Harper Collins.

Holocaust speaker series: Max Eisen at Union College’s Chabad

Michael Rosenbaum, Contributing Writer
April 22, 2021

Last of British Isles, Northern Ireland, legalized same-sex marriages

Michael Rosenbaum, Contributing Writer
January 23, 2020
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