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Gatsby? What Gatsby? Luhrmann can’t repeat the past in remake

While not an entirely faithful adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, Baz Luhrmann’s latest film is entertaining in its own right and well worth seeing. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the mysterious titular character and gives …→

Students line up to purchase food at the O3 Marketplace, a popular dining service on campus. Photo courtesy of Rachel Steiner.

O3 Marketplace vandalized in Reamer

Reports have surfaced this morning regarding vandalism occurring at the O3 Marketplace in the Reamer Campus Center this weekend. O3 is a popular dining service on campus and offers salads, soups and sandwiches made from local farm products and organic …→

Julia Hotz ’15 analyzes the theatre and dance department’s rebuttal

This article was written in response to a rebuttal by Professor Patricia Culbert of the Theatre and Dance department. Let’s break this down one statement at a time: (1) “I would like to offer this rebuttal to the skewed view …→

Students have the tendency to leave their belongings around campus unattended, making them subject to theft.
Trevor Martin | Concordiensis

A look inside Union’s theft scene: Has it become an issue?

In June of 1971, Union was at the forefront of what the Times Union dubbed the “Capital Region’s greatest art heist.” On a graduation day in June, a thief robbed Union’s library of a volume of one of the rarest …→

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who recently said that Roe v. Wade wasn't "woman-centered" enough.

Courtesy of the Chicago Tribune

Students argue in favor of abortion to combat overpopulation

Some people are pro-life, others are pro-choice. We like to say we’re pro-abortion. We are taking the same side as pro-choicers, but distinguish from them because they base their arguments on “women’s rights,” but in reality, when women are given …→

A thank you: Lobsterfest Returns

Since 1996, students have feasted on a particular marine crustacean of the Northeast at one of the most widely anticipated events of the spring term. Funded by Student Forum and catered by Dining Services, Lobsterfest is a yearly treat for …→

Humans vs. Zombies invades campus

The annual Humans vs. Zombies game began again on campus this past Monday. The game will continue through tomorrow, May 17, and involves a few select zombies “feeding” on human participants in order to eliminate all humans from the game. …→

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The Importance of the Senior Gift

Deciding to go to Union is a relationship that will last for the rest of your life. The students at this college have an investment in Union, not only by paying tuition, but by working hard in classes and building …→

The college bureacracy and your budget

Rumors spread across campus like wildfire. What may surprise many is that this year there were more rumors swelling around a supposed budget surplus than around who would be performing at Springfest. These rumors are true—there is a surplus in …→

Jessica Doran '13 (left), the Editor Emeritus of 807 Union Street.
Jessica Doran | Concordiensis

Editor Emeritus says farewell to Union and 807

As a senior approaching graduation, it is easy to say that I will miss Union and all that it has offered me in the last four years. As a senior in high school, I wrote a senior reflection for the …→

O3 Marketplace vandalized in Reamer

Students line up to purchase food at the O3 Marketplace, a popular dining service on campus. Photo courtesy of Rachel Steiner.

Reports have surfaced this morning regarding vandalism occurring at the O3 Marketplace in the Reamer Campus Center this weekend. O3 is a popular dining service on campus and offers salads, soups and sandwiches made from local farm products and organic …→

Gatsby? What Gatsby? Luhrmann can’t repeat the past in remake

Courtesy of examiner.com

While not an entirely faithful adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, published in 1925, Baz Luhrmann’s latest film is entertaining in its own right and well worth seeing. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as the mysterious titular character and gives …→

A look inside Union’s theft scene: Has it become an issue?

Students have the tendency to leave their belongings around campus unattended, making them subject to theft.
Trevor Martin | Concordiensis

In June of 1971, Union was at the forefront of what the Times Union dubbed the “Capital Region’s greatest art heist.” On a graduation day in June, a thief robbed Union’s library of a volume of one of the rarest …→

In defense of the Theatre and Dance Department

The recent article sadly published by the Concordiensis without fact verification cannot go unanswered. On behalf of the faculty of the department of theatre and dance, I would like to offer this rebuttal to the skewed view presented in Julia …→

Bethany Crowe and Gabe Sturges bid farewell to Union Track and Field

Courtesy of Union Athletics

It is likely that you have seen them hurdling and sprinting their way around the Frank Bailey Track through the rain, sun and sometimes even snow flurries. While those conditions may not sound ideal, the track has been the home …→

20 years later: Zhu Ling poisoning case raises questions in China

Zhu Ling playing piano before she was poisoned. Courtesy of helpzhuling.org

After 20 years, Chinese Internet-citizens have brought attention back to the unsolved case of Zhu Ling. A student at Tsinghua University, known as “China’s Harvard,” Zhu Ling ‘92 was a happy and bright girl who played piano and majored in …→

The 3-D Printable Gun

Pictured above is the world's first fully printed gun, "The Liberator."
Courtesy of Forbes.com

Blueprints for the world’s first printed gun spur controversy and federal attention A gun you can make with a printer, an idea that once seemed ludicrous, is now a reality. Using a three-dimensional printer, Defense Distributed was able to print the world’s …→

Jodi Arias in court as the guilty verdict was reached in Arizona. Courtesy of abcnews.com

The Jodi Arias trial: Sex, murder and lies lead to guilty verdict

The trial and conviction of California native Jodi Arias became somewhat of a media circus for its four-month duration. Arias was tried for the murder of her ex-boyfriend Travis Alexander which occurred on June 4, 2008. Alexander was found in …→

‘Gatsby’ fashions roar with the spirit of the 1920s

‘Gatsby’ fashions roar with the spirit of the 1920s

Baz Lurhmann’s film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel is fast, fresh and fun. With a unique soundtrack set to beautifully crafted and colorful scenes, The Great Gatsby is Lurhmann’s wildest ride thus far. The same is true for …→

Pictured above is the world's first fully printed gun, "The Liberator."
Courtesy of Forbes.com

The 3-D Printable Gun

Blueprints for the world’s first printed gun spur controversy and federal attention A gun you can make with a printer, an idea that once seemed ludicrous, is now a reality. Using a three-dimensional printer, Defense Distributed was able to print the world’s …→

In defense of the Theatre and Dance Department

The recent article sadly published by the Concordiensis without fact verification cannot go unanswered. On behalf of the faculty of the department of theatre and dance, I would like to offer this rebuttal to the skewed view presented in Julia …→

Beautiful U: Date ideas for spring and summer

Since the weather has finally gotten nicer and there is now more time to spend doing activities other than sitting inside and watching a great thriller, there are many more options for fun dates. If you are in a new …→

Seniors Katelyn Cullinan '13 and Nicole Georglas '13 celebrate WIne and Cheese Night, a senior specific activity!
Courtesy of Katelyn Cullinan

Fond memories recalled by Seniors

As the class of 2013 prepares to graduate in June, a few students enjoy taking time to reflect on their Union experiences. The fondest memory from campus for Shilp Darivemula ‘13 include the One Billion Rising flash-mob of over 100 …→

Healthy eating made easier

Over the course of the past six months, the director of Dining Services David Gaul and the people of Sodexo have been looking into new technologies to provide students with the information they need to make better eating choices. The …→