Gabe Sturges ‘13
Staff Writer
Cycling his way through Cataluña
The rough hewn cobblestone streets pass underfoot while the mid-day Catalan sun reflects gloriously off the ancient terracotta roofs of the brightly colored buildings. Families, friends and lovers linger over incredibly strong cups of coffee while lounging along the Plaça …→
Multifaceted head of Multicultural Affairs
As the newly minted head of Multicultural Affairs, Jason Benitez brings optimism and proven expertise to the position at Union College. Prior to Union, Benitez worked for seven years at SUNY Albany—five of which were spent in Residential Life and …→
Eternity at Union
Being well over 200 years-old, Union College has a wonderfully rich historical tradition, though certain facts are often omitted from those omnipresent student tours or from daily conversation. Distinguished alumni and events aside, just in time for Halloween, 807 Union …→
What does Greenmarket say about healthy eating?
Perhaps one of the most noticeable aspects of society is our complex relationship with food, spanning the gambit from the simplest family get-togethers to the most decadent catered affairs. However, in the 21st century, a need and want so universal …→
Step Up to Speak Out
Within the continuously changing landscape of the United States, the topic of diversity and consequently, of acceptance, has never been more pertinent. As a cultural mosaic incorporating myriad religions and ethnicities, ignorance toward others within the U.S. is inevitable, even …→
The Dutch What?
As one can easily notice, the Capital Region—Schenectady in particular—still clings to the regal ancestral roots of the area’s Dutch founders. Of the many relics of the Dutch era, perhaps most iconic and indisputably pertinent resides comfortably within Union College’s …→
The reasons we run: Senior cross country runners explain why they love running
Beginning with the inaugural issue of this year’s Concordiensis, our approach to sports reporting has markedly changed. So often, the incredible, frenetic and gloriously unpredictable landscape of athletics is transformed into something decidedly calculated and equally dreary. Wins and losses, …→
Relay big ambitions for Union students and Alumni
As twelfth man and anchor Ben Lawrence ‘11 crossed the finish line, an ethereal sense of relief swept across the fatigued faces of our team’s 11 remaining members. We had found sanctity, not only by firmly securing our second victory …→
Iraq: Taif Jany
[media-credit name="Grace Delgado" align="alignleft" width="150"][/media-credit] As one of the numerous international students studying at Union College, Taif Jany ‘12 has enjoyed his time immensely here during his academic tenure. Originally from Iraq, Jany and his family were forced to flee …→
Algeria: Professor Sohaib Chekima
Professor Sohaib Chekima came to Union in fall of 2010. In addition to teaching introductory Arabic, Chekima is a doctoral student at SUNY Albany, where he is working on two different theses. Born in the U.S. to Algerian parents, his family …→