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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 …→

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 …→

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 …→

Intramurals at Union: The inside scoop

Outside of participating in varsity intercollegiate sports, Union offers an enjoyable athletic alternative: intramural sports. Based on social interaction and fun, intramurals are a great way to stay active, both socially and physically. Sports run throughout all three terms and …→

Mike Pratt ‘16 and Stan Soroka ‘16  from the team Victorious Secret.
Victoria Cullinan | Concordiensis

Swing batter batter, swing: Intramural softball

Intramural Softball is one of the favorite intramural sports during the spring term. The teams consist of TDDDX, Elements, Prestige Worldwide, Women’s Hockey, Pitches Be Crazy, America and the Average Joe’s. TDDDX is leading the league with four wins and …→

The ultimate look at Ultimate Frisbee

Out of all the club sports at Union, the Ultimate Frisbee team is arguably one of the most popular. With 52 members and a policy that leaves practices open to everyone, it seems as though the club wants the whole …→

Connie Schmitz at the garden’s first day of springtime gardening this year.

Victoria Cullinan | Concordiensis

Octopus’s Garden: Planting one tentacle at a time

On Saturday, Octopus’s Garden united faculty, staff and students to help learn the art of planting potatoes. Embodying their inner-earthbound farmers, the Dutchmen have transformed a place formerly used for sunbathing and Frisbee to a sanctuary designed to supply the …→

A view of the marketplace with its many vendors and activities.

Courtesy of the Schenectday Green Market’s Facebook Page

Our local Schenectady Green Market

  After my sophomore research seminar on Monday, I was aimlessly strolling through Reamer, dreading my repetitive lunch of a grilled chicken fajita. Should I add salsa or sour cream to spice up my day? But to my surprise, there …→

Curry Freeze ice cream in Rotterdam.
Courtesy of lifeasitshouldbe.com

Grab a delicious cone at Curry Freeze!

As the cold and gloomy days of winter turn into the radiant days of spring, there is no better way to cool off than to hop off of campus and indulge in some sweet, velvety ice cream. Whether you fancy …→

A picture of Bumpy’s alluring sign, advertising its many flavors and bumper boat attraction. Victoria Cullinan|Concordiensis

Bumpy’s: 101 Soft-Serve Flavors and More

Schenectady is home to a wide variety of restaurants, providing many choices for hungry residents. Whether you are craving Thai cuisine or simply looking for a burger and fries, you can satisfy your appetite without traveling far from campus. With …→