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Journalist Erika B. recently traveled to western China to learn more about the Shining Star organization.
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It’s a year-end tradition that unites and delights
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What do those kids do when they’re not at school? Journalist Elisabeth T. investigates the private passions of several Concordia students
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Sportsmanship and team spirit were the active ingredients for the day
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Journalist Hannah R. uses her capstone project to test the accuracy of this often underwhelming word
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High School is now. College is coming. But what’s in between?
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Journalist Melissa T. explores the sentiment behind the tradition
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Journalist Evelyn S. finds some sincere and useful advice
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With a humble paper chain, primary students start a kindness revolution.
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Journalist Cayla C. gathers thoughts and recollections in this farewell retrospective for outgoing HS Principal Dr. Schuster
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As part of their Human Migration geography unit, students took to the streets of Jinqiao to interview strangers about what brought them to Shanghai and what they like best about this massive city.
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Late-night resolution crafting pays off as Concordia Middle School students engage in another Model United Nations
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What’s it like to grow up as a fraternal twin? Abigail W. considers this idea in words, images and video
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Middle School Students gain international experience in Model United Nations simulation
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It was a showdown to remember. Middle School Student Journalist Raymond C. reports