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Get to know the CUW Freshmen Students. The Freshman Feature aims to help integrate CUW freshmen into the Concordia community. Every week, meet and learn about two new freshmen.


Madelyn Winter a CUW Freshmen Student

Meet Madelyn Winter A Pharmaceutical Sciences major from Waukesha, Wisconsin. She joined the pre-pharmacy club and the dance team. Her first week she did get lost but was able to familiarize herself. Madelyn is looking forward to her chemistry class, where she can share her love for science. Her dorm theme is pink and white pastels. She chose Concordia because of its pharmacy school/program.

Leah Soderling is a CUW Freshmen Student

Leah Soderling is a Psychology major from California but she’s lived in Wisconsin for two years. She participates in the Spikball club and plays Powderpuff. Leah went for a pink theme in her room with bedding and pillows. She is looking forward to her Psychology class because she is interested in memory function and the why behind human intention. Leah chose Concordia because of how small the class sizes were, the atmosphere, and her friends.


—Cassidy Gallagher is a student writer and editor for The Beacon. She is a sophomore pursuing a major in mass communication and English.

—Aimee is a student writer and social media coordinator for The Beacon. She is a sophomore pursuing a major in Mass Communication and Theatre.