SAC hosts Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night has taken place on campus before, but it has not made an appearance in recent years. This year, the Student Activities Council decided…
NW adds criminal justice major
New majors are not added to Northwestern’s curriculum very often. Proposals need to be written, and classes have to be created. Then, professors vote to…
Northwestern students to lead SSPs
Every year Northwestern participates in spring service projects, during which many go out to serve and strengthen communities. This year there are 14 service projects…
French Canadians share story and song
Walking into The Fruited Plain cafe on a typical Monday night reveals a scarcely populated coffee shop. A few patrons, mostly in groups of two…
From Rio de Janeiro to Orange City
The majority of Northwestern’s student population is from either Iowa or a surrounding state in the Midwest. However, there are students on campus who have…
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French Canadians share story and song
Walking into The Fruited Plain cafe on a typical Monday night reveals a scarcely populated coffee shop. A few patrons, mostly in groups of two…
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With the next generation of consoles being released, it was due time for Infinity Ward, developer of the “Call of Duty” series, to finally update…
Read More | 0Holiday movie ‘ho-ho-ho’s and ‘no-no-no’s
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” A year after every pointy-ear-wearing fan’s dreams were fulfilled and the tale of Bilbo Baggins was brought to the…
Read More | 0Son Lux’s ‘Lanterns’ is ablaze
This week saw the release of Son Lux’s third full-length album, “Lanterns.” “Lanterns” is not music to listen to while studying. It shouldn’t be danced…
Read More | 0‘Antigone’ tells a story of sand and sadness
The war has just ended and the city of Thebes is left demolished. Pillars have fallen, buildings are ruined, and the people are trying to…
Read More | 0Avril Lavigne will never grow up
We all remember Avril Lavigne and her smash hit, “Sk8er Boi.” But let’s not forget that it was released in 2002 — more than 10…
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Northwestern students to lead SSPs
Every year Northwestern participates in spring service projects, during which many go out to serve and strengthen communities. This year there are 14 service projects…
Read More | 0From Rio de Janeiro to Orange City
The majority of Northwestern’s student population is from either Iowa or a surrounding state in the Midwest. However, there are students on campus who have…
Read More | 0Professor Monsma published in journal
“How are we as humans shaped, influenced and constrained by the culture in which we live?” Scott Monsma, a sociology professor at Northwestern, expands on…
Read More | 0West moves east
Next fall, a familiar building on campus will be no more. West Hall was deemed no longer safe enough to live in, and after a…
Read More | 0Dean of students returns to roots
Many of us have felt the sting of homesickness in college, and occasionally wish to revisit the warmth of our childhood homes. Julie Vermeer-Elliott, dean…
Read More | 0Democrats are people too
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, marked exactly one year since the 2012 presidential elections between Republican nominee Mitt Romney, and the Democratic candidate and current president,…
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Make fitness a priority
Mayo Clinic gives us 10 reasons to be physically active: activity keeps off extra weight, increases stamina, helps protect us from viral illnesses, reduces health…
Read More | 0SAC hosts Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night has taken place on campus before, but it has not made an appearance in recent years. This year, the Student Activities Council decided…
Read More | 0NW adds criminal justice major
New majors are not added to Northwestern’s curriculum very often. Proposals need to be written, and classes have to be created. Then, professors vote to…
Read More | 0Beacon Abroad: Taking a leap of faith
I stood looking over the edge. The ocean seemed so far away. I caught my breath and tried to squelch the nervousness rising in my…
Read More | 0Punched in the empty stomach
If you take a trip to Central America, you might complain about your stomach feeling uneasy for the first day, but during my stay in…
Read More | 0Symphonic Band to play guest’s piece
Northwestern’s Symphonic Band, directed by Professor Tim McGarvey, will feature a piece by composer James Syler in its upcoming concert. Syler is a faculty member…
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Opinion »
Give thanks before gifts
When I was growing up, our family had a policy: Christmas just wasn’t a thing until December. No decorations, no music and no shopping until…
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Men’s basketball squad suffers GPAC punch from Briar Cliff
On Tuesday, the men’s basketball team dropped its GPAC opener against Briar Cliff 91-77. The Raiders stand at a 3-3 overall record and 0-1 in…
Read More | 0Number one no longer
In its last home game of the season, No. 19 Northwestern’s football team came up with a monumental 38-28 win to take down No. 1…
Read More | 2Norris onto nationals
The cross country season closed for almost every Raider runner on Saturday at the GPAC Championships. Almost every one, except for freshman Will Norris. Norris…
Read More | 0No. 5 Raiders sweep Dordt, await No. 6 Midland
The No. 5 Northwestern women’s volleyball team beat Dordt in commanding fashion in the GPAC semi-final game on Wednesday, 3-0. Individual scores were 25-15, 25-22,…
Read More | 0Men’s soccer ends season at Hastings
The Northwestern men’s soccer team suffered a tough2-0 loss to top seeded Hastings on Saturday in the GPAC tournament semi-final game. The Raiders were the…
Read More | 0Women’s basketball starts season perfect
The Northwestern women’s basketball team has started the season 3-0 after securing a pair of wins in North Dakota last weekend. Saturday the Raiders dominated…
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