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    • FeaturedFeatures

      The history behind “Defying Gravity”

      Rhea Cutler February 13, 2026
    • ResLife seeks out stewards at NW

      Abigail Bram February 8, 2026
    • Theatre students earn several awards at ACTF

      Rhea Cutler February 6, 2026
    • FeaturedFeatures

      The legacy and traditions of Stegenga Hall

      Ella Erickson February 1, 2026
    • D-Groups keep Christ at the center of dorms

      Kara Vangenderen January 30, 2026

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  • Arts & Culture

    Senior Spotlight: Simon Maggert

    by Kyra Visser February 13, 2026

    Simon Maggert is a senior Theatre major from Sheldon, IA. He transferred to NW in the fall of 2024 and has been…

  • FeaturedFeatures

    The history behind “Defying Gravity”

    by Rhea Cutler February 13, 2026

    40 years ago, on Jan. 28, 1986, Americans were shocked as a space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after liftoff. There are millions…

  • Features

    Club spotlight: the chess club

    by James Ulstad February 11, 2026

    While Northwestern College is home to a variety of clubs, activities and organizations, a new club started this year was The Chess…

  • Arts & Culture

    Murals, Christianity, and connection

    by Clara Showalter February 11, 2026

    On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Northwestern students were invited to assist with painting a mural in the nursery of Trinity Church. Students could…

  • Features

    More than chocolate and roses

    by Constance Laursen February 10, 2026

    Valentine’s Day did not start with pink aisles and heart shaped candy. Long before it became a reason to buy chocolate and…

  • Arts & Culture

    DAN BREMNES ALBUM CARRIES 2010 NOSTALGIA

    by Asemah Bakkar February 10, 2026

    Dan Bremnes’ “The Hero and the Villain” is a Christian pop album released on Jan. 16, 2026. The album explores themes of…

  • Opinion

    Age of information or of darkness?

    by Cari Winn February 10, 2026

    When people talk about the Greek Dark Ages, the word “dark” refers to the few written sources that historians have available to…

  • Sports

    RAA contributions bless NW athletics

    by Evan Fikse February 9, 2026

    Athletics are a big part of the culture here at Northwestern. Our athletic programs are excellent and that is made possible, not…

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    Over 350 gather for local protest

    by Beacon Editor February 9, 2026

    Residents of Sioux County gathered Monday evening for a peaceful pro-immigrant rally, coming together along Highway 75 to voice concern about immigration…

  • Arts & Culture

    Zhao Tells Story Behind Hamlet Beautifully

    by James Ulstad February 8, 2026

    “Hamnet” is the latest film by Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao. “Hamnet’s” journey began with a limited release in December of 2025, before…

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Student Opinion

  • Age of information or of darkness?

    February 10, 2026
  • Greed: driver of modern economics

    February 7, 2026
  • Academics as spiritual enrichment

    February 3, 2026
  • A perfectly good pencil

    January 31, 2026
  • Disproving Bobby Fischer’s famous quote

    January 27, 2026

Arts & Culture

  • Senior Spotlight: Simon Maggert

    February 13, 2026
  • Murals, Christianity, and connection

    February 11, 2026
  • DAN BREMNES ALBUM CARRIES 2010 NOSTALGIA

    February 10, 2026
  • Zhao Tells Story Behind Hamlet Beautifully

    February 8, 2026
  • Groundhog Day 2026: Tradition since 1887

    February 6, 2026

Sports Corner

  • RAA contributions bless NW athletics

    February 9, 2026
  • Doane fails to stop NW’s winning streak

    February 8, 2026
  • Track and field excels at BVU and Concordia

    February 6, 2026
  • Wrestlers stay strong in tough matches

    February 2, 2026
  • Men and women’s basketball defeat Midland

    February 1, 2026

2025-26 Beacon Staff

Kara Follett: Editor-in-Chief - Layout
Abigail Bram: Features Editor
Jonah Norton: News Editor
Evelyn Crouch: Opinions Editor
Evan Fiske: Sports Editor
Asemah Bakkar: Arts & Culture Editor
Norah Beekhuizen: Photography Editor & Social Media Manager
Hope Wallace: Ads & Design Manager & Copy Editor
Annie Else: Copy Editor
Michael Simmelink: Faculty Advisor

 

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