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    • FeaturedFeatures

      1776: Modern interpretations of historical happenings

      Abigail Bram April 13, 2026
    •  Elizabeth Heeg: Leaving Northwestern

      Rhea Cutler April 13, 2026
    • Perspectives through the decades: 1970s

      Maliyha de Boom March 29, 2026
    • FeaturedFeatures

      Club spotlight: International Justice Mission

      Ashton Hughes March 27, 2026
    • Perspectives through the decades: 1960s

      Adysson Geary February 20, 2026

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  • Features

    Quiet spots around a busy campus

    by Rhea Cutler April 15, 2026

    When it comes to locking in on homework and wanting to get away from distractions, one of the best ways to study…

  • Arts & Culture

    Senior Spotlight: Meredith Sundberg

    by Rhea Cutler April 15, 2026

    Meredith Sundberg is a senior at Northwestern from Kearney, NE and has a double major in elementary education with a reading dndorsement…

  • Features

    Short story: remembering the blessings

    by Abigail Bram April 14, 2026

    “Calm down.” Jeremiah said over the phone “It is going to be okay. Everything is going to work out, so please take…

  • Arts & Culture

    “Project Hail Mary” lands among the stars

    by Evan Fikse April 14, 2026

    “Project Hail Mary” is a 2026 sci-fi movie based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir. The movie stars Ryan Gosling as…

  • Opinion

    World of night owls from an insomniac

    by Mia Kellenberger April 14, 2026

    Considering the surge of productivity I tend to get at midnight, I thought this was the perfect topic to write on regarding…

  • Uncategorized

    Government proposes auto draft registration

    by Jonah Norton April 13, 2026

    A proposed change to the U.S. military registration system is raising questions about responsibility, efficiency and what it could mean for young…

  • Uncategorized

    Australian war hero charged for war crimes

    by Jonah Norton April 13, 2026

    A once celebrated Australian military figure now stands at the center of a historic legal case. Ben Roberts-Smith, the country’s most decorated…

  • Sports

    March Madness is not so mad in 2026

    by Beacon Editor April 13, 2026

    March Madness 2026 has wrapped up and it was a crazy year to be an Iowa fan, but an unsurprising year for…

  • Sports

    Outdoor track and field begins in Wayne

    by Ashton Hughes April 13, 2026

    The strong performances the Raiders displayed during the indoor track and field season carried over into the Wayne State Wildcat Classic on…

  • Sports

    NW Cheer shines at NAIA nationals

    by Beacon Editor April 13, 2026

    The Raider competitive cheer team continued their streak of dominance in 2026, claiming the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) title on their…

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Student Opinion

  • World of night owls from an insomniac

    April 14, 2026
  • Dance Marathon: hands and feet of Jesus 

    April 13, 2026
  • Lost in translation: NW’s foreign language requirement

    March 31, 2026
  • The oldest and most discredited sport

    March 28, 2026
  • Reaching new heights at NW

    February 24, 2026

Arts & Culture

  • Senior Spotlight: Meredith Sundberg

    April 15, 2026
  • “Project Hail Mary” lands among the stars

    April 14, 2026
  • NEEDTOBREATHE returns with vulnerable album

    April 13, 2026
  • Professor Scorza’s Art Department legacy

    April 13, 2026
  • Choir brings beautiful music to four states

    April 1, 2026

Sports Corner

  • March Madness is not so mad in 2026

    April 13, 2026
  • Outdoor track and field begins in Wayne

    April 13, 2026
  • NW Cheer shines at NAIA nationals

    April 13, 2026
  • Looking ahead to the golf spring season

    March 30, 2026
  • Raiders show tenacity in post-season losses

    March 29, 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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