Thanksgiving welcomes the smell and taste of good foods—turkey, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie—as well as time spent with family and friends.…
Every Wednesday, lyrics like these can be heard in the corridors of Stegenga Hall: “Crush Free Wednesday is here again. Who needs…
Depression is a very serious problem, but its victims don’t always recognize their symptoms. For psychology professor Terry Chi, two suicide attempts…
Freshman Benjamin Backstrom played football in high school with a prosthetic leg. Despite his tremendous handicap, Backstrom has never let it slow…
Work-study jobs have long been a source of employment for students on campus, looking to either pay tuition or make a little…
This summer, 18 Northwestern students served through the Summer of Service program, both domestically and abroad. Through their times away from home,…
College is a huge, long-term commitment. So is being a parent. Imagine combining the two and you’ll get a feel for what…
In conjunction with our feature this week introducing students to the new Resident Directors on campus, the Beacon brings a special…
The cafe provides hot meals for students on Northwestern’s campus, but many students complain about a lack of variety. In order to…