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The Bacon, May 1, 2020, Beacon Staff May 2020

The Bacon, May 1, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

PARODY; Satirical issue; President Ghristy becomes TikTok legend; Baby Boom predicted due to COVID social distancing; Celebrities bring people together once more; Cardboard cutout of PCG sent to seniors for graduation; “Last Man on Earth” predicted COVID-19; Roommate satisfaction plummets for NW students


The Beacon, April 17, 2020, Beacon Staff Apr 2020

The Beacon, April 17, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

NW students transition to an online lifestyle; Community is still key at NW; Professors transition to online interactions; “Contagion” predicted the pandemic nine years ago; Artist reflects on the dark side of fame; Zander and Sander show spreads smiles during isolation; Iowa weather sucks; No sports, give this a try; An unexpected senior season; Coaches corner – COVID-19; Politics, remembering when we could travel and a collection of old campus quotes


The Beacon, March 13, 2020, Beacon Staff Mar 2020

The Beacon, March 13, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Departmental changes create uncertainty; Unsung Heroes: Kyle Oschner; “Sonic” movie warms audience with friendship; Grimes pushes pop limits with eclectic sounds; Annual dance performance unites students; Students minister and grow on SSPs; Bartlett retires to part-time at NW; The deadliest symptom of COVID-19 is fear; Ask Josh with Joshua Richard Dahl; Gathered in his name; Raider track and field ends indoor season; Softball leaves Arizona with 14-6 record; NW wrestlers head to NAIA national meet; A cappella Choir concert; NW scores high on national student satisfaction survey


The Beacon, February 28, 2020, Beacon Staff Feb 2020

The Beacon, February 28, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Culture in the residence halls; Jeff and Karen Barker retire from NW; “Birds of Prey” forgets “Suicide Squad”; Justin Bieber’s “Changes” tops charts; Hayes reflects on four years of theater at NW; Reverse culture shock causes students to think; Unsung Heroes: Nora Verburg; NW’s new Living Learning Community; Fine arts to fine strife; Ask Josh with Joshua Richard Dahl; Trump is corrupting Christianity; Wrestling competes in GPAC Championships; Raider baseball starts spring season strong; Raiders wrap up regular season 6th in GPAC; 160 from NW participate in SSPs


The Beacon, February 21, 2020, Beacon Staff Feb 2020

The Beacon, February 21, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Mead retires from NW after 20 years; Simm’s culture-debating, talking-stick podcast; Skiing “comedy” leaves viewers thoughtful; “The Slow Rush” is a meditation on time and change; Japanese college students on campus; NW chior to tour the Midwest over break; Results from the 2020 Iowa caucuses; Unsung Heroes: Alli Den Boer; Ignored issues and unnecessary spending; Ask Josh with Joshua Richard Dahl; Shrinkflation and the stain upon big candy; Raider softball swinging into action; Track and field returns to South Dakota State University; Raiders’ regular season coming to a close; AllNDay and Winter Carnival


The Beacon, February 7, 2020, Beacon Staff Feb 2020

The Beacon, February 7, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Unsung Heroes: Stacy Roberson; Career experience in the Windy City; “The Good Place” finale satisfies and catharizes; “Manic” dives into difficult topics; Upcoming Valentine’s Day concert to focus on God’s love; Biannual musical unites NW departments; Professors give new insight into history; Father and son’s band brings local harmony; Women perform better halftime shows; Despite mistakes, Kobe was still great; Ask Josh with Joshua Richard Dahl; Raiders drop two games during tough stretch; Tennis goes 1-1 over weekend in Minnesota; Wrestlers face losses against solid competition; Northwestern receives $120,000 grant; High school students invited to explore Northwestern’s stage; NWC sets …


The Beacon, January 31, 2020, Beacon Staff Jan 2020

The Beacon, January 31, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Justice week focuses on reconciliation; Iowa to hold caucuses on February 3; “Dolittle” falls short of star’s acclaim; Posthumous album reveals struggling star’s mind; Winter English Program brings diversity; Acclaimed artist displays work at NW; Denver helps students succeed in careers; Constructing a path for graduate programs; Why the Chiefs will win the Super Bowl; Why the 49ers will win the Super Bowl; Ask Josh with Joshua Richard Dahl; Raider track and field competes in D-II Invite; Raider wrestlers go 2-1 at GPAC Duals; Men’s basketball secures win over Briar Cliff; Northwestern to join SEA-GENES project; NW students excel at …


The Beacon, January 24, 2020, Beacon Staff Jan 2020

The Beacon, January 24, 2020, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Finding education in the mountains of Romania; Women’s retreat empowers women in their faith; Rise of Skywalker is the ‘Anti-Last Jedi’; Selena Gomez delivers some stand out songs; I-Club provides avenue to cultural diversity; Dino-Light set to brighten your night; Happy 150th birthday Northwestern; Guiding college students toward Christ; The decline of Christianity in America; Ask Josh with Joshua Richard Dahl; How to have better political discourse; Dance team performs in Des Moines; Wrestling competes at Missouri Valley Invitational; Women’s basketball triumph over St. Mary; Northwestern to host conferences;


The Ham, December 6. 2019, Beacon Staff Dec 2019

The Ham, December 6. 2019, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

PARODY; Satirical; Themed music every day of the week; How well do you know NW faculty?; Disney officially acquires Northwestern; Reverend Kex replaces Dark MeYounge; Cat sanctuary established at Northwestern; Northwestern to withdraw tagline; Eoudstra joins Oakland Raiders; Northwestern College Cross(word) Puzzle


The Beacon, November 22, 2019, Beacon Staff Nov 2019

The Beacon, November 22, 2019, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

A day in the life of Michael Simmelink; Northwestern Drama Ensemble travels to Ethiopia; Horror movie reconciles conflicted lore; Pentatonix’s new Christmas album does not disappoint; Dordt and NW art show encourages unity; Crossing cultures: Maria Lopes; PA program receives accredidation; Bammer creates macramé business; PLUR mirrors the life of Jesus; The paradox of intolerance; Women’s basketball with strong performances; Raiders head to postseason with 9-1 record; Raider men beat Mt. Marty, lose to Dordt; Students anticipate 2020 election; Fall activities Northwestern students enjoy


The Beacon, November 15, 2019, Beacon Staff Nov 2019

The Beacon, November 15, 2019, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Professors bring light tune with band; Married housing to become graduate housing; Feig falls short on rom-com; Cold War Kids’ captivating lyrics are new each listen; I-Club to host new Chai Khana tonight; Crossing cultures: Makoto Yoshihara; A day in the life of Mark DeYounge; Freezing time and growing relationships; Studying tips to finish the semester strong; All Christians should identify as feminists; Fern’s furniture has seen better days; XC individuals qualify for national championship; Football team defeats Hastings; Wrestling faces challenges and successes at DWU; Eco-challenge prompts campus change; New dining option in Orange City


The Beacon, November 8, 2019, Beacon Staff Nov 2019

The Beacon, November 8, 2019, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Library Cat has found a new home; Dr. Holt exemplifies her faith to students; Live-action remakes are hopeless; “Jesus Is King” underwhelms rap fans; “Curious Incident of the Dog and the Nighttime” opens tonight; Crossing cultures: Anslemo Kim; A day in the life of a cross-country runner; Rathbun using talents nationally; Kids movies are for everyone; Is Christmas music acceptable before Thanksgiving?; The Electoral College is a failure; Raiders bounce back on weekend trip; Volleyball cleans house in Nebraska; Women’s basketball kicks off season with back-to-back wins; Polar coaster winter predicted; NED Talks focus on environment


The Beacon, October 18, 2019, Beacon Staff Oct 2019

The Beacon, October 18, 2019, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Firemen disguised as NW students; CenterPoint brings unity for Sioux County; Joker movie tough but necessary; Avett Brothers crossing genres in new album; Hospers Hall shows hospitality through Coffeehouse; Top movies to watch this Halloween season; SOS applications open until November 2; Gunn joins psychology department; College is more than just academics; Bring vinyl back one turn at a time; XC teams break barriers in cold; Women’s golf competes at GPAC; Men’s soccer wins against Dordt; NW donates to Amar Project; Steggy Keggy planned for October 21


The Beacon, October 4, 2019, Beacon Staff Oct 2019

The Beacon, October 4, 2019, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Post-grad friends reunite in new roles; Who gets called when the fire alarms go off? Gary; A new vision of humandkind’s future; Artist’s third album breaks out of typical genre; Ragtime orchestra gives fresh sound to silent classics; Art exhibit sure to keep you looking; New faces from new places join NW; Combining business and theology; Why do it today when you can do it tomorrow?; Top 6 things every freshman should know; You should pay attention to impeachment; Five NW athletes receive honors; Women’s soccer starts season; Men’s golf competes in GPAC championship; Career center receives new name; Fitness …


The Beacon, September 27, 2019, Beacon Staff Sep 2019

The Beacon, September 27, 2019, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2019-2020

Earl Woudstra leaves NW after 30 years; New school year brings increase in enrollment; Original movie is refeshing after cycle of reboots; Lumineers album exceeds expectations; Homecoming concert commemorates former student; Jonah and the Giant Fish sure to make a splash; Anderson educates future leaders; New clubs offer new opportunities; Your general educations matter; Why the 2020 election matters; NW XC kicks off season with back-to-back meets; Strong start to NW football season; Coach Kyle Van Den Bosch on his 400th win; Central cuts tuition cost in half; Construction continues on campus