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The Beacon, 2020-2021

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The Beacon, April 23, 2021, The Beacon Staff Apr 2021

The Beacon, April 23, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Sexual assault awareness month; Unsung Heroes: Marie Jeppesen; Bryan releases new album, nothing original; A space movie that does not explore the new frontier; Music flows with themes of spring and excitement; Symphonic band welcomes summer with final concert; PIECE brings tutoring opportunity; Preparations for dorm life next year; Tolerance can be hateful; Why manatees are the best; Raider's football dominates in first round playoffs; Colton Harold receives GPAC and NAIA recognition; Men's and women's tennis take on Concordia at home; Campus activities flourish in spring; Middle School Retreat


The Beacon, April 9, 2021, The Beacon Staff Apr 2021

The Beacon, April 9, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Campus moves toward inclusion; Unsung Heroes: MarComm Office; AJR did it again, album of exuberance; Godzilla vs. Kong, the big creature feature; Trust in God and a deep love of people; Choir tours the local area with packed schedule; Students anticipate summer service; Wheels return to NW's sidewalks; The benefits of the liberal arts; Do we really love LGBTQ students?; Women's head basketball coach Chris Yaw parts ways; NW volleyball continues on in national tournament; Raider baseball fought hard in hosted double-header; NW offering leadership minor in 2021; Magician to perform at Northwestern College


The Beacon, February 26, 2021, The Beacon Staff Feb 2021

The Beacon, February 26, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Emily Kraft: The real-life Moana; Unsung Heroes: Dr. Robert Hubbard; The Beach Boys are beyond surf rock; Moments combined with growth and love; Schwarz: gifted teacher of the visual arts; The band revels in the small blessings of life; NW faculty's featured publications; The focus on post-graduation; 5 a.m. lifting is not the solution; The importance of leading by example; Men's basketball ends regular season with win; Raider cheer and dance compete at home; Women's basketball continues in tournament; 2021 AllNDay of giving is successful; Spring intramurals begin


The Beacon, February 19, 2021, The Beacon Staff Feb 2021

The Beacon, February 19, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Unsung Heroes: John Menning; Cats galore on the Fynaardt farm; Revolver, more than simple dad rock; WandaVision brings mystery and suspense; Sports and ceramics combined in love; Excitement to share unique stories about racism; The anticipation of spring on campus; Generations of legacy students; Snapchat is ruining our lives; Would you wear a mask for the unborn?; NW softball off to a promising start; A new season underway for baseball; Game, set, match for NW tennis teams; NW students attend theater festival; Spring enrollment at NW


The Beacon, February 5, 2021, The Beacon Staff Feb 2021

The Beacon, February 5, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

One year later: department cuts; Unsung Heroes: COVID-19 medical team; Rodrigo to be the new Taylor Swift; Forgotten stories brought into the light; Freedom found in love of photography; Performing dreams realized through theater; Social justice conversations on campus; Colenbrander Hall RD to leave NW; Serving people with disabilities is rewarding; Defund Brian VandenBerg; NW women's basketball holds its longest win streak; Raiders go unbeaten in GPAC duals; NW men's basketball continues to prevail; NW introduces new major in fall 2021; Recent increase in fifth-year seniors;


The Beacon, January 29, 2021, The Beacon Staff Jan 2021

The Beacon, January 29, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

DeYounge launches tough topic in chapel; Unsung Heroes: Rahn Franklin; Zayn Malik's new album falls short; Hanks delivers a powerful performance; Great harmony found in human biology; Losses remembered as family is strengthened; The dating culture across NW campus; Transfers are loving NW experience; The wasps deserve to be saved too; Art, and your grandma's figurines; Women's soccer welcomes new head coach; NW Track and Field starts off strong; Raiders Cheer and Dance team's first competition; Biden takes office as next President; Spring COVID-19 cases


The Ham, December 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff Dec 2020

The Ham, December 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

PARODY; Satirical; Outdoor classroom gets put to use as new yoga plaza; Year of s(HAM)e: 2020 timeline; New mascot imbound for Northwestern; Athlete spotlight: bench warmers; Are face-to-face interactions still necessary?; Ring by spring despite mask catfishing; Fans become tired of NFL games; Cured Ham Comic: Santa's naughty list


The Beacon, December 4, 2020, The Beacon Staff Dec 2020

The Beacon, December 4, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Recap: The crazy year of 2020; Unsung Heroes: Mike Stokes; Cyrus' seventh album lacks originality; Christmas classics warm hearts years later; Vespers returns to spread holiday cheer; Art major senior spotlight: Jocelyn McCormick; Budgeting during the Christmas season; A dog is a person's best friend; Ending the Christmas music debate; The problem with the Black V; NW men's basketball continue road to victory; NW wrestling wins dual against William Penn; Raider football closes season with Jimmies' defeat; Governor's mask mandate nears an end; Christmas cheer continues despite restrictions


The Beacon, November 20, 2020, The Beacon Staff Nov 2020

The Beacon, November 20, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Northwestern professors as parents; Unsung Heroes: Dr. Sally Edman; "Positions" fails to showcase singer's talents; Let Him Go - modern day westerns done right; Seniors and close friends perform recital; Art major spotlight: Allison Wheeler; Technology advancements in education; Koinonia House fosters leadership; Common courtesy at the Caf; Election fraud and conspiracy; Freshman tabbed for National recognition; Raiders basketball looks ahead to season; NW Football end the week with a strong win; Students plan to return after Thanksgiving; Election results continue to be stalled


The Beacon, November 6, 2020, The Beacon Staff Nov 2020

The Beacon, November 6, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Unsung Heroes: Kris Korver; Busy life of an academic advisor; Movie expresses thoughts of cultural differences; Goo Goo Dolls impress with new Christmas album; "Jabberwocky" tour set to take the "stage"; Symphonic Band to perform Christ's return; Nearly 100 years of VPH history; Opportunities in your career field; Corona and the new era; Are you enough for God?; NW signs a seven-year deal with Nike; Raiders take on Midland University Warriors; NW Raider soccer takes on Doane University Tigers; Human trafficking awareness on campus; Early snowfall covered Orange City


The Beacon, October 23, 2020, The Beacon Staff Oct 2020

The Beacon, October 23, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

The history of Zwemer Hall; Orange City coffee shops stand out; Netflix nets big stars for "The Devil All the Time"; "folklore" delivers classic sound with a new edge; Senior prepares for culmination of music career; Meet the new theater professor: Tyler Miller; New normal: social distancing; Unsung Heroes: Dr. Chris Nonhof; Confederate statues: hatred not heritage; Why international students care; Three players hit triple digits in Concordia game; Football and Volleyball playoffs moved to spring; NW volleyball takes on Hastings to end their busy week; Campaigns wrap up as election day nears; Chapel is moving back to Christ Chapel


The Beacon, October 16, 2020, The Beacon Staff Oct 2020

The Beacon, October 16, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

2000 vs 2020: trends over time; Unsung Heroes: John Vonder Bruegge; Childhood favorite, Hocus Pocus, does not hold up; Fleet Foxes brings the warmth with fourth endeavor; United States falls short in COVID-19 response; Latin cuisine cooking classes build community; Part-time job opportunities at NW; De Groot and Coady grow new plant business; Why we need married housing; Is Feenstra better than King?; Raiders volleyball back in action; NAIA soccer playoffs moved to the spring; NW sports prepare after a cancelation due to COVID; New Vogel Welcome Center has groundbreaking; New state COVID-19 protocols roll out


The Beacon, October 2, 2020, The Beacon Staff Oct 2020

The Beacon, October 2, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

COVID-19 changes across campus; Supporting local during the pandemic; Rom-com scrapes the barrel of originality; Alicia Keys digs deep in self-titled album; I-Club and La Mosaic bring culture to campus; Free and enjoyable, music showcase has it all; Unsung heroes: Becky Donahue; Succulents in the dorm room; Improvements for the outdoor classroom; Water bottle station in Bultman; Foltz receives GPAC Defensive Player of the week; An athletic logo that stands out; E-sports kicks off their season with new changes; Justice Ginsburg's death shocks nation; USPS in distress as November election looms


The Beacon, September 25, 2020, The Beacon Staff Sep 2020

The Beacon, September 25, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

Resident assistants in the time of COVID; Unsung Heroes: Marlon Haverdink; Nolan continues mind-bending story streak; Katy Perry teaches us how to "Smile" again; "Love's Labour's Lost" comes to downtown OC; Art department adjusts to COVID-19; The benefits of time outdoors; New activities at homecoming; Unity in the global church; What is up with the Hub?; NW football dominates in home-opener; Athletics adjust to new COVID protocols; Life on campus for fifth-year seniors; Wildfires devastate the West Coast; Intramurals kick off this week on the green


The Beacon, September 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff Sep 2020

The Beacon, September 11, 2020, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2020-2021

We're back on campus: now what?; Unsung Heroes: Allison Cahill; Next on queue: Psych, Sherlock meets Brooklyn 99; The Killers new album: "Imploding the Mirage"; New Clash of Classes: Residence Hall Rumble; Changes with campus ministry events; Enrollment up through pandemic; To tell a story via action figures; So united yet so divided; Let's all do our part together; NW volleyball starts season off with a 3-0 win; Strong start to NW men's soccer season; NW XC season starts at Dordt; The opening of the Koinonia House; Derecho sweeps through the midwest