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The Beacon, 2021-2022

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The Beacon, April 22, 2022, The Beacon Staff Apr 2022

The Beacon, April 22, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Cambria Kaltwasser; Outstanding NW senior students; Unabashedly proud in a punch of heritage; New secrets reveal new aspects of beloved world; Peace and joy throughout every single piece; Doing redeeming work through the love of jazz; A history of Hospers’ cardboard battle; Big life transitions for the RDs; What women really want; The trap of Christian Nationalism; Campus Questions; Men’s golf performs admirably in tough conditions; Raiders prevail during cold and windy home meet; NW Baseball falls in back to back double-headers; Student activities to close out the school; Beloved Festival of Culture to take place April 22


The Beacon, April 8, 2022, The Beacon Staff Apr 2022

The Beacon, April 8, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Drew Schmidt; NW celebration of research display; Bublé steps out of his usual Christmas cave; Struggling plot meets simple hero action movie; The missing piece to the English department; Sharing their gifts and love of God through music; Welcher discusses purity culture; SOSs planned for this summer; Why we must stand firm with others; Political deception is not pro-life; Would you rather be a human or a zombie?; Softball splits against Concordia in home opener; NW men’s tennis fall to Concordia in windy match; Red Raider eSports back in action this semester; The Humans vs. Zombies tradition; Business …


The Beacon, April 1, 2022, The Beacon Staff Apr 2022

The Beacon, April 1, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Sara Huyser; The end of Town Square coffee; Signature backing tracks turn predictable; Vengence and hope battle in the dark Gotham; Two showcases: one saxophone and one voice; Kevin McMahan retiring this spring; SSPs return home after service; Transgender women are women too; The best event that never happened; Campus Quotes; Jen Boeve garners first round of GPAC honors; Raiders end tough series with miraculous win; NW track and field season opener at BVU; President Christy’s upcoming sabbatical; New renovations to take place on campus


The Beacon, March 4, 2022, The Beacon Staff Mar 2022

The Beacon, March 4, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Tamara Fynaardt; What do professors do for fun?; Pop-rock heartbreak album full of defiance; One breathtaking and intriguing performance; Curious entertainers abroad exploring London; The remarkable storyteller, actress and playwright; Revival of the Oman study abroad; Serving and competing over break; A brief summary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Are tablets harmful to child development?; Campus Quotes; NW Cheer and Dance compete at GPAC Championship; Luke Jenness GPAC champ in 184 weight class; Hospers’ Hottest pageant is a success


The Beacon, February 25, 2022, The Beacon Staff Feb 2022

The Beacon, February 25, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Patrick Hummel; When roomates become coworkers; Rap powerhouses rock the Super Bowl stage; Live-action characters disappoint audiences; An atmosphere filled with fun and letting go; A designer cultivating the art of theater with joy; Black History Month is celebrated; Social work travels to the Capitol; Why you should join O-Staff; A call to seek knowledge; Would you rather?; Raiders compete in GPAC indoor championship meet; Coach Korver achieves 500th win in coaching career; NW softball off to a strong start to the season; PGC pancakes were a success; Compass Center to host Adulting 101 sessions


The Beacon, February 11, 2022, The Beacon Staff Feb 2022

The Beacon, February 11, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

NW students return from Romania; The future of Kepp Hall; Flettwood Mac’s album turns 45 this month; Girl-power not enough to offset forgettable story; Days at the beach brought to you in Christ Chapel; Shining a light on a theater expert with a servant heart; Unsung Heroes: music adjunct faculty; Hubbard’s sabbatical in the Bahamas; Why Americans call it soccer; Why diversity offices matter; Campus Quotes; Spotlight: Kennedy Kramer garners GPAC honors; NW wrestling takes action in meet at Sioux City; NW men’s and women’s tennis begin seasons; NW celebrates diversity in health; Super Bowl set for this Sunday in …


The Beacon, January 28, 2022, The Beacon Staff Jan 2022

The Beacon, January 28, 2022, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Unsung Heroes: Kendall Stanislav; Dewald says goodbye to NW; Fourth studio album returns to the familiar; Music and family themes bursting off the screen; A casual artist sharing his love of Iowan life; RUSH: a celebration of people and music through dance; New Year’s resolutions and themes; Students attend CCDA conference; A pin-ancle of progress: NW bowling alley; Bowling alley doomed for a gutter ball; Campus Quotes; Van Kalsbeek shines in stellar performances; Raider track and field dominates opening meets; NW women’s baskebetball extends win streak; NW to host faith camp for high; Campus welcomed Dr. Russell Moore to speak


The Beacon, November 19, 2021, The Beacon Staff Nov 2021

The Beacon, November 19, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

“Stand Up For Your Sister” comes to campus; NW students double as camp counselors; Swift baring her relationship soul for fans; The bigger the name, the bigger the fail; A blossoming performer showcases her talents; Van Ravenswaay: a versatile and talented NW musician; History in The Beacon archives; An anticipated Thanksgiving break; The match to end all matches; Forget geese, let’s talk penguins; Hot Takes: Which Taylor Swift album is the best and why?; Marker and Wiersma race their way to nationals; Raider basketball dominate in Pizza Ranch Classic; A new season begins for the NW wrestling team; Northwestern introduces …


The Beacon, November 12, 2021, The Beacon Staff Nov 2021

The Beacon, November 12, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Resident directors add dogs to campus; Sophomores experience first “normal” year; Houndmouth leaves their listeners hopeful; Obscure comics brought to the big screen at last; Dordt prof has a soft spot for NW art department; Heritage and Jazz present an effervescent performance; Improv group brings laughs to NW; Empowerment groups offer more; The undeserving black sheep; Providence, history, and nuance; Hot Takes: Which fast food fries are the best and why?; Raiders men’s soccer the team to beat; Three Raiders get All-Conference honors in XC GPAC meet; Raiders football fall in rivalry match against Morningside; I-Club hosts annual Coffee House; …


The Beacon, November 4, 2021, The Beacon Staff Nov 2021

The Beacon, November 4, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

NW staff adoption journeys; Wellness Center provides student resources; The ginger strikes again with new album “=”; Dune: beyond what was always thought possible; Little Shop rocks out the Proscenium stage; Join the celebration led by the Symphonic Band; Education dept. welcomes Vasher; Student firefighter opportunity; The Christian case for geese; Northwestern top 10; Hot Takes: Which is better? Spotify, Apple Music, or Pandora? Why?; Men’s and women’s basketball season begins; Raiders football top Defenders in Sioux County match-up; Raiders volleyball in five set battle on senior day; Children’s illustrator visits campus; NW hosts Harvest Festival for family weekend


The Beacon, October 22, 2021, The Beacon Staff Oct 2021

The Beacon, October 22, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Student activities sees new changes; Book clubs provide fresh perspectives; An out-of-this world experience for Coldplay; Depth and character for the beloved secret agent; Bold brass spanning their careers and genres; Talented jack of all trades within the music department; Putting policies to action: I.D.E.A.; Little orange booklet goes digital; The fundamental issue with men’s soccer; Wear a mask when you are sick; Hot Takes: Is a hotdog a sandwich? Why or why not?; Raiders make new program record for yards; Raiders Volleyball tops Mount Marty in straight sets; NW women’s soccer loses to Dordt with late goal; Northwestern offers …


The Beacon, October 15, 2021, The Beacon Staff Oct 2021

The Beacon, October 15, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Alumni return to NW as educators; Caf or Commons? NW weighs in; Unlikely pair unite in new record; Riveting story of acceptance and courage; DME bringing God’s Word to life; Music helps to connect to a cool God; A summer spent studying abroad; Kinesiology dept. welcomes Dr. Singh; The Christian case against geese; History majors have great personalities; Hot Takes: Which water fountain on campus is the worst and why?; NW men’s soccer makes program history; Raider volleyball downs Briar Cliff in straight sets; Raiders cross country making great strides in season; Newly renovated Bultman Center; NW prison ministry goes …


The Beacon, October 1, 2021, The Beacon Staff Oct 2021

The Beacon, October 1, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Brad’s Breads introducing gelato; Colenbrander Hall welomes new RD; Taylor Swift reclaims her name; Funny and action packed, something for everyone; Music comes back in full force this fall; Anna Boyles: athlete, servant and musician; Learning Commons services available; Campus vaccination comparably low; Harry Styles has been right all along; In defense of reformed pacifism; Hot Takes: Is cereal a soup?; NW in momentum game dominates Dordt; After stellar game, Cade Moser receives GPAC honors; Men’s and Women’s tennis afforded fun opportunity; NW students go to Black Hills; Leadership Program


The Beacon, September 24, 2021, The Beacon Staff Sep 2021

The Beacon, September 24, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Stegenga Hall celebrates 25 years; Scooter’s set to open in the fall; Emotional journey through listeners’ pasts; A new success for the seemingly unstoppable Marvel; Delve deeper past the superficial top layer of life; Charlotte’s Web: a children’s welcome back to theater; Scholarship luncheon returns; New artist in residence: Dr. Flynn; The Bible embraces difference; Do not homeschool your kids; Hot Takes: Which Skittle flavor is best and why?; NW men’s soccer bests Briar Cliff for first time since 2018; NW football dominates Doane in homecoming game; Women’s soccer drops homecoming game against Briar Cliff; Dedication of Vogel Welcome Center; …


The Beacon, September 10, 2021, The Beacon Staff Sep 2021

The Beacon, September 10, 2021, The Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2021-2022

Psychology gains married professors; Imagine Dragons without an identity; The coveter of spots has been redressed; Barker honoring 9/11 with September Bears; Connell to mentor future NW band members; Draayer directs Intercultural Department; Students spent summer serving in Haiti; Northwestern and the vaccine; Christians and conditional love; Hot Takes: How do you eat your string cheese?; Women’s basketball welcomes new head coach; Raiders defeat Broncos in home football opener; Raiders soccer hosts Pizza Ranch Classic home opener; New semester brings more normalcy; Campus IJM chapter