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The Diamond, September 11, 2026, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Boodlebox Brought in: Dordt Purchases Pilot Program for AI Platform; 25 Years of Remembrance; Flood Devastates Nepal and Tibet
• News: Dordt, You've Got Mail; Week of Welcome Separates from CORE 100; Monarchs Make Pitstop in Dordt Prairie on Their Way to Mexico; Are You Coming to Dwell?
• Feature: Impacting All Generations: Dordt's Children's Worship Initiative; Opinion: The Church Dilemma, Guidance on Choosing a Place of Worship; "While We Were Out" Showcases Art from Dordt Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Community Members
• Opinion: How the Iowa Tuition Grant Can Save Higher Education in Iowa; Really? Open Spaces?; Taeda's Takes: What's …

Automated Analysis Of Comments On Press Articles In Websites (Articles Literature As Case Study), Afra Abdulrahman, Abdul Monem Rahma

Engineering and Technology Journal

Due to the increasing electronic publishing sites for printed and certified newspapers, the reader faced the problem of reaching his goal by accessing these sites, which led to the neglect of a large section of important publications. The provision of an automated measure to verify the positive and negative articles based on the analysis of readers' comments on the articles is a necessity to see the important articles that are compatible with the corpus generated by us for inference. The project achieved the previous target and achieved a success rate. The Bag-of-Words Model (BoW) was used to obtain the repetition …

The Diamond, May 1, 2026, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Some Students Raise Concerns over Campus Security and Safety Protocols; Former Dordt Football Player Hayden Large Signed to the Chicago Bears; There and Back Again - Faculty Offices Plan to Relocate for Fall 2026
• News: Billy Varble Creates Dordt Professor Card Game; New Feature Released on u.Dordt; Ag Students Showcase Ag Day on Campus; New Dordt Pond Set to be Built in Dordt Prairie; Dordt Freshman Selected to Compete in Worldwide Art Competition
• Feature: The Generative AI Conversation and the Effects on Christian Education; Horizon Award Recipient Pastors at Prison Church; Senior Reflections - See …

The Beacon, April 16, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Club spotlight: Dance Marathon nonprofit; Unique characteristics of Dutch towns; Northwestern’s Literary Arts Magazine; Mario 2: disappointing and boring; Forrest Frank & Noah Hayden’s collab album; 1776: A blast from America’s colonial past; Praise to the King through the arts at NW; Chapel series: the dorms lead service; Is NW still a liberal arts college?; Why asparagus is a finger food; N-Dubs Awards Show set to return; Softball soars against GPAC opponents; Tennis competes against GPAC rivals; Trump announces ceasefire; UN urges Epstein files related investigation

The Beacon, April 10, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

1776: Modern interpretation of historical; Elizabeth Heeg: leaving Northwestern; Professor Scorza’s Art Department legacy; “Project Hail Mary” lands among the stars; NEEDTOBREATHE returns with vulnerable album; Senior Spotlight: Meredith Sundberg; Short story: remembering the blessings; Quiet spots around a busy campus; Dance Marathon: hands and feet of Jesus; World of night owls from an insomniac; NW Cheer shines at NAIA nationals; Outdoor track and field begins in Wayne; March Madness is not so mad in 2026; Government proposes auto draft registration; Australian war hero charged for war crimes

The Diamond, April 10, 2026, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Changing Economies, Rising Prices - The Discussion on Professor Compensation at Dordt; Dordt Women's Basketball Falls Just Short of National Title; Update on Dordt's Plans for Campus Growth and Expansion
• Feature: Creating Community - KHP Room Gets a Facelift; Watch and Think - Thought Provoking Movies; Building Bridges Through Multicultural Leadership; The Terrible Twisting Tornado Season of 2026; Kuyper Honors Program to Turn 21 in the Fall
• Sports: MLB Opening Day Disasters and Surprises
• Politics: Kristi Noem Loses Top Cabinet Position; United States at War with Iran; Social Media Sentences in the U.S. Court …

The Beacon, March 27, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Club Spotlight: International Justice Mission; Perspectives through the decades: 1970s; DME abroad to Netherlands and Germany; “I Can Only Imagine 2” : simple and heartwarming; Luke Combs returns to roots with “The Way I Am”; Choir brings beautiful music to four states; The Trends of the past spilling into 2026; Why O-Staff is worth the commitment; Lost in translation: language requirement; The oldest and most discredited sport; Raiders are GPAC champions in 2026; Raiders show tenacity in post-season losses; Looking ahead to the golf spring season; The Emmy’s are on their way; Service makes your faith grow stronger

The Zircon, March 20, 2026 [Spoof Issue], Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

No abstract provided.

The Grizzly, March 5, 2026, Renee Washart, Nathaniel Nerone, Adam Denn, Claudia Tracy, Hadley Whitman, Erik Groff

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Tuition Promise to Incoming Montco Students • Mike Sielski: Covering the Hardest Sports Market in the U.S. • Too Much Light ... Makes the Baby Go Blind?! • The World Makers: Dungeons and Dragons on Campus • Ursinus' First Student Lighting Designer • Gundolf Graml is a Person, Too • As the Snow Melts, Softball is Ready to Take the Field • Bears Swim Teams Crush Conference Champs

The Beacon, February 20, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Local musicians put stamp on valentine’s day; Perspectives through the decades: 1960s; Joint flute and vocal student recital; Sony continues run of great animation with “GOAT”; “Wuthering Heights” soundtrack more faithful than film; Godzilla concert theme is more than it seems; Senior practicum: social work majors; Club Spotlight: Swing Dance Line Dance; OC sightseeing: Dutch Heritage Museum; Reaching new heights at NW; Why you should play “Dwarf Fortress; Overwatch dominates in 2026 games; Raiders win again as postseason approaches; Raiders finish strong in final indoor meets; The Winter Olympic’s scandals; Apocalypse now: upcoming chapel series on Revelation

The Grizzly, February 19, 2026, Renee Washart, Sidney Belleroche, Nathaniel Nerone, Claudia Tracy, Zach Stanfield, Erin Ewing

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Ursinus Faculty Cuts: What You Need to Know • Ursinus' MLK Interfaith Ceremony • APEX and Budget Concerns Mount, Profs Examine CIE • What Does Black History Month Mean to Ursinus Professors? • Is Anyone Reading This? • Two Ursinus Guards Reach 1,000 Career Points in Historic Season • Bears' Track Races Towards Strong Finish

The Beacon, February 13, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

The history behind “Defying Gravity”; Perspectives through the decades: 1950s; Senior Spotlight: Simon Maggert; Angel Studios extends genre reach with “Solo Mio”; We The Kingdom’s album encourages the tired soul; 2026 Grammys: biggest awards of the year; Senior practicum: education students; How NW students choose their church; Reflection on God and the cross; Uncommon perspective of history; Softball and baseball kick off season; Tennis take wins and losses as season begins; NW Basketball grabs more GPAC wins; Northwestern hosts Alma’s abstract art show; The local effects of Minneapolis protests

The Beacon, February 6, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Resident life seeks out stewards at NW; Theatre students earn many awards at ACTF; Groundhog Day 2026: Tradition since 1887; Zhao Tells Story Behind Hamlet Beautifully; Dan Bremnes Album Carries 2010 Nostalgia; Murals, Christianity, and connection; A day that is more than chocolate and roses; Club spotlight: chess with friends; Greed: driver of modern economics; Age of information or of darkness?; Track and field excels at BVU and Concordia; Doane fails to stop NW’s winning streak; RAA contributions bless NW athletics; Superbowl halftime show controversy; Over 350 gather for local protest

The Beacon, January 30, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

The legacy and traditions of Steganga Hall; D-groups keeping Christ at the center of dorms; First senior recital of the semester; Chalamet continues streak of great performances; The old and new on “DON’T BE DUMB”; Joint art exhibition provokes reflection; Compass Center event: Adulting 101; The rich history of Stegenga Hall continues; AllNDay: a fundraising frenzy; A perfectly good pencil left behind; Academics as spiritual enrichment; Cheer and dance have stellar opening; Men and women’s basketball defeat Midland; Wrestlers stay strong in tough matches; Scholars on AI and the environment; Kang and friends: a multifaceted musical experience

The Diamond, January 23, 2026, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Remembering Niko Begalke; Sioux Center Public Library Navigates Issues Surrounding Minors' Access to Mature Materials; Mike Byker - Voice and Vision of the Defender Way
• Feature: Dordt Alumna Presents Poetry Exhibition at The Fruited Plain; Students Take Part in Mock MasterChef Competition for CORE-214 Final
• Arts & Entertainment: "Wake Up," Christian Script Writers; Golden Globes Awards - Relevant or Antiquated?; Free Andrew Peterson Concert; Wrestling with Faith - Christian Applications from Avatar: Fire and Ash (Spoilers); The Shepherd King Sings On Screen - David Movie Review; Marty Supreme - Flashy Movie with Attitude (Spoilers); Christianity …

The Beacon, January 3, 2026, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Northwestern history: Pursuing the Light; Raiders stand out all over the world; Preview of Northwestern’s “Defying Gravity”; The ‘Avatar’ franchise gets another movie; Zach Bryan’s new album raw and vulnerable; Northwestern holds MLK day chapel; Club spotlight: the Black V performers; Theater department welcomes new professor; Dogs and cats: man’s best friends; Disproving Bobby Fischer’s famous quote; Rocky but promising return for 2026; Raider track & field making big strides early; Setting the record straight on tennis rumors; Men’s retreat: an event for growth; 40 Northwestern students invited to ACTF

The Diamond, December 12, 2025, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Dordt TPUSA Chapter Stuck in Approval Process; The Future of Christian Colleges in Light of Trinity's Closure; Hoyt Reinalda - A Life of Dedication and Improbability
• Feature: "Rivers in the Desert" - Dordt Student Releases Creation Care Podcast; The Dordt Barber Boom - Student Hair Cuts Surge; Dordt Places Second in Esteemed National Finance Competition; The Church and the Crescent - Understanding Islam; Student Visas - How Proposed Legislation May Affect International Students at Dordt; The Word Became Flesh - Music Department Presents "Historic" Choral Christmas Concert
• News: Celebrating the Retirement of Librarian Tricia Kok; …

The Beacon, November 21, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Thanksgiving traditions around campus; NC/DC spotlight: A-Line advances to Dordt; Danny Brown album hopeful amidst addiction battle; “Sarah’s Oil” a story of strength and courage; NW students attend Mumford & Sons concert; “Stranger Things” season five is promising to fans; Gift shopping: poor deals and low funds; Dining room history: the cafeteria; Willful ignorance and complacency; England: from monarchy to liberty; Volleyball comes out on top of GPAC tournament; Raider football season comes to an end; Men’s basketball narrowly loses winning streak; AI therapy chatbots lack humanity; An aging congress and the shutdown

The Beacon, November 14, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

The “College Dropouts” are off to Dordt; Donate to the campus coat drive today; Donate to the campus coat drive today; “Soul on Fire” offers new life perspective; Symphonic Band “Heroes” concert hosts fire chief; NWC celebrates Native American Heritage Month; Club spotlight: RedEd continues to thrive; Married and working life on campus; Willful ignorance and complacency; England: from monarchy to liberty; Women’s basketball cleans up at Pizza Ranch Classic; Volleyball moves ahead in GPAC Tournament; Cross country battles at GPAC championships; Trump implies future transparency; Creating diverse worlds from common materials

The Diamond, November 14, 2025, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Feenstra Launches Iowa State Governor Campaign at Dordt University; NC/DC - Battle of the Bands Returns to Campus; Women in Ministry - Winding Journeys
• News: Goodbye Grille, Hello Defender Coffee Co.; Campus Ministries Hosts Student Testimony Night; Sudan Civil War Affects Millions
• Feature: Dr. Visscher's NASA-Funded Research; Delight at Dordt - A New Women's Ministry Group for College Students; Life Diagnosed with Type One Diabetes; A Story in the Struggle - Dr. Schaap's New Book; Sioux Center Songwriters Club Creatively Collaborate; The Dish on Dordt Designs; Life on Jacob's Ladder
• Arts & Entertainment: Art …

The Diamond, October 17, 2025, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Raiders Stand Down - Dordt Football Defeats Northwestern for First Time in Program History; Dordt Data Breach Ongoing; Archive Artifacts - Hulst Library Receives Historical Religious Texts
• Feature: Small Bug, Big Bite - No-See-Um Season at Dordt; Music After Midnight; Staying Home; Dr. Dave Mulder Publishes Book on AI in Education; College Coffee Culture in Sioux County; Crossing Borders - Joe Bakker's Journey as an Online and In-Person Educator; Gen Z Men Trending Toward Christianity
• Politics: The Tylenol Debate - Does it Really Cause Autism?; The Federal Government Shuts Down; Students Anticipate Midterm Elections
• News …

The Beacon, October 3, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Stand out Raider alumni return home; Homecoming traditions over the years; Sneak peek into Taylor Swift’s new album; “The Senior” truly is a heartwarming story; New nursery mural at Trinity Church; “Coffee and Canvas” event encourages arts; The consequences of the October Rule; The indepth history of NW's theatre; The Gen Z goldfish brain; The dreamy art of slowmaxxing; Dordt ekes out first win of 19 year rivalry; Raiders wallop Waldorf on Wednesday; Banana Ball: a grand slam for casual viewers; A good start to this years NGAGE; North suites: same building, new name

The Diamond, September 26, 2025, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Announcement of Future Construction Brings Mixed Emotions to Campus Community; Dordt Students React to Charlie Kirk's Assassination; Everything and Anything: A Look at the World of Dordt Fizz
• News: An Inside Look at the Atrium: Dining System Changes and Updates; Changes in Academic Calendar Lead to Reduced Finals Week; Gaming Guild Hosts Gaming Guild Olympics Throughout School Year; Retro & Roast Pop-Up; A Turning Point for Revival: Memorial Services Held for Charlie Kirk Across Nation and in Community; Adding Some Pizzazz to Performance Arts Center; Phishing for Trouble
• Feature: Faith, Family, and Farming: Another Fall …

The Beacon, September 26, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2025-2026

Club Spotlight: Raider Baking Club; North fireplace becomes place of worship; New album marks return of the red-head; “Downton Abbey Finale” overall success; Art and science combine at “Camera Obscura”; Preparation for 2025 music showcase; Surprise animal sightings around campus; Opportunities for college employment; Why the Apocrypha matters; Stop romanticizing all-nighters; NW Cross Country season looks promising; NW Golf places high as the season begins; Alumni Serves as interim e-sports director; The Black Hills: home of humility; The Emmy’s celebrate Hollywood stars

The Grizzly, September 18, 2025, Renee Washart, Sidney D. Belleroche, Sophia Kumar, Adam Denn, Hadley Whitman, Jesse Cherone

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Talking Greek Life With Maggie Diaz '28 • Best Booth in Sports? Ursinus's! • Are Ursinus Bears Going Extinct? An Enrollment Analysis • APEX Hub Spotlight: Sports! • The Making of Out! Just Over the Line • Ursinus Does Got Talent • Place and Chase: The Ursinus Field Hockey Ball Boys • A Fanatical Visit to 97.5

Representation Of African Countries And Sino-Africa Relations In Chinese Newspapers, Zheng Zhu

Publications and Research

China’s neocolonialist expansion and domination in African continent has been well documented and extensively studied by scholars across various fields and disciplines. But what these studies didn’t pay attention to, or what they failed to pay enough attention to, was the ways this type of neo-colonialist exploitation was legitimated and justified by the powerful media outlets that support the Chinese government and have strong impact on public perceptions of the domestic and global situations. This research project aims to fill that gap by examining three Chinese newspapers’ coverage of African countries and their complex business relations with the Chinese government. …

The Diamond, May 6, 2025, Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

• Front Page: Dordt Buys Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra; Cheer Team Cinches Championship Title at Nationals; Deportation Initiatives Challenge Defenders
• News: The Question of Capping Enrollment; Tariff War Pivots to China
• Feature: Senior Farewells; Letter to the Editor; Letter from the Editor; Hands-On at Ag Day; Prayer for the Nations Introduced to Dordt; Bringing Beauty and Biblical Truth From Art Into Ministry - A Farewell to Professor Ryan Eckert; Senior Spotlight; Social Work Class Hosts "Colors of Courage" Color Run
• Arts & Entertainment: A Campus Tour of Senior Art Exhibits; Raising Awareness: The Ice Bucket Challenge
• Opinion …

The Grizzly, May 1, 2025, Kate Horan, Erin Ewing, Renee Washart, Claudia Tracy, Nathaniel Nerone, Sidney Belleroche, Adam Denn

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

The Grizzly Takes On CoSA! • Senior Alumni Award Honorees • A Goodbye • And a Hello! • Repair Cafe • Hillel: A Home for Many • Ursinus College 2024-25 Crossword • Sports Stars Shine at URSPYS • Ursinus Softball Battles Through Ups and Downs

The Zircon, April 25, 2025 [Spoof Issue], Dordt University

Dordt Diamond

No abstract provided.

The Bacon, April 25, 2025, Beacon Staff

The Beacon, 2024-2025

Mugs filled to brim with mystery; Conhof can't read this headline; Crisis of a lifetime: man or muppet?; crime runs rampant at Northwestern; Conhof inducted into Roller Derby; Still winless after 46 runner-up finishes; "Poet of Polka" drops third album; Local legend takes control of tiny island;