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The Concordia Beacon has been offering campus news from the voices of students since 1984. We cover relevant local news, s¼¶ËØÈË sports, on-campus events, and topics of interest to you as a student.

Now The Beacon is even more accessible than before! In addition to the printed version, . You can also follow us on .

Would you like to write articles, become an editor, or suggest a story?

You can get involved by contacting our faculty advisor, Dr. Marnie Lawler McDonough.

Latest articles

  • A Legacy of School Spirit and Friendly Competition Mark s¼¶ËØÈË’s Last Annual CIT

    A Legacy of School Spirit and Friendly Competition Mark s¼¶ËØÈË’s Last Annual CIT

    Wednesday, Jan. 22

    Get ready for the 72nd annual Concordia Invitational Tournament (CIT) - a weekend filled with fierce basketball competition and school pride.

  • The Beacon 40th Anniversary

    The Beacon 40th Anniversary

    Monday, Jan. 13

    Celebrate 40 years of The Beacon at s¼¶ËØÈË! Explore the journey from 1984 to 2024, highlighting campus milestones, pop culture, and historic events. Excited to announce a print version launching Spring 2025!

  • s¼¶ËØÈË’s Most Popular Club

    s¼¶ËØÈË’s Most Popular Club

    Tuesday, Jan. 7

    Discover the inspiring journey of how s¼¶ËØÈË’s Bowling Club, co-founded by Ben Groll, became a cornerstone of campus life.

  • Cassidy’s Monthly Picks – November

    Cassidy’s Monthly Picks – November

    Tuesday, Nov. 26

    Unleash your imagination with these must-read books in the fantasy, romance, and young adult genres. Experience the magic of 'Twilight' and 'Frankenstein'.

  • Beacon Flashback: The Top-6 Websites from 1996 and Where They Are Now

    Beacon Flashback: The Top-6 Websites from 1996 and Where They Are Now

    Thursday, Nov. 21

    To commemorate the Beacon’s 40th anniversary this year, we are traveling back in time to examine some previous versions of the Beacon.

  • Freshmen Feature

    Freshmen Feature

    Monday, Nov. 18

    Weekly Freshmen s¼¶ËØÈË Feature

  • Holidays Away From Home

    Holidays Away From Home

    Thursday, Nov. 14

    With Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas not long after, The Beacon spoke with a few Concordia students who live far from campus about what they do to celebrate the holiday season.

  • New Spiritual Sheriff in Town

    New Spiritual Sheriff in Town

    Tuesday, Nov. 12

    Rev. Jonathon Bakker is the new campus pastor after Rev. Steve Smith’s 22 years as the campus pastor.

  • Freshmen Feature

    Freshmen Feature

    Monday, Nov. 11

    Weekly Freshmen s¼¶ËØÈË Feature

  • The Weight of Silence: Being Palestinian

    The Weight of Silence: Being Palestinian

    Thursday, Nov. 7

    This year has been a journey of painful discoveries. I expected that, as a Palestinian, my narrative might be misunderstood or even dismissed. But what I didn’t expect was the casual, almost effortless way my professors, peers, and the university itself would strip away our humanity

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