The Concordia Beacon

Our student newspaper

The Concordia Beacon has been offering campus news from the voices of students since 1984. We cover relevant local news, CUW 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 find all of our most recent articles on our blog. You can also follow us on Twitter.

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

SGA Announcement: Showcase Your Talent at the Career Fair Before CGT
Wednesday, Apr. 22
While the excitement for Concordia’s Got Talent enraptures the students at CUW, many have not heard about the opening event for it. The Show Your Talent: Career Fair has been a passion project of Student Government President Mikayla Sells, since the spring of 2025. After a successful first run of Concordia’s Got Talent, also known as CGT, in 2025, Mikayla and fellow SGA member Dalton Hirbar, began to wonder what other talents SGA could help to showcase. Their idea: create a space where companies and students can meet and build relationships without the stress of interviewing for a job.
Read More
Concordia Bible Institute Expands Reach Through Digital Growth
Wednesday, Apr. 22
Concordia Bible Institute (CBI) has served Concordia University Wisconsin and the surrounding areas since 2000, strengthening biblical literacy through podcasts, seminars, and now study guides.
Read More
Is AI Helping or Hurting Student Learning?
Wednesday, Apr. 22
Students at Concordia University Wisconsin are increasingly using artificial intelligence tools in their coursework, raising questions about how AI impacts learning, grades and long-term knowledge retention.
Read More
The Road to Nationals: A Peek Inside Acro’s Journey
Monday, Apr. 20
Concordia University Wisconsin’s acrobatics and tumbling team traveled to Texas for the 2026 NCATA National Championships, where they competed as the No. 2 seed in pursuit of a national title.
Read More
Meet the Talent: Two CGT Contestants Share Their Story
Friday, Apr. 17
Concordia University Wisconsin students will soon perform in “Concordia’s Got Talent”, an annual opportunity for students to engage personally and thoughtfully with the student community.
Read More
The Real Cost of Concordia: Students Balance Work and Studies
Wednesday, Apr. 8
For many Concordia University Wisconsin students, attending a private university requires balancing more than tuition bills, as long work hours, limited free time, and rising stress have become part of daily life. A graduate student in the physical therapy program, Evelyn De Troye, works multiple jobs alongside her coursework. She works about 15 hours per […]
Read More
Favorite Memories of Dr. Paavola
Monday, Apr. 6
Click HERE to hear this story. — Kirsten Harrington is a writer for the Beacon and a junior majoring in photography and minoring in Mass Communications. She works as a student photographer, taking photos at campus events.
Read More
Study Abroad with Paige and Ruth
Thursday, Apr. 2
Click HERE to hear from Paige and Ruth about their adventures studying abroad and why you should study abroad as well. — Melena Weber serves as Student Editor for The Beacon. She is a junior studying Mass Communications and Hospitality & Event Business. She is the Membership Coordinator for Campus Activities Board and the Student […]
Read More
Uncommon Major and Minor Combinations
Wednesday, Mar. 25
Concordia University Wisconsin students are choosing unique major and minor combinations to strengthen their skills and prepare for careers after graduation. The students say these pairings help them understand how different fields connect and how broad skill sets can make them more competitive when applying for internships or fulltime roles. One student, Sarah Poynter, majoring […]
Read More
“Sufficient” Song Interview with Letters to the King
Wednesday, Mar. 25
Rachel and Tirzah, lead singers of Letters to the King, break down their song "Sufficient" to explain the meaning and depth of the lyrics.
Read More