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

Spring Break Mission Trip in North Carolina
Monday, Mar. 23
Concordia University Wisconsin students and staff spent their spring break serving in Newland, North Carolina, as part of disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Helene’s flooding and destruction. This year’s annual spring break team partnered with the Lutheran Early Response Teams to help pick up trash and clear local sites in the community of Newland. It […]
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Honoring the Life and Impact of Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola
Friday, Mar. 20
Rev. Dr. Daniel Paavola, who recently passed, impacted many students and staff through his kind heart and show-and-tell sermons. According to President Ankerberg’s email, Dr. Paavola started working at Concordia in 1996. For almost three decades, he taught students and served as the chairman of the Department of Theology. Rev. Dr. Kurt Taylor, who worked […]
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Symphonic Wind Ensemble Experience
Thursday, Mar. 19
Samuel Wilkins, percussionist with the university’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble, toured in Chicago during spring break. Dr. Louis Menchaca asked Wilkins to join the ensemble at the beginning of the spring semester. Wilkins knew joining would mean a touring road trip to Chicago, and he gladly accepted. The 35 to 40 people in the ensemble played […]
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Are We Using LinkedIn Wrong? A CUW Conversation
Tuesday, Mar. 10
Click HERE to hear the conversation between Dr. Ken Harris and Student Alexandra Princeton. — Alexandra Princeton is a junior majoring in Mass Communications with a minor in Marketing, set to graduate in December 2026. She currently works at Baird in downtown Milwaukee and serves as Student Editor for The Beacon.
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Enrollment Policy Changes Impacts the School of Arts & Sciences
Wednesday, Mar. 4
Beginning in the 25-26 academic year, Concordia University Wisconsin administration changed the course enrollment policy which has impacted faculty and students in the School of Arts & Sciences.
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Impact of 6th Friday Break on Athletics
Tuesday, Mar. 3
— 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.
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Letters to the King
Friday, Feb. 27
Concordia students Isaac Brashaw, Rachel Pope, and Tirzah Schmickle are excited to introduce their new Christian pop band, Letters To The King, in hopes of sharing the truth and love of Christ.
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The Quiet Reality of Quitting College Sports
Wednesday, Feb. 25
A student athlete at Concordia shares their experience since quitting their athletic team and the interactions they have faced.
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Professor Spotlight: Mario Macari, The Digital Chameleon
Monday, Feb. 23
Assistant Professor Mario Macari in the Department of Digital Media and Design is a digital chameleon in academia and industry. Macari grew up in the Milwaukee area and always wanted to become an animator or a comic book illustrator. His childhood consisted of reading superhero comics in the 60s and 70s, and watching Warner Bros. […]
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Falcon Field Trips: Off Campus Entertainment Destinations
Friday, Feb. 20
3rd Street Market Hall The 3rd St. Market Hall is an option for students to visit Milwaukee and experience a hub of food, activity and social connection. The hall includes a variety of cuisine and entertainment for young children to adults. The open seating and communal tables create a relaxed environment appropriate for a night […]
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