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

School’s Out! A Look into the Faculty’s Summers
Friday, May. 1
For many professors, summer remains busy, combining academic work, including research, opportunities to travel, and meaningful time with family. Summer provides faculty with a change of pace from the academic year schedule. “I love the ebb and flow of the academic calendar I am teaching online and teaching courses that I have not taught for […]
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How CUW Students Spent Their Easter Break
Wednesday, Apr. 29
Concordia students spend their Easter Break going home, resting, seeing loved ones, and celebrating the resurrection of our Lord, but also sometimes reflecting on their passions. Devin Horner’s break fits into the former, focusing on rest and recuperation, but Aimee Zarder’s passion is music, and she was able to use the break time for that […]
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Exciting Upcoming Event: Country in the Burg
Monday, Apr. 27
The Country in the Burg music festival on August 28th will provide students with something to anticipate as they begin the fall semester. The festival offers students the opportunity to connect with friends after summer break, meet new classmates and ease back into campus life. The festival is held in Cedar Creek Park and features […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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