The �ۿ۴�ý Beacon

Our student newspaper

The �ۿ۴�ý Beacon has been offering campus news from the voices of students since 1984. We cover relevant local news, �ۿ۴�ý 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

The Beacon 40th Anniversary
Monday, Jan. 13
Celebrate 40 years of The Beacon at �ۿ۴�ý University Wisconsin! Explore the journey from 1984 to 2024, highlighting campus milestones, pop culture, and historic events. Excited to announce a print version launching Spring 2025!
�ۿ۴�ý’s Most Popular Club
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Discover the inspiring journey of how �ۿ۴�ý’s Bowling Club, co-founded by Ben Groll, became a cornerstone of campus life.
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
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
Monday, Nov. 18
Weekly Freshmen �ۿ۴�ý Feature
Holidays Away From Home
Thursday, Nov. 14
With Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas not long after, The Beacon spoke with a few �ۿ۴�ý students who live far from campus about what they do to celebrate the holiday season.
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
Monday, Nov. 11
Weekly Freshmen �ۿ۴�ý Feature
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
Freshmen Feature
Monday, Nov. 4
Weekly Freshmen �ۿ۴�ý Feature