Mr. Beacon Highlight Video
Hey everyone! This past Friday we had our annual Beacon Night event, Mr. Beacon! For those of you that do not know what it is, it is a male pageant show to raise… Continue reading
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Justice and Cat Videos: A Guide to Social Media Activism by Mary Jo Goosmann
Editor’s Note: The following article is by Mary Jo Goosmann, Academic Services Administrative Assistant here at NCU. Here, Mary Jo reflects on the potential dangers and the positives effects of social activism on social… Continue reading
Bryce and Tomás: Why do we make videos?
Hello fellow readers, In this article, Bryce and I just wanted to show you what it means to us to be making videos at the beacons and how we associate it with art.… Continue reading
Valentines Day? A Reflection by Tomás and Shivonne
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Shivonne and I hope that if you are in a relationship, you will enjoy your time with each other and go out to dinner or go watch a movie! PS.… Continue reading
Church and the Idolization of Marriage
In this article, Shivonne and I just want to touch on the topic of how the church can sometimes idolize marriage. Right in time for Valentine’s Day, right? Our view on marriage, whether… Continue reading
Friendships and Community: Article Series by Tomás and Shivonne!
Hello Everybody! My name is Tomas Carradero, and my amazing friend Shivonne Robinson will be helping me out with this article. This will be the first of three articles that we like… Continue reading
Five Fall Haikus by NCU
“Pumpkin spice is nice, Drink it hot or even iced, Pumpkin spice is life.” –Taylor Irons, sophomore “Don’t fall for my charms, I’ll only leaf you alone, All flat jokes must… Continue reading
10 Reasons to Mission Trip!
Having participated in 8 trips, each about a week long, I feel qualified to reflect on my favorite reasons to participate in a mission trip – particularly with your friends at NCU. First off,… Continue reading
Inner Monologue of a College Student
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Join the Beacon Bolt as we follow two NCU students throughout an ordinary day!
Round of Applause for Our Dogs
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. This one’s for the dogs. Dogs and humans have been walking side by side for thousands of years; aiding,… Continue reading
How to Fill the Dog Void
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Growing up, I have had many pets; cats, hamsters, fish, but the one animal that will always hold a… Continue reading
Final Countdown to Mr. Beacon
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Join the Bolt as we interview the many contestants of Mr. Beacon!
Giving Up Control by Gaining It
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Being a college student with a full course load, three jobs, and a social life is hard. “Time management”… Continue reading
How to be Single
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching we will begin to see many cynical tweets and posts about the single life.… Continue reading
16 Things that Only NCU Students will Understand
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. NCU is a very unique place filled with things that we may take for granted. Our small community generates… Continue reading
Getting back up to Speed
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Time never stops, and unfortunately we’re sometimes slow to react to it. Three weeks into the new semester and… Continue reading
Lazy Hazy Days
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Everyone has that morning when you wake up and just know that life isn’t going to happen that day.… Continue reading
NCU Christmas
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Join the Beacon Bolt as we interview students around campus about Krampus and Christmas!
Though Cramming lasts through the Night, Winter Break comes with the Morning
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University We’re so close, folks. We’ve survived dead week and spent nearly every waking hour studying for finals, writing papers,… Continue reading
November’s Unknown Holidays
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. As October’s end is quickly approaching, I am looking forward to the many holidays that are right around the… Continue reading
Taste Buds | Burger Week
The Beacon Bolt is a publication of the student body of Northwest Christian University. Join the Beacon Bolt as we test fellow beacons on their sense of taste, especially when it comes to… Continue reading
NCU Cribs | Hilyard Edition
Join the Beacon Bolt as we take a look at the new Hilyard Apartments and hear from the quirky tenants!
Goals
Lately slang terms have been making me rethink the way that we speak. We have strange expressions like “or nah” and “totes mcgoats”. This language became popular by things like Vine, a celebrity,… Continue reading
Definitive Netflix Ranking
Those who know me know I love television, specifically Netflix, and I enjoy a good binge watching of what I deem a great show. I can spend countless hours procrastinating my time away… Continue reading
College Student Wisdom: Lessons Learned This Year
I am completely confident that everyone has their countdown going, so I don’t need to tell you that summer is around the corner. We can finally see that light at the end of… Continue reading
8 Stress Relievers
Spring Break was filled with road trips, sleepovers, adventures, lazy mornings, family dinners and much more. All of these exciting events make it difficult to come back to school and readapting a difficult… Continue reading
Talks with Name in Progress | St. Patrick’s Day
Follow Joshua Higashi and Steven Ray as they venture around campus discussing the upcoming holiday with NCU!
Midterm Stress Relief, Disney Style
I’m thankful for a childhood of playing outside with bare feet, swinging a little too high on the swing set, jumping off and getting a few bruises, playing hide and seek for hours… Continue reading
I Don’t Always Make Memes, But When I Do it’s For NCU
From Grumpy Cat, Overly Attached Girlfriend, Trollface, Philosoraptor, and Bad Luck Brian all the way to Alex from Target, memes have grown in popularity. Scrolling through your facebook meme, you are bound to… Continue reading
Hi, My Name is Chelsea and I’m Addicted to Netflix
I love watching movies and television shows, but I have always been super old-fashioned about going to the theater or tuning in once a week to watch my favorite shows, until now. Going… Continue reading
A Valentines Day Special
Join student Steven Ray as he interviews the student body about their love lives and Valentines history!
NCU Cribs | First Edition
Join the Beacon Bolt as we take a look into the lives of some of NCU’s finest!
Talks with Josh | Christmas
Here is the second video in the series “Talks with Josh”. It is a festive video that will hopefully get you in the spirit for Christmas. I wish everyone safe travels and a… Continue reading
The One Where Raegan Introduces Herself
Hey everyone! My name is Raegan White, but I often go by Ronald, Ronnie, Raego, and Ragu. Yes like the spaghetti sauce. I am a freshman majoring in Teacher Education and my dream… Continue reading