The Daily Beacon will debut 2026 with a new look to kick off the semester.
For the first time in over 30 years, the Beacon is changing how it virtually operates with a new publishing platform. Formerly operating through Blox Digital, the website will begin using School Newspapers Online (SNO), an online website system that primarily focuses on scholastic newspapers.
Additionally, the paper’s print appearance will change from tabloid to broadsheet in the spring.
“We’re so excited for this change to our website and print layout,” Emily Hurst, spring ‘26 managing editor, said. “The team and I are so grateful for your continued support as we grow, experiment and work hard to serve our campus community.”
The Daily Beacon’s newsletter will temporarily halt publication Nov. 30, with the new website migration beginning Dec. 5. Beacon readers can expect to maintain access of the website throughout the entire process.
Converting all Beacon archives is both lengthy and rewarding, according to Editor-in-Chief Caden Dyer.
“I’m so excited to bring our readers a fresh edition of The Daily Beacon newsletter alongside a brand new website format. Your readership inspires us, and we’re ready for the next big thing,” Dyer said.
Dyer said the team hopes the migration will be complete by Dec. 15.
“Our new print design is a game changer for our presence around campus,” News Editor Patrick Busch said. “I’m excited to get to work on it and provide reporting in a new format for the community.”
The website’s new look will officially go live Dec. 19 and be available to all readers.
Dyer notes that the last stages of the migration are a crucial transition period.
“Dec. 15-18 is our time to play with the website to make sure everything is transferred over. We are so excited for it to finally be live,” Dyer said.
Student Publications Advisor Cheryl Welch also commented on the migration and student work, noting the publication’s plans as they prepare for the upcoming semester.
“Big things are in store for the new year as the talented Beacon team gears up for a blockbuster semester,” Welch said. “It will be filled with investigative, enterprise, news and feature content that will be presented to readers in innovative ways.”
