The college student newspaper began publishing in 1923 under the title Monitor; it ceased publication in 1925. In 1928, The Beacon began its run, and it continues today.
The first issue of The Classic was produced and printed by Northwestern Classical Academy students in 1891. Originally a student-produced journal, The Classic is now created by Northwestern's public relations office.
Northwestern's yearbooks have changed names and titles as the institution itself changed over time. It's been named Cullings, De Klompen, The Horseshoe, The Glimpse, Reflections, and Cornerstone.