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Get to know the CUW Freshmen Students. The Freshman Feature aims to help integrate CUW freshmen into the Concordia community. Every week, meet and learn about two new freshmen.


Meet Christina Ayala, a Criminal Justice major from Appleton, Wisconsin. Her first week she did get lost but was able to familiarize herself. Christina is looking forward to her criminology class, where she can share her love for math and learn how to teach it. Her dorm theme is purple because it is her favorite color. She chose Concordia for its exceptional layout and immediate connection to campus.

Grace James is a freshman student at CUW

Grace James is a Music Education major from Grayslake, Illinois. She went for a lavender theme in her room. She is looking forward to the bible class because she grew up in public school, but has been studying the bible to get closer to God. Her goal this year is to manage her time and stay organized. She chose Concordia because of her interest in Music, Theatre, and its local Christian environment.


—Cassidy Gallagher is a student writer and editor for The Beacon. She is a sophomore pursuing a major in mass communication and English.

—Aimee is a student writer and social media coordinator for The Beacon. She is a sophomore pursuing a major in Mass Communication and Theatre.