Month

December 2011

All posts published in December 2011

21 posts

“Occupy Wall Street” protests take to the streets

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“We are the 99 percent!” shouted protesters in downtown Chicago. The 99 percent, according to one protester, was anyone who belongs to a household that made an income of below $364,000 dollars last year. The remaining one percent, the richest one percent of th... More »

Students’ voices may be heard about R-rated movies

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This spring, students may get a chance to voice their opinions about the R-rated movie restriction on Bethel’s campus, said Jon Nicoletti, a member of Student Council. Student Council tentatively plans to host a forum next semester in which they discuss the po... More »

Annual freshmen banquet was a hit

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On Friday, Dec. 10, the annual Freshmen Banquet was held in the Rotunda of the Everest-Rohrer Chapel from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. According to Resident Assistant Jodi Spotts, more freshmen attended than expected because the tickets were sold out and eventually people... More »

Finals week survival guide

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Its finals week time again, and if you haven’t started studying yet, don’t worry, there is still hope. I have a few pointers for you to help you prepare for the tests to come. 1. First and foremost, it is important to figure out when your tests are and mark th... More »

Student Council hosts Christmas party

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Santa Claus, horse carriage rides, and an array of Christmas cookies were just a few of the highlights of a Yuletide party held Thursday, Dec. 8. The party, which was hosted by Student Council, was open to all Bethel students and free of charge. It was held in... More »

Students feed the hungry

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Every Friday a group of students meet outside the Zerelli house (next to campus safety) at 5 p.m. to pray, and then carpool to a bus stop in downtown South Bend to serve those who are less fortunate. This was a simple ministry, Feed the Hungry, started by Ryne... More »

Pilots compete well in Gates Automotive Classic

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The men’s basketball team experienced a number of highs and lows as they hosted the annual Gates Automotive Classic on Dec. 9 and 10. The Pilots were able to outlast the Saints from Holy Cross 84-73; however, were overcome by Cardinal Stritch University by a s... More »

Freshmen banquet to be held on Dec. 10

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On Saturday, Dec. 10, the annual freshmen banquet will be held in the Rotunda from 7p.m. to 9p.m. This event is run by the resident assistants in Shupe, Oakwood-Magus, and Sailor Hall. According to Shupe RA, Jodi Spotts, although dress is semiformal, the theme... More »

“Super 8” lives up to expectations

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Having heard very positive statements made about J.J. Abram’s movie, “Super 8,” I was excited to finally get the chance to watch it over this last weekend. The movie lived up to the reviews I’d heard and read, despite a few perceived flaws. It is a PG-13 Sci-f... More »