MISHAWAKA—As Bethel prepared to bring students back to campus, one of the areas to receive the highest scrutiny was creating a safe environment for eating. The Dining Commons underwent a series of changes, including added food guards, reduced seating to allow ... More »
MISHAWAKA—During the past few months, racial tension in our country has soared. Shootings, protests and riots have frequently dominated the media. But even before all this turbulence began, Bethel was already initiating various initiatives to help students t... More »
MISHAWAKA—Bethel is making many adjustments due to COVID-19. In particular, the Wellness Center staff is enacting a few simple policies to ensure they are still able to care for the physical and mental health of students. “All semester we’re offering teleheal... More »
MISHAWAKA—The Student Council serves Bethel’s community in a variety of ways; from planning events, to choosing the senior gift, to appealing for changes to policies, they serve as voices and representatives of the student body. This year the council looks a l... More »
MISHAWAKA—COVID-19 has altered our lives in many ways, and although students are back on campus for the fall semester, many of them are still learning to adapt to a new normal. One of the most significant changes concerns chapel; traditionally, Bethel studen... More »
Beware to those who read what follows, for spoilers lurk within; If Frankenstein’s fate thou wouldst not know, stop here; do not begin. MISHAWAKA–Salutations, dear readers! COVID-19 may have quarantined us as physical beings, but it cannot quarantine our min... More »
MISHAWAKA—On Friday, Feb. 21, the upper-class committee organized a carnival for Bethel students in the Goodman Gymnasium from 7-10 p.m. The carnival included fish-pong, balloon darts, a can toss, ring-a-pop and plenty of food and merriment; according to Shelb... More »
MISHAWAKA—On March 26, 27 and 28 the Theatre Department will present “The Wizard of Oz,” a classic story by L. Frank Baum. Performances will be in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel at 7:30 p.m. all three evenings with an additional performance at 1 p.m. on March 28; t... More »
Salutations, Beacon Readers! Congratulations—you are holding in your hands the first print edition of the Beacon this decade! You should receive three print editions this semester, so keep your eyes peeled for those in the coming weeks. Additionally, you can... More »
MISHAWAKA—This year, the Office of Institutional Advancement is teaming up with Global Engagement and Career Services to bring a Career Fair to Bethel’s campus. The Career Fair will take place from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, in the Wiekamp Gymnasium. Th... More »
The year has barely begun, and already Virginia has experienced a state of emergency. The recently elected Governor Northam issued the executive order on Jan 15; the state of emergency lasted from Jan 17 to Jan 21 and included an order prohibiting citizens fro... More »
MISHAWAKA, IN—Do you enjoy creative writing? Are you brimming with ideas, characters and stories, but you do not know if you are doing them justice when you try to bring them to life on the page? Are you occasionally struck by a spark of imagination? Whether ... More »
