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Madison Gonzales

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Opinion Piece: Recycling on Campus

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MISHAWAKA—The benefits of recycling are endless. They range from keeping straws from killing sea turtles, to stopping plastic soda can holders from suffocating dolphins and sea lions. Recycling also helps to stop deforestation by assisting the demand for raw m... More »

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Bethel Rugby Quarterfinals

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MISHAWAKA, IND. — Bethel’s Rugby team competed in the USA Rugby D2 Quarterfinals which took place in Missouri on Nov. 17 and 18. On Saturday (Nov. 17) the Pilots won 37-17 against Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Winning this game pushed them to the next game on Sunday ag... More »

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Alumni Art Exhibition

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Mishawaka, IN—The alumni art group exhibition featured a few art pieces across the Great Hall in the Everest-Rohrer/Fine Arts Center. It opened on Nov. 16 at 11a.m., and will be displayed until Feb. 1, 2019.   Alyson Greene, who graduated from Davenport in 201... More »

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No-Debt Field Scholar Program

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MISHAWAKA, IND— Bethel College, soon to be Bethel University in the Fall of 2019, is introducing a new program called the No-Debt Field Scholar Program. This new program is created for students aiming for no debt during their Bethel years.   Tuition can be exp... More »

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Men’s Rugby Goes Undefeated

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MISHAWAKA, IND.–The men’s rugby team this season has had their best statistical year since the program began, winning every game by at least 20 points. The team has only ever lost one regular season game in program history. They kept this streak alive by endin... More »

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Mayor Dave Wood: The Man with 50,000 Bosses

 - Brooke Conrady, Madison Gonzales, Jaclyn Holmes, Morgan Rockrohr, Elizabeth McLaughlin, William Deras and Maria Vidal

MISHAWAKA, IND.– In a time when every day news reveals the next political scandal, Mayor Dave Wood is a refreshing voice in his dedication to his “50,000” bosses—the citizens of Mishawaka, Indiana.  On Friday, October 19, Bethel College’s Media Writing class i... More »

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Election Series: Part II

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MISHAWAKA, IND.– Part II of the Election Series has come, and the Bethel Beacon wants to give you another look into what you need to know for the upcoming elections. Early registration has started, and in one week (11/06), the polls officially open. We want to... More »

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Election Candidate Series: Part 1

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MISHAWAKA, IND.— As we prepare for mid-term elections, the Beacon wants to give you a quick list to help you determine who you think is the best fit for your leaders. This week, we cover the local candidates. Early registration has started, and in two weeks (N... More »

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Raymond Weaver Glass Collection Unveiling

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MISHAWAKA, IND. — On Sept. 14, a former Bethel professor was honored with a concert and the unveiling of a glass collection donated by his family.  The late Raymond Weaver was a professor at Bethel from the time it opened in 1947 until his retirement in 1986. ... More »

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Spiritual Emphasis Week 2018 Sept. 10 – 14

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MISHAWAKA, IND. — This week, we dove into Spiritual Emphasis week. Our speaker, Jonathan Brooks, spoke at Chapel every day and at 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. He is the Senior Pastor of the non-denominational Canaan Church of Englewood, Ill. Jonathan has a Bachelo... More »