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Longboarding becomes a trend on campus

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You may have noticed that the skateboarding years many of us grew up in seem to have given way to a new era: that of the longboard. With the advent of spring has come the appearance of students whizzing across campus on these four-wheel contraptions. These fas... More »

New outdoor sport sees spike in popularity

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Quick: name your favorite springtime/summer sport. Basketball? Volleyball? Lawn darts? What about a new trend both on and off campus? What is that trend? Spikeball. The game matches its name pretty much exactly. Two teams of two face off around a small trampol... More »

‘Posters Anonymous’…therapy or threat?

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How many of us have heard the phrase, “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all?” Probably too many of us. For years, our parents taught us the danger of words, since once they’re out there, they can’t be taken back. But something seem... More »

What will Bethel students learn about origins?

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Bethel faculty members gathered  on Tuesday, March 17 to discuss  the school’s position when it comes to teaching students about origins. It’s an issue that has created some division within the school because professors, students, staff and administrators have... More »

Bethel has been ambushed

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For the ninth year in a row Student Life has sponsored Ambush, a game where students and faculty receive the name of another person on campus and shoot them with a miniature water gun to “kill” them. The goal is to last as long as one can without getting shot.... More »

Auction raises $2,565 for charity

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Students attending chapel on Monday may or may not have been surprised to find that this wasn’t an ordinary chapel. It was, in fact, a charity auction sponsored by the International Students Association. Students, faculty, and campus guests were able to bid on... More »

Students ‘on task’ in Cancun, Mexico

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Where did you spend your spring break? The beach? Here in wintry Indiana? What would have been your dream destination? How about Cancun, Mexico? Going to Cancun for spring break is usually a dream that a choice few get to live out. Last week, Bethel gave stude... More »

When and why does Bethel have snow days?

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Classes were cancelled due to inclement weather on Thursday, Jan. 8, Friday, Jan. 9, and Monday, Feb. 2. However, Mishawaka had severe weather on many more days since then, which left students wondering why some days were cancelled when others were not. Who ma... More »

IT department switches campus to canvas

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  The Information Technology department at Bethel College will be switching learning management systems from Jenzabar to Canvas. However, the My.Bethel site will not be going away. This change mostly affects staff members. The only change that students will se... More »

Theatre department plays musical chairs

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In a classic game of musical chairs, players shuffle from chair to chair, but there is never quite enough room for everyone. However, the Bethel College Theatre Department is now dealing with just the opposite. During the theatre department major/minor meeting... More »