Bethel clears space on campus by demolishing a triple-wide modular building. The building was located across the street from Sailor-Hall. The mobile office building was acquired from Purdue University in 1995. “They had used it for two years as a temporary bui... More »
Paper rationing officially began this year, giving students a restriction on how much paper they may print in the computer lab and library. The counter, which starts at $20 and drops at three cent-per-page increments, was installed on computers in the lab last... More »
Staff and faculty from different departments are making an effort to promote diversity on the campus. This freshmen class has been estimated by some students to be the most diverse group to enter the college. “In the process of admissions it’s really important... More »
Returning students received their first glimpse of the new remodeling inside the Dining Commons. The renovations, which were completed over summer break, have been well received by many students. “I like the booths,” said senior Ryan Seabloom, “It gives it a m... More »
The Wiekamp Athletic Center has undergone significant renovation this summer. The majority of the summer projects are completed while a few are on the verge of completion. The revamping of Wiekamp included a redesigned weight room, a makeover of the main lobby... More »
Social Life held the annual back to school party on Wed. Aug. 24 in the recently renovated Dining Commons. The party was originally planned to be held around the pond, but due to the threat of severe thunderstorms the event was moved inside. More »
(AP) Hurricane Irene strengthened overnight to a category 3 storm, wreaking havoc across the Caribbean and sparking evacuation orders in coastal North Carolina. Thousands of people in Ocracoke Island, N.C., have been ordered to evacuate as the storm continues ... More »
HATTERAS, N.C.(AP) — Evacuations began on a tiny barrier island off North Carolina as Hurricane Irene strengthened to a major Category 3 storm over the Bahamas on Wednesday with the East Coast in its sights. Irene’s maximum sustained winds increased to near 11... More »
Bethel’s Charity Water group is having a benefit concert to help raise remaining funds. Over the past seven weeks, Charity Water has received roughly $3,000 of the $5,000 needed to supply a well. A generous donor has offered to match the next one thousand doll... More »
The Bethel College men’s soccer team set a world record for the longest futsal game ever played. The record, which was 32 hours and 20 minutes previously, was broken around 8 Monday night. The athletes then continued to play until 11 p.m., possibly setting the... More »
Today’s official death toll in Japan is a little less than 12,500 with more than 15,000 people reported as missing. Over 150,000 people are being housed in temporary shelters and tens of thousands of others have evacuated their homes due to the nuclear crisis,... More »
