Each year as neglected papers and projects are piling up around campus and Christmas break is on the horizon, Bethel is blessed with one of the best chapels of the year. That’s when The Children of the World International Children’s Choir takes the stage. The ... More »
The freshman dorm, Oakwood Hall, won the annual Oakwood vs. Manges tackle football game Tuesday, Nov. 8, securing the “Cheap Tin Jug,” a makeshift trophy awarded to the winner, for a whole year. This is the first year that Oakwood has defeated Manges. The last... More »
As a chronic Coldplay listener and huge fan of the band’s musical pursuits I rank their latest album Mylo Xyloto as some of their best work to date. The band’s album is a musical expression of the early New York City graffiti scene and historic resistance move... More »
Benton House, known for its annual Root Beer Kegger and Christmas party, may soon cease to exist. Benton’s RA Rosten Hamman says he has been in discussion with RD Alex Gonzalez and Vice President of Student Development Shawn Holtgren concerning the possibiliti... More »
Last summer the men’s soccer team went to Brazil for a 14-day mission trip. In order to gain support to go, the men sent letters to family and relatives. For junior Joao Cuoto, better known as J.C., raising support was harder for him because he is from Brazil... More »
The 2012 Pacific Rim study abroad team has been selected and the group is already making preparations for when they leave in January. Last week the group met as a whole for the first time and there will be a few more meetings throughout the semester to get the... More »
Every year Brent Reimer, director of study abroad, takes a group of students to the Pacific Rim for a semester. This year is different from the year before in that there are only eight students going, all of them being female, as compared to the year before in... More »
Ryan VanDosen and Ty Walstra emerged victorious in the cornhole tournament held during them men’s soccer game on Saturday. The two contestants beat our 14 other players to be named the winners. Cornhole is a game involving tossing beanbags or “corn bags,” (hen... More »
The 2010-11 Helm yearbook CD will be distributed on Friday, Oct. 28, in the foyer of the Everest Rohrer, immediately following chapel. The yearbook’s theme, “Connecting with Christ” features a “social media” design and includes a memorial video of Dr. Scott ... More »
The Beacon caught up with Aaron Denlinger, who played Bilbo in the stage production of “The Hobbit” at Bethel College. Were you surprised that you were cast as Bilbo? How did that come about? I was surprised just to be cast in the show! I love the book and re... More »
Subkirke has provided South Bend, Ind. with a venue for live music for years, but now Bethel students have a special opportunity to attend concerts there. The concert hall, which is located literally just down the road from Bethel College, has begun a special ... More »
Those in attendance at Bethel College’s chapel services may have recently noticed a change in style of praise and worship music as a new chapel band took to the stage. The band, called Gospel Chapel Band by many, consists of Zach Gillis, CeCe Marshall, Kelsey ... More »
