MISHAWAKA – Just two weeks ago, college students from all over the country celebrated spring break, ignoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) and neglecting warnings from health care officials and the authorities to practice social distancing. In Florida, though s... More »
MISHAWAKA—The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) cancelled the 2020 springs sports season in a March 16 press release. “All possible scenarios that would have supported a spring sports season were seriously considered by multiple NAIA g... More »
MISHAWAKA – COVID-19 is at the forefront of public attention prompting several different responses. Bethel’s own psychology department weighs in on the psychological impact of the situation. As a result of the coronavirus, there has been quite a wide range of... More »
MISHAWAKA- Coronavirus is attacking the health of thousands of individuals across the globe and impacting businesses, communities and our healthcare systems. “[Coronavirus is] a new disease that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person ... More »
MISHAWAKA – On Dec. 31, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first case of the Novel Coronavirus in Wuhan, China. The disease has since spread around the world, with confirmed cases in Europe, Australia, Africa and North America. According t... More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the impeachment and acquittal of President Donald Trump, political pundits and politicians speculated the future of impeachment. Some critics argued the Democratic Party majority House voted to impeach Trump based on little evide... More »
MISHAWAKA-Amy Ortiz, the wife of current Residential Director, Robert Ortiz, comes to Bethel University not only with a great sense in fashion, but also a big platform on social media to share it on. Amy Ortiz is the new girl in town, with roles such as a mo... More »
SOUTH BEND – On Sunday, Jan. 23, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced the formation of an exploratory committee for the presidential election of 2020. The 37-year-old mayor would be the youngest person ever elected president, and the only openly gay one. ... More »
MISHAWAKA, IND. — As technology around us grows more complex we must rise to the occasion. Therefore, Bethel will be beginning their first year with a new computer science major. The proposal for this major was passed in late October, and still has more planni... More »
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 »
This past Wednesday, April 25th, was this year’s Celebration Chapel. A well-loved part of this chapel is the Golden Acorn Awards. These are awards that go out to memorable people on campus that are iconic for many somewhat random things. This year was no excep... More »
To conclude the school year, the Beacon talked to women’s track and field pole-vaulter, Danielle Wojciechowski. Wojciechowski, a junior physical education major, has been soaring to new heights ever since she started vaulting in high school. Her freshman year,... More »
