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New Task Force Trip Launches to Appalachian Trail

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MISHAWAKA—A new task force trip will be launching summer of 2022, hiking a section of the Appalachian trail in the Shenandoah National Park. This section of the trail spans about 100 miles but it is yet to be decided how much of those 100 miles will be hiked o... More »

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Amy Coney Barrett Nominated by Trump for Supreme Court

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MISHAWAKA– As Trump attempts to push his nomination of Amy Coney Barrett through the Senate as quickly as possible to secure her confirmation, many Democrats are fighting this move and calling its constitutionality into question by referring to the events of 2... More »

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Wildfires Ravage the West Coast

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Wildfires are burning across 4.5 million acres in Oregon, Washington and California and destroying more than 700 structures, rekindling a long-time debate: Is climate change real, and if so, how does it play into the current wildfires?  The fires burning the W... More »

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Bethel Still Planning for Summer in Spain

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MISHAWAKA–Bethel’s semi-annual Summer in Spain program is still being planned for next year and will begin May 27, 2021. This 6-7 week trip gives students the opportunity to travel to Spain to see museums, cathedrals and cultural exhibits and earn nine Spanish... More »

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The Importance of Practicing Social Distancing

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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 »

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2020 Spring Sports Cancelled

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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 »

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Traveling Students Share Their Stories

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MISHAWAKA – Two students share their experiences coming back to Bethel University as travel bans — nationwide and state orders — come into play due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).   Hannah Mihut, English and philosophy double-major, and Maryann Brandt, Worship ... More »

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Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill

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MISHAWAKA – On March 27, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill. This bill is intended to aid those who are experiencing unemployment during the pandemic. It is also intended as a stimulus for the government. The bill offers $1,200... More »

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Coronavirus Affects Bethel and Local Community

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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 »