In this brand-new section of the Bethel Beacon, the beloved Professor Theo Williams responds to questions submitted by students to offer insight, perspective, and good clean fun. With a healthy balance of wit and wisdom, Theo loves to share his opinions and in... More »
Greetings friends, Sometimes, it’s difficult to know what to write about. I love Bethel and have been grateful to spend six years of my academic journey here, beginning with REACH classes in high school and continuing through for four full years of undergradu... More »
Greetings friends, As I write this letter on the evening of Feb. 13, 2023, some of our peers in the world of academia are experiencing polar opposite phenomena. On the one hand, Asbury University, 337 miles south, is rejoicing in a great revival sweeping its ... More »
This is my tenth semester with the Beacon. Despite my love for this community, I sometimes feel at a loss for what to write or share. We have been through several hardships together these past couple of years, and the healing process always takes time. The hea... More »
Greetings friends, Across Bethel’s campus, new posters have appeared that inform students they have paid $72 for each 50-minute class and $108 for each 80-minute class. The posters use these facts to encourage students to avoid skipping classes. This encourage... More »
Hello Bethel Readers, Thank you so much for taking the time to read what we have worked so hard on. I hope you enjoyed my crosswords. I’ve had a blast making them. They were difficult because I did them by hand. This is an experience I recommend fully. I’d st... More »
MISHAWAKA—The emerging popularity of electronic sports, shortened to esports, has led a few people to call into question the validity of the field being labeled a “sport.” The trepidation is understandable; gaming is seen as little more than a hobby, and an un... More »
Greetings Bethel, The world recently noted the one-year anniversary of recognizing the COVID-19 virus as a pandemic. This time last school year, we were all at home, unknowingly awaiting the news that the rest of the semester would be completed virtually. Thi... More »
Greetings Bethel community, It’s been almost exactly one year since the previous print edition of The Beacon. We’ve all been through a lot during that time, as individuals and as an institution. Many of us have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic still wre... More »
MISHAWAKA – Super Mario 64 is a stone-cold classic of a game that, unfortunately, handles like a stone, too. I know I was the one clamoring to play this game, especially considering its legendary status in gaming history as possibly the greatest 3D platformer... More »
With the… never mind. We know what is going on. There’s only a couple more weeks of school left and it’s time to finish strong; here are some tips to help you out. Have a Schedule One thing that is affecting students the most is not having a set schedule t... More »
Beware to those who read what follows, for spoilers lurk within; If Frankenstein’s fate thou wouldst not know, stop here; do not begin. MISHAWAKA–Salutations, dear readers! COVID-19 may have quarantined us as physical beings, but it cannot quarantine our min... More »
