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 »
MISHAWAKA – The news of The Last of Us II’s unfortunate delay has had a mixed reception from fans. The leaking of game footage online has had Sony scrambling to block videos. Despite being outside my usual range of review, this development has recently caught... More »
MISHAWAKA – Yet another review of Animal Crossing is on the horizon, as that is all I have played in the intervening week of self-isolation. Yes, I am still playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and still having a great deal of fun doing so. Keep your eye-ro... More »
MISHAWAKA – Mar. 26 saw Nintendo release one of its miniature game presentations advertising all the news surrounding the company. Though it hasn’t been a long time since the last Nintendo Direct, fans have been clamoring for one for quite some time; this is ... More »
MISHAWAKA – The popular animal-themed life simulator game has finally arrived on store shelves and is ready for players to jump right in. First and foremost, I would like to make it perfectly obvious that I issued a shameful and dehumanizing squeal upon my re... More »
Esports, otherwise known as electronic sports, are competitions revolving around video games. This field of competition began with Atari’s 1980 “Space Invader Championship” and is growing quickly for its relatively young age, so much so that Bethel has taken a... More »
