On Saturday, March 24, the theatre department presented its final performance of “Fiddler on the Roof.” As the conclusion of the 2017-2018 theatre season, it was an emotional night for many of the performers, but especially for the seniors. “Now that I’m a sen... More »
The student poll section of the Beacon, “The Nutshell,” is back! Each week, we’ll ask you, the student body, a question, ranging from hot-topic news to Bethel-related trivia, and each week, we’ll publish your responses. On March 24, 2018, students nationwide p... More »
For anyone even slightly familiar with college basketball, March is synonymous with one thing: March Madness. Every year, millions of Americans fill out brackets predicting who they think will win it all in the NCAA tournament, including many here at Bethel. “... More »
As you may have noticed, there has been a foreign, yet somehow very familiar, presence on Bethel’s campus. J2 Marketing has been working with Bethel’s social media outlets. The majority of the staff of J2 Market consists of Bethel students and alumni. As Erin ... More »
The Bethel College Career fair took place on March 21. The event was well attended, attended by over 100 employers with over 500 available positions. The total attendance was around 200 students. Students got to know some potential employers and look for inter... More »
On Monday, March 19, a new Portillos restaurant officially opened for business here in Mishawaka. Portillos is famous in Chicago for its Chicago-style hot dogs, though it has many other food options as well. Staff and students alike attest that Portillos is ex... More »
If you take a look back at the films in the coming-of-age genre, there haven’t been a lot representing the gay community, let alone a wide release that isn’t offensive in some way, shape or form. We just had one of my favorite movies of last year, “Call Me by ... More »
Editor’s Note: The Bethel College jazz ensemble and jazz combo performed at their annual jazz coffeehouse on Friday, March 16. Two of our own staff attended the event, and below, they relate their experiences at this unique event. Philip Arndt: Upon entering ... More »
Bethel College puts a huge emphasis on impacting people outside of the “Bethel bubble,” and this emphasis even extends to the art department. Art majors are currently working on a project that will give back to the community by supporting Hannah’s House, a loc... More »
This week the Beacon focuses the spotlight on junior Jacob Macri. From the time he first stepped foot on Bethel College as a freshman, Macri has garnered attention around the conference and the NCCAA. His first season as a Pilot, he was named Crossroads League... More »
As I was watching Disney’s latest fantasy film “A Wrinkle in Time,” there was a part of me thinking this wasn’t going to end up in what I like to call the “Live-Action Disney Big-Budget Barrel.” That’s the domain of Disney movies that, despite their huge budge... More »
On Friday, March 16, the Bethel College Counseling Service hosted a workshop for mental health professionals entitled “Understanding Eating Disorders: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment.” It was held from 8-10 a.m. in the President’s Dining Room in the Dining... More »
