Dick Matteson, Bethel grad from the class of 1958, gazed past the heads of other Bethel alum and up at the podium ahead of him on the Mike Lightfoot court in Wiekamp Athletic Center. Former and current members of the Voices of Triumph (VOT) were singing Moses ... More »
Have you ever desired to see a play that mischievously balanced creativity and controversy? Bethel College student Alex Price stepped on this balance beam as he directed the 2011 revival version of the musical “Godspell,” which focuses on the life and teaching... More »
It’s not hard to experience art on Bethel’s campus. Between music concerts, theatre performances and other opportunities, there are plenty of ways to absorb some culture between classes. But even if you’re not willing to shell out some cash for a ticket, Bethe... More »
Bethel College’s chapel speaker this Friday was none other than Wesley Hill, assistant professor of Biblical studies at Trinity School for Ministry. Hill is author of various books, such as “Paul and the Trinity: Persons, Relations, and the Pauline Letters,” “... More »
“Manners maketh man. Do you know what that means?” After watching both films in the “Kingsman” series now, in my mind, that quote probably means you should wear a stylish suit from a tailor and become a spy in a matter of days. So, while most action sequels ... More »
I think it’s best to go into a movie as blind as possible. That was my thinking with Darren Aronofsky’s latest film: “mother!” (sic.). I knew that this film could lead to many discussions among film critics. And, like most of Aronofsky’s films, “mother!” does... More »
Editor’s note: the opinions expressed in the following article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Beacon or its staff as a whole. If you Google “why is service important?” you will get the automatic response: “Psychological ben... More »
Remember those clown sightings last year, and how it was absolutely scary? The unfortunate people who have a deep phobia of clowns didn’t even get a fair warning before watching the news. Despite what you may think, that wasn’t even a part of a marketing campa... More »
No doubt you’ve heard the news of the devastating hurricanes that have hit the southern and southeastern United States and the surrounding areas, such as the Virgin Islands. Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area, causing massive flooding. Then, Hurricane Irma,... More »
Over the summer, Campus Activities has had a few changes. Right at the beginning of the school year, Reed Lyons, the now former director of Campus Activities announced in chapel that the campus life organization has changed hands. What does that mean for thi... More »
We’re just over a week into the semester and we’ve already reached our first long weekend. And freshmen, if you’re already feeling like you need a long weekend, I’ve got rough news for you…it’s only going to get crazier. But that doesn’t mean you need to panic... More »
Hannah Pithey, junior studio art major, has a deeper-than-average interest in recent developments in Syria, and for good reason. Her family lives in Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey is the northern neighbor of Syria. Pithey’s family has lived in Turkey for the past ... More »
