The upcoming World Consumer Rights Day – which, among other things, celebrates our right to choose what we eat – has prompted the Beacon to begin a series on environmental issues around Bethel. One of these environmental factors is Bethel’s upcoming Unity Gard... More »
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a house that was so environmentally conscientious that it seemed to leap off the pages of a sci-fi novel? For our World Consumer Rights Day series, the Beacon decided to take a look at just such a house t... More »
Fresh off their home court victory against Indiana Wesleyan University in the Crossroads League Championship game, the men’s basketball team is heading to the NAIA national tournament. This collegiate level tournament, consisting of 32 teams, is in a win-or-go... More »
Trying to direct a sequel to an action movie is sometimes a tough thing for Hollywood to get around to, especially when the first movie was good. When it finally does happen, it usually goes one of two ways: it’s either great, like “The Bourne Ultimatum” or “T... More »
There are some serious issues facing the world right now. People complain of political disarray and social problems arising day in and day out. There’s hunger for growth and development for us as a nation, but what about where that nation is located? Fun fact:... More »
Do you hate Valentine’s Day? That may depend on your relational status, of course; singles tend to be more anti-Valentine’s Day than couples. However, the fact that Dr. Cristian Mihut, associate professor of philosophy, is married hasn’t stopped him and his ba... More »
Theatre has been a well known and loved aspect of Bethel College throughout its history. This year, the theatre department celebrates its 20th year of existence and action at Bethel. To help gain a larger picture of what the department has done in the past, as... More »
True stories can sometimes be seen as manipulative. But some films this year, such as “Sully” or even “Hidden Figures,” which are based on true stories, pulled it off with the material they were given while still tugging on the heartstrings. Plus, it wouldn’t ... More »
The worship arts department’s facility renovations are nearly completed. What was once Bethel College Marketing Communication’s (MarCom) base of operations is now a small recording facility for the worship arts department. The department is in its second full ... More »
When you think of different theatrical plays or musicals you enjoy watching, a vast array of titles come up, such as “Wicked,” “Grease” or “The Phantom of the Opera.” However, although such musicals may appear to have been around since the beginning of time, t... More »
Valentine’s Day at Bethel College generally means a few things: obnoxious Snapchats, random gift-giving for no reason, obnoxious couples in the Great Room and campus-wide pranks. Essentially, the single introvert’s nightmare. I steeled myself for all this and ... More »
It’s that time of the year again for us film fans. On Jan. 24, we were given the nominations for the 89th Academy Awards, along with speculations about what lucky film will get the chance to get in as the best of the best that 2016 has given us. This year has ... More »
