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Bethel University alumna Kristin Robbins announced Aug. 20 that she would be running for Minnesota Governor in the 2026 election against Tim Walz. (Photo submitted by Kristin Robbins)
Bethel alum running for Minnesota Governor
Royals head coach Ben Linder addresses his team following a game against Lake Forest in 2023. | Photo via Bethel Athletics
Breaking: Head coach of Bethel women’s soccer resigns
Senior political science major Peter Wicklander pauses while conversing with fellow students at the Turning Point USA meeting held in Kresge on Sept. 29. Wicklander proudly donned a Make America Great Again cap as he shared his thoughts on Bethel University’s political culture. “We are considered to be the most liberal Christian university in the state… and I think that definitely has a dampening effect on students’ desires to talk about and engage in politics,” Wicklander said.
Turning Point USA returns to Bethel with a goal of civility
Gallery: Cheer night kicks off homecoming 2025
Gallery: Cheer night kicks off homecoming 2025
We asked 102 Bethel students for their thoughts on gun control
The March sisters huddle around Marmee during Bethel's production of "Little Women." | Photo by Jolie Morehouse Olson
Behind the curtain of ‘Little Women’
5 autumn activities near Bethel
5 autumn activities near Bethel
Piehl empowers her audience to take hold of their story through the power of social media. Leaders can spread positivity and grow their careers through engaging on online platforms. “It actually can be an incredible place if you allow it to be, and you can meet and learn and connect and build trust, but you have to engage,” Piehl said. | Photo by Kailey Tan
Flipping through ‘Flip Your Script’
The The Anchor Fish and Chips sign glows on a rainy October evening in Northeast Minneapolis.
Lunch with Luca: Irish weather and Irish cuisine
Our guide to analog fall
Our guide to analog fall
The case for the fastest sport on Earth
Sophomore receiver Teagan Viebrock hauls in his first career touchdown to open the scoring in Bethel's 55-9 win Saturday. Viebrock, playing in his first game since breaking his collarbone against the University of Northwestern, caught four total passes for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
Penner’s Pen: Halloweekend was too spooky (including for me)
Royals head coach Ben Linder addresses his team following a game against Lake Forest in 2023. | Photo via Bethel Athletics
Breaking: Head coach of Bethel women’s soccer resigns
Bethel receiver Albert Rundell scampers across the field in the Royals' 53-0 win over Macalester Saturday. Rundell, who broke Bethel's single-game receiving record last week, grabbed 10 more passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns against Macalester.
Penner’s Pen: The grind continues
Junior middle blocker Peyton Howie swings away during Bethel's match against Gustavus Adolphus College Saturday evening. Howie and freshman Sara Scherber each led the struggling Bethel hitters with 10 kills apiece in the Royals' three-set loss.
Penner’s pen: Did it really have to be Heritage?
The case for the fastest sport on Earth
Why does it feel like Socrates is everywhere?
Why does it feel like Socrates is everywhere?
Discounted tuition, discounted students
Discounted tuition, discounted students
How evangelical worship turned me Catholic
How evangelical worship turned me Catholic
Our guide to analog fall
Our guide to analog fall
Emily Christiansen and Taylor Hanson talk all things love in episode two of "A Little Bit of Everything."
All things love
Emily Christiansen and Sadie Buteyn record the pilot episode of A Little Bit of Everything with Emily Christiansen.
Another Clarion podcast? It’s Emily’s fault
4 Nations, NBA All Star weekend and “what-ifs”
Super Bowl recap, college hoops preview and trivia games
Ball Knowledge with Cooper Drews
Ball Knowledge with Cooper Drews
Emily Christiansen and Taylor Hanson talk all things love in episode two of "A Little Bit of Everything."
All things love
Emily Christiansen and Sadie Buteyn record the pilot episode of A Little Bit of Everything with Emily Christiansen.
Another Clarion podcast? It’s Emily’s fault
4 Nations, NBA All Star weekend and “what-ifs”
Super Bowl recap, college hoops preview and trivia games
Ball Knowledge with Cooper Drews
Ball Knowledge with Cooper Drews
TFTB: What's the most embarrassing thing you wore in middle school?
TFTB: What’s the most embarrassing thing you wore in middle school?
TFTB: Tell us about your first crush
TFTB: Tell us about your first crush
TFTB: What's something your mom doesn't know about you?
TFTB: What’s something your mom doesn’t know about you?
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Senior political science major Peter Wicklander pauses while conversing with fellow students at the Turning Point USA meeting held in Kresge on Sept. 29. Wicklander proudly donned a Make America Great Again cap as he shared his thoughts on Bethel University’s political culture. “We are considered to be the most liberal Christian university in the state… and I think that definitely has a dampening effect on students’ desires to talk about and engage in politics,” Wicklander said.
Turning Point USA returns to Bethel with a goal of civility
Gallery: Cheer night kicks off homecoming 2025
Gallery: Cheer night kicks off homecoming 2025
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Sports
The case for the fastest sport on Earth
Sophomore receiver Teagan Viebrock hauls in his first career touchdown to open the scoring in Bethel's 55-9 win Saturday. Viebrock, playing in his first game since breaking his collarbone against the University of Northwestern, caught four total passes for 45 yards and two touchdowns.
Penner’s Pen: Halloweekend was too spooky (including for me)
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The March sisters huddle around Marmee during Bethel's production of "Little Women." | Photo by Jolie Morehouse Olson5 autumn activities near Bethel
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The case for the fastest sport on Earth
Rachael Van Rossum, News Editor • November 7, 2025

Humanities III, Professor Molstad, room HC415. It's a Friday afternoon, and our class is deep in discussion about Tocqueville and democracy in America when I discreetly pull out my phone and click on the...

Why does it feel like Socrates is everywhere?
Opinion
Why does it feel like Socrates is everywhere?
Megan Hayton • October 27, 2025
I’m starting to think that Bethel’s most popular philosopher might be overrated.
Discounted tuition, discounted students
Opinion
Discounted tuition, discounted students
Kailey Tan • October 14, 2025

“Sometimes you just have to be grateful for the gifts that God has given you,” was a statement I wasn’t expecting to hear from the Financial Aid Office, especially not at Bethel University. Sitting...

How evangelical worship turned me Catholic
Opinion
How evangelical worship turned me Catholic
Laura Hunt • September 30, 2025

I used to think Catholicism wasn’t Christianity. I grew up singing Hillsong lyrics accompanied by electric guitar, passing grape juice in little plastic cups through rows of cushioned seats, and watching...

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