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Franklin and Allen meet to discuss how Bethel will move forward in keeping the inclusive excellence program despite government changes. Previously, they had met with leaders, cabinet members and the legal counsel to evaluate how it would be kept. “What we had to do was make sure that there was nothing that we were doing that was discriminatory based on one's protected class status or even lack thereof.” Franklin said.
Government dismantles DEI, Bethel University responds
Bethel University cancels 2026 Thailand Study Abroad program
Bethel University cancels 2026 Thailand Study Abroad program
BSG Financial Office Austin Magnuson sits at his desk in the new BSG office. The stipend increase will not affect his job responsibilities directly, but will raise the bar for student engagement. "There's a legitimate workload that goes with the executive roles, and we want to make it competitive in terms of people applying, but also just an option that students can take," Magnuson said.
The BSG boost: What’s changing next year?
Ashton Lafleur stands underneath the skyway, pointing at the beaten up, outside path connecting Clauson Center and Hagstrom Center.
Bethel’s accessibility has come a long way, but has more to go
Bethel Student Government's old office doors are closed for construction to create space for the new office of Bethel University’s president, Ross Allen.
The office reshuffle: Who’s going where and why it matters
Sota Shop is a Minnesota soda-fountain establishment that originally started as a food truck. After growing in popularity, the business expanded to a small building in Maple Grove.
Sippin’ on Sota
Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea.
Top 5 Coffee Shops around Bethel
Emily Christiansen and Taylor Hanson talk all things love in episode two of "A Little Bit of Everything."
All things love
20 songs to get you up on a cold morning
20 songs to get you up on a cold morning
Lizzy Hoffmann and Sammy Lewandowski sit together in the sun. Lewandowski believes that the RA teams at Bethel do a unique job at hosting dorm events compared to other colleges. “I definitely feel like there was just more of a personable aspect. We get to know our residents really well so we can cater our events to what they actually want to get out of it,” Lewandowski said.
A freshman phenomenon
Freshman wide receiver Alaina Bonacquista carries the football through the middle of the defense during practice April 10. Bonacquista, also a member of the women’s basketball team, helps bring energy to the team, something she carries over from the hardwood. “We have encouraged each other so well and supported each other in this new thing,” Bonacquista said. “I think we're all each other's biggest fans.”
Broken fingers, chinchillas and “cellys”
Bethel University fifth year sprinter Jacob Parent and junior sprinter Grant Nelson shake hands after the 400 meter dash at the Bethel Invitational at Royal Stadium on Saturday April 12. Nelson ran a personal best 46.70 in the individual event and the 4x400 relay team finished second with a time of 3:08.42, finishing second behind the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Target on their backs
Junior catcher Chris Lavin celebrates with junior left fielder Joe Meurer after crossing home plate to take a 5-2 lead in the fifth inning of the Royals opening round matchup with Saint John’s Friday night at Becker Park. Meurer went 1-4 at the plate with a stolen base and two runs in the Royals 6-3 win over the Johnnies.
Royals slide past Saint John’s and into the winner’s bracket
The Bethel University softball team stands in a circle around their mitts before its first senior day game against College of Saint Benedict Saturday, May 3 at Ona Orth Athletic Complex. The Bennies shut the Royals out in their first game of the afternoon, and Bethel fell short of victory in the second game as well. | Photo by Nathan Klok
Bennies sweep senior day
Ranking MIAC schools by their names
Am I the world’s worst sports editor?
Like this movie? Read this book!
Ranking MIAC schools by their names
Everything is embarrassing
Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea.
Top 5 Coffee Shops around Bethel
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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