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Nick Cocalis named Lead Pastor
Gessner takes a photo with her mother following the event with the interactive packet used during the workshop in the Olson Gallery.
Growth through grief
Freshman Laura Hagel gets used to her skates as she skates around the makeshift “rink” for the first time.
Skating to connection
Bethel University senior Hailey Gregg leans in close to her plant as she writes its name down on one of the wooden sticks that have been provided, while Alisha Ochs, one of the organizers of the “get your emotional support plant” event smiles at her, passing more of the wooden sticks down to the end of the table. The event was held in the Brushaber Commons, Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. and was planned by Be Well at Bethel to raise awareness of the importance of mental health.
Mini plants for mental health
Back in the day
Having helped create the BTS lounge this year, senior Grace Johnson loves to spend time in the space hanging out with her fellow missional ministry and biblical and theological studies majors. “A really important part of ministry is having really close brothers and sisters in Christ to walk with you,” Johnson said. “So this space can be a place where those relationships are cultivated.”
Bethel’s not-so-secret student spaces
Q&A with artist M. Gasby Brown
Christian Swenson plays trombone with a 17-piece band, the Bill Simenson Orchestra, at Jazz Central Studios March 5. “Christian is actually filling in for his teacher tonight,” Bill Simenson said. “But he’s doing great.” Simenson created the Bill Simenson Orchestra in 2012, a big band that performs Simenson’s original compositions at Jazz Central Studios the first Tuesday of every month.
The language of swing
As worship played at the beginning of the service, students expressed their praise and gratitude by immersing themselves in the spirit of God. Students take 50 minutes out of their day every Monday and Friday to attend Chapel services.
Gen-Z: The future of the church
Fifth-year Kayla Simacek has been playing softball since childhood. Pitching is Simacek’s passion — she loves the sport because of her coach and the team that’s become her family. Despite a few losses this season, the team still picks each other up and gets right back on track. “I think it was good that it happened in the middle of the season, Simacek said, “Because we can fight through a little bit of adversity and come back stronger.”
Another Bethel comeback
Walk-up song roulette
Bethel University freshman Nainoa Hayashi takes swings off the pitching machine during a Friday night practice in the SRC. When Hayashi tore his shoulder labrum his junior year, it put his chances of playing in college in doubt. “I couldn’t really do a lot of things to get recruited, because I didn’t have anything to show them,” Hayashi said. “I was just thinking, I might not even play baseball in college.”
Embracing the challenge
Doubles partners Emma Thole and Michaella Sullivan practice at the outdoor Ona Orth courts March 7, 2024. They have had impressive performances together all season, helping the women’s team in their 11-0 record. “I play second doubles with Emma and it’s been a lot of fun,” Sullivan said. “She’s a good leader for me and I think we work really well together.”
More than the wins
Royals championship dreams dashed in MIAC final
How to live with a kindergarten teacher
Billy Joel lied to me
I grew up running around the farm with my brother. Six-year old me (right) and my eight-year old brother liked to put wheat in our mouths like “real” farmers.
An a-maize-ing childhood
Letting the past lead me
Letting the past lead me
How to live with an athlete
How to live with an athlete
The Yolk: Sound Effects, Finals and Peanuts
The Yolk: Sound Effects, Finals and Peanuts
The Yolk: Christmas, Pentatonix and B-Ball
The Yolk: Christmas, Pentatonix and B-Ball
TFTB: Whats 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: Whats something your mom doesnt know about you?
TFTB: What’s something your mom doesn’t know about you?
The Yolk: Sound Effects, Finals and Peanuts
The Yolk: Sound Effects, Finals and Peanuts
The Yolk: Christmas, Pentatonix and B-Ball
The Yolk: Christmas, Pentatonix and B-Ball
The Yolk: Late Skate, Sesame Street and Christmas Tunes
The Yolk: Late Skate, Sesame Street and Christmas Tunes
The Yolk: Playoffs, Exams and Taylor’s Version
The Yolk: Playoffs, Exams and Taylor’s Version
The Yolk: Tripods, Target and Seesaws
The Yolk: Tripods, Target and Seesaws
TFTB: Whats 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: Whats something your mom doesnt know about you?
TFTB: What’s something your mom doesn’t know about you?
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Christopher Wrzesien, Staff Reporter

CJ Wrzesien, 24, is a communications and journalism double major. He enjoys watching baseball, playing the guitar and playing the Immaculate Grid daily. If you need random sports information, he's your guy.

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All content by Christopher Wrzesien

Nick Cocalis named Lead Pastor

Christopher Wrzesien
May 1, 2024

Walk-up song roulette

Aiden Penner and Christopher Wrzesien
April 3, 2024
Bethel University freshman Nainoa Hayashi takes swings off the pitching machine during a Friday night practice in the SRC. When Hayashi tore his shoulder labrum his junior year, it put his chances of playing in college in doubt. “I couldn’t really do a lot of things to get recruited, because I didn’t have anything to show them,” Hayashi said. “I was just thinking, I might not even play baseball in college.”

Embracing the challenge

Christopher Wrzesien
April 3, 2024

BSG budget, third cultures kids club and various proposals

Christopher Wrzesien
March 26, 2024

Royals championship dreams dashed in MIAC final

Christopher Wrzesien
March 5, 2024

Club for missionary kids, BSG stipends and budget

Molly Wilson and Christopher Wrzesien
March 5, 2024
Bethel University Head Men’s Hockey Coach Chris McKelvie looks on from the bench during a timeout during a 6-5 win over Hamline Feb.16, improving the Royals’ record to 16-5-3.

Chasing history

Christopher Wrzesien
February 22, 2024
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