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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?
The Student News Site of Bethel University

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The Student News Site of Bethel University

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Kailey Tan

Kailey Tan, Staff Photographer

Kailey Tan, 19, is a sophomore English and biology major with a minor in creative writing. She loves spontaneous stargazing trips, writing spoken word poetry and buying things she really doesn’t need. Rainy nights, jamming to music and iced coffee are just a few of her favorite things.

All content by Kailey Tan
Discounted tuition, discounted students

Discounted tuition, discounted students

Kailey Tan
October 14, 2025
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.

[Photo] Turning Point USA returns to Bethel with a goal of civility

October 14, 2025
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.

[Photo] Turning Point USA returns to Bethel with a goal of civility

Rachael Van Rossum
October 14, 2025
Bethel Student Government president Symone Harms reaches out to shake hands with Bethel’s Turning Point USA treasurer, Emma Kotrba Sept. 29. Harms attended the first meeting of the university’s chapter, held in Kresge Courtyard.

A Bethel student collects his meal on one of the new platters Sept. 7 in the Monson Dining Center. By getting rid of the previous black plastic trays, Sodexo General Manager Jay Rekedal said Bethel is hoping to become more environmentally responsible by reducing food waste.

[Photo] Recap: What changed at Bethel over the summer?

Clarion staff
September 16, 2025
Bethel's depleted bench looks on during the team's 73-56 loss Saturday. Over the past two weeks, three Royals have dropped out from the team.

[Photo] PHOTO STORY: Royals hoops split with Pipers

Aiden Penner
February 17, 2025
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