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Sophie Jacques and Sophia Najarian laugh as they make eggs for breakfast in their newly renovated Turnwall dorm. The two roommates had lived in Heritage Hall for two months, where they weren’t able to cook like they had originally planned.
Turnwall residents temporarily evicted due to mold
A new addition to the archives
Who are Bethel students voting for?
Ready set vote
Deciphering the 2024 presidential candidates’ policies
Bethel students Alivia Wulff and Grace Christensen serve CLUES by providing food to its clients and restocking items in the food shelf. At the food shelf, Wulff and Christensen interact with Hispanic clients and families. “It's just been really eye opening to see the same families come every week and they have their kids with them, and they're just all so happy and funny and just very nice and warm,” Wulff said.
Bridging the gap
Edgars Yarmolatiy sits in his freshman dorm room in Nelson Hall, a computer coding assignment on his desk behind him. Yarmolatiy is a freshman computer science major at Bethel University and a Ukrainian refugee. He fled his home once for Latvia in February 2022 and again for the United States in April 2023.
Home away from home
Chris Moore stands in front of his students during his Foreign Relations class Friday Nov. 1. As Election Day approaches, Moore and his co-host Andy Bramsen want students to be equipped to have political conversations with those around them. "We created the podcast with the goal of modeling talking about politics civilly and not so divisively," Bramsen said.
“Election Shock Therapy” with Chris Moore
Graciela Pérez joins the Department of Languages and Cultures
Graciela Pérez joins the Department of Languages and Cultures
No Intro Needed
No Intro Needed
Bethel University sophomore quarterback Cooper Drews and freshman wide receiver Teagan Viebrock embrace each other after a tough 24-21 loss to Susquehanna University in the national quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. The loss knocked the Royals out of the 2024 NCAA Division III playoffs, it’s the third time since 2018 Bethel has seen its season end in the elite eight.
Royals fall to River Hawks in all-too-familiar fashion in national quarterfinal
After running through a couple of warm-up drills the Bethel Ultimate Club team begins to scrimmage at their practice in the Sports and Recreation Center on Wednesday, Nov 11. Jeriah Young attempts to tip the frisbee away from the other team. “The program has had so much development this year… we have so many super passionate freshmen and new members on the team that the trajectory is definitely upward,” Shady said.
The ultimate goal
Fifth year captain Will Swanda rallies the Bethel University men’s soccer team before the first home MIAC playoff game in team history against Carleton College. The Royals went on to lose to the Knights by a score of 5-2 putting an end to one of the most successful seasons in team history. “One of the things we talk about as a team quite frequently is, you need to be in big games in order to win them next time.” Will Swanda said. | Photo by Bethel Athletics.
Today is a gift
Tyler Braccini found the back of the net for a team-leading eighth time this season with 1.9 seconds to go in overtime. His score gave the Royals a season sweep over St. John’s and a 3-1-0 MIAC record heading into Christmas break. | Photo by Bethel Athletics
Royals prevail in overtime to earn series sweep over Johnnies
Bethel University safety Matt Jung and defensive lineman Merrick Stacy celebrate after a defensive stop during the Royals 24-14 win over Wartburg College in the third round of the NCAA playoffs Saturday afternoon. Jung collected 7 total tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown in the win to help the Royals advance to the national quarterfinal against Susquehanna. “Our defense as a whole, we’re always ready,” Jung said. “If we get our hands on the ball we’re trying to score.”
Royals charge past Knights and into the elite eight
Does anyone know what a pink Pilates strut pop phase is?
Amy Holmberg poses with her older brother sporting their matching St. Mary's Point hockey jackets. Pigtails had been her go-to style until learning later that maybe they weren't as cool as she thought. | Photo submitted by Amy Holmberg.
Am I woman enough?
Like a quilt
From SportsCenter to the MIAC sports network
Stream “The Edge of Sleep”
Cooper Drews and Tyler Gustafson!
Cooper Drews and Tyler Gustafson!
No Intro Needed
No Intro Needed
Homecoming recap, ASMR and Aiden’s Roman Empire
Homecoming recap, ASMR and Aiden’s Roman Empire
Double Coverage Episode 2: Peyton Howie!
Double Coverage Episode 2: Peyton Howie!
Records, siblings and Cows
Records, siblings and Cows
Cooper Drews and Tyler Gustafson!
Cooper Drews and Tyler Gustafson!
No Intro Needed
No Intro Needed
Homecoming recap, ASMR and Aiden’s Roman Empire
Homecoming recap, ASMR and Aiden’s Roman Empire
Double Coverage Episode 2: Peyton Howie!
Double Coverage Episode 2: Peyton Howie!
Records, siblings and Cows
Records, siblings and Cows
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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Samantha Wurm, Lifestyle Editor

Samantha Wurm, 20, is a sophomore journalism major with a communication studies minor. She loves to laugh, explore new cities, review books on Goodreads and have dance parties with her friends. If you want someone to check out a new coffee shop or art museum with in Minneapolis, give her a shout!

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All content by Samantha Wurm
Junior computer science and English student Josh Poppie zips open his Swiss Army backpack that’s been with him all throughout middle school and now stays with him at Bethel.

What’s in my bag?

Hudson Parker and Samantha Wurm
May 14, 2024
Lois Cordes works in Bethel University Print Services in the BAC. She loves getting to interact with students and faculty and helping them with any of their printing needs.

More than meets the eye

Samantha Wurm
May 14, 2024
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

Samantha Wurm
April 2, 2024
Hailey DuPrée, Spencer Vang and Ilene Amayarapalo sit in a circle in the Underground during Real Talk Feb. 14. Following a Valentine’s Day showing of “Lady and the Tramp,” they discuss the implications of the movie. “It's not just limited to one race learning about race,” DuPrée said. “We all can learn from one another.”

Opening the conversation

Molly McFadden and Samantha Wurm
February 23, 2024
Elizabeth Gerken sees colors in the periphery of her vision while playing the piano. She often associates a certain overall color with certain songs, but the color can vary throughout the song depending on the chords and key changes. | Design by Kyle Peterson

Feeling in color

Samantha Wurm
February 22, 2024

Healing Cupid’s wound

Samantha Wurm
February 13, 2024

We walked so iPad kids could run

Samantha Wurm
December 4, 2023
Tu Lor Eh Paw and other teenage girls sing Bruno Mars’ “Grenade” during karaoke at Urban Village Klub after a fun-filled evening of food and playing “Minute to Win It” games at The Urban Village Nov. 9. “[The Urban Village’s] focus is to accompany K’nyaw and Karenni youth as they connect, heal and launch,” co-founder Jesse Phenow said.

Connecting for a change: The Urban Village

Angela Gonzalez and Samantha Wurm
December 4, 2023
Charlie quickly found himself at home in Lissner room 312, claiming many spots around Friesen’s room as well as the living room for his naps. It didn’t take long after he was approved as an ESA to claim the minimal space in the dorm as his territory. “Within 30 minutes of us [moving into] the dorm, [Charlie] was sleeping,” Friesen said.

Cat naps and dog days: Emotional support animals

Anna Pearson and Samantha Wurm
October 10, 2023
Bethel students watch as North Village performs their cheer Monday. The Homecoming captains dressed as trees and some students wore costumes in their dorm’s color to further show school spirit.

Cheer Night kicks off Homecoming Week

Taylor Fruetel, Bella Haveman, and Samantha Wurm
September 27, 2023
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