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Who are Bethel students voting for?
Ready set vote
Deciphering the 2024 presidential candidates’ policies
Cadie Logston practices a fight scene as the White Witch with cast member Leo Fay as Peter. The weapons used in the production were brought in by stage combat trainer Aaron Preusse. | Photo by Amy Holmberg
Combat and Christ: Bethel’s interpretation of a popular tale
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 students worship during chapel service, Wednesday Sept. 25, 2024. The “Come and See” Chapel series is a deep dive into the Gospel of John, beckoning students to experience the fullness of the Lord. “For the first time, at Bethel, the entire community is studying the Gospel of John. We’re doing the same thing, talking the same language, pursuing and asking to hear from God using the same content. It unifies our campus in a unique and neat way,” campus pastor, Nick Cocalis, said.
Worship on campus: A season of spiritual awakening
Cadets, Ashlyn Erickson and Paige Caouette, smile with fellow cadets after completing the Norwegian foot march. The training event included marching 19.2 miles with equipment strapped to their backs. The soldiers are glad the event is over, but ready for the next one. “It takes a lot sometimes or sometimes it can be easy,” Erickson said. | Photo submitted by Ashlyn Erickson.
The ROTC Experience
The Bethel University football team huddles up postgame and recites the Lord’s Prayer, a team tradition even in defeat. The Royals 2024 record now sits at 8-2 after falling 41-33 in the MIAC championship game to St.John’s University. “I was just proud of our guys battling, and came up short,” Bethel head coach Mike McElroy said. “And got to find ways to make plays and big stuff happen, and we made one less big play today than they did.”
Royals come up just short in Collegeville
Junior winger Tlyer Braccini carries the puck into the Stout defensive zone during the Royals 5-3 win over the University of Wisconsin-Stout Friday night at Bethel University Arena. Braccini accounted for three of the Royals five goals and tallied his first career hat trick in the win.
Braccini’s hat trick gives Royals their first win
Grace Solberg (37) subs out during Bethel's October 2 matchup against Macalester. She finished Tuesday night's playoff matchup with a career-high 22 kills.
Royals surge past Oles in MIAC quarterfinals
The Bethel men's soccer team applauds the many fans that showed up for the 2 p.m. kickoff Monday. Bethel lost its first ever home playoff game 5-2 versus the Carleton College Knights. | Photo by Teresa Brubaker, Bethel Athletics
Historic season comes to an end
Bethel University sophomore quarterback Cooper Drews fires a pass over the middle to receiver Micah Niewald. Drews finished Saturday's game with 422 passing yards, a career high, as well as Bethel's single-season passing touchdowns record.
The streak continues
The third option
Uh-oh, I voted for Kamala Harris
Confessions of a former college dropout
Would you believe me if I told you I’m lonely?
Guest column: Response to ‘Prism: A space to feel known’
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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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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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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