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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

The Clarion
The Student News Site of Bethel University

The Clarion
Taylor Hanson

Taylor Hanson, Editor-in-chief

Taylor Hanson, 20, is a junior organizational communications major with a journalism minor. In her free time, she can be found planning her next trip (that she doesn’t have money for), people watching in the DC, finding cool restaurants in the cities or scootering with her friends around campus. 

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Who are Bethel students voting for?

Kathryn Kovalenko, Taylor Hanson, and Devanie Andre
November 5, 2024
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

Taylor Hanson
October 7, 2024

Would you believe me if I told you I’m lonely?

Taylor Hanson
September 24, 2024
POP Culture frozen yogurt shop closing Sunday

POP Culture frozen yogurt shop closing Sunday

Taylor Hanson
September 20, 2024

How to live with a biokinetics major

Taylor Hanson
May 14, 2024
Shalom Sulungaine passes the baton to Abbie Swenson during their 4x400 relay Saturday, April 13. The women’s team has been breaking records all season and the athletes were excited to compete on their home track. “Kelsie always tells me, ‘You being stressed means you care,’” Swenson said. “‘If you weren’t stressed then I’d be concerned.’”

Four laps, four girls, one team

Taylor Hanson
May 14, 2024

How to live with a kindergarten teacher

Taylor Hanson
April 3, 2024
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

Taylor Hanson
April 1, 2024
How to live with an athlete

How to live with an athlete

Taylor Hanson
February 23, 2024

Game changers: Five sports culture favorites

Taylor Hanson
February 22, 2024
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Rachel Ranke stands under a basketball hoop during practice while she rebounds for the players. “Coaching women, I feel like I can see myself in some of the girls,” Ranke said. “So it allows me to be more empathetic, more understanding and more relatable. And I think it’s important to have a coach like that.”

From player to coach

Taylor Hanson
December 4, 2023

There’s something about Christmas time…

Taylor Hanson
November 30, 2023

Game changers: Five sports culture favorites

Taylor Hanson
November 30, 2023

Men’s basketball starts the season 0-1

Taylor Hanson
November 16, 2023
Game changers: Five sports culture favorites

Game changers: Five sports culture favorites

Taylor Hanson and Ella Roberts
October 13, 2023
Wide receiver Will Eliason kicks a punt return during the Royal's game against the Wartburg Knights. The next Bethel football showing be their homecoming game next Saturday, Sept. 30, against Gustavus Adolphus.

Bethel University vs. Saint John’s

Taylor Hanson
September 24, 2023
A “Cruel Summer”

A “Cruel Summer”

Taylor Hanson
September 14, 2023
Senior soccer player Izzy Smith cheers her team on against Crown College from the sidelines Wednesday, Sept. 6. “I know it’s going to be hard to say goodbye. But with the team we have now, there’s already so much laughter, so much joy and so much freedom,” Smith said.

Run it back

Taylor Hanson
September 14, 2023
Wide receiver Joey Kidder leaps to catch a ball during Saturday’s game. The pass was incomplete.

Wartburg College vs. Bethel University

Taylor Hanson
September 11, 2023
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