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Makayla Schmidt, a senior at Bethel University, uses swing dancing as her way to find joy within herself and with others. Makayla Schmidt quickly shut down her fellow hunting camp counselor’s idea. She was against dancing. That one terrible year of dance classes made Schmidt hesitant, but her friend insisted. …

Bethel University’s most recent cuts leave professors in Bethel’s Languages and Cultures Department shocked and scrambling.

Three students in Digital Storytelling at Bethel University ask the community the question, “If you had the world’s attention for 15 seconds, what would you say?” Their responses range from walking off the stage to sharing the Gospel. Riveting watch.

Bethel University digital journalists thank their moms ahead of Mother’s Day for the big and little things, such as Hush Little Baby, Miranda sings and huevos con weenies. I know you, Anne, you are the type of mom who goes out of her way to buy Reese’s candy for me …

ARDEN HILLS — As the Bethel University Royals softball team entered the MIAC Playoffs armed with a 21-game win streak, senior second baseman Izzy Wilhelm sat in the opposing dugout inside Ona Orth Athletic Complex predicting the weekend to be “absolute chaos.” That’s what some may describe the Royals softball …

ARDEN HILLS — As the Bethel University Royals softball team entered the MIAC Playoffs armed with a 21-game win streak, senior second baseman Izzy Wilhelm sat in the opposing dugout inside Ona Orth Athletic Complex predicting the weekend to be “absolute chaos.” That’s what some may describe the Royals softball …

ARDEN HILLS — As the Bethel University Royals softball team entered the MIAC Playoffs armed with a 21-game win streak, senior second baseman Izzy Wilhelm sat in the opposing dugout inside Ona Orth Athletic Complex predicting the weekend to be “absolute chaos.” That’s what some may describe the Royals softball …

I know you, Cheri, you’re the kind of mom who wakes up early on Thursday morning after a long night of grading to make all her children different kinds of pancakes. Protein pancake mix for Andrew. Chocolate pancake mix for Sofia. Normal pancake mix for Alex and Kathryn.

PSEO, transfers, commuters and regular students share their first experiences at Bethel University, where at times it was hard to find a place where they could feel comfortable. Student Life does says it does its best to make everyone feel welcome.

Tollef and Sheila Wienke open their hearts and home to welcome seven new additions to their family from Colombia and Ethiopia. With three biological children, the Wienkes transformed from a family of five into a family of twelve within a few years.

Three students in Digital Storytelling at Bethel University ask the community the question, “If you had the world’s attention for 15 seconds, what would you say?” Their responses range from walking off the stage to sharing the Gospel. Riveting watch.

The Bethel University CAS Writing Center is more than a place for critiquing papers — it is a space for collaboration and growth.

Reporting by Angela Gonzalez. Video and photos by Emily Costa, Mikiah Krieg, and Kaelyn McHugh Makayla Schmidt quickly shut down her fellow hunting camp counselor’s idea. She was against dancing. That one terrible year of dance classes made Schmidt hesitant, but her friend insisted. He asked for just one chance, …

Growing up as a pastor’s son in Nigeria, Dr. Victor Ezigbo experienced the first-hand effects of poverty, corruption and poor leadership in his native country, inspiring him to study theology relevant to life in the 21st century.

Bethel University senior softball player Kayla Simacek finds her place on the mound. Kayla Simacek stood on the mound, grinding her cleat into the dirt and fitting her hand into the cool leather of her glove. Her fingers traced the laces of the softball. She knew this feeling. She longed …

Negative opinions about the people who play competitive soccer may be the main reason for the shortage. What are all the reasons behind this problem and what is being done to solve it? Tyler Dalsin is on the road and is still scheduling referees for soccer games. His phone vibrates …

Bethel University senior Mu Ku Shi uses tattoo art, soccer to express himself in ways language can’t.

Bethel University senior Mu Ku Shi uses tattoo art, soccer to express himself in ways language can’t.

Sophomore Ella Wienke navigates college with her family of 12 influencing her life from 280 miles away. The seven adopted siblings come from conditions that shaped them and changed how Wienke treats others.

Makayla Schmidt, a senior at Bethel University, uses swing dancing as her way to find joy within herself and with others. Makayla Schmidt quickly shut down her fellow hunting camp counselor’s idea. She was against dancing. That one terrible year of dance classes made Schmidt hesitant, but her friend insisted. …

Angela Carlson-Lombardi, 50, walked down the narrow hallway of Lakeside Center. Her classroom, a small space tucked away in a corner, was just ahead of her. Feeling an exciting mixture of nervousness and anticipation, she walked into the room. Through the windows she could see the trees outside. It wasn’t …

The sun beat down on the asphalt and sidewalk as Paul Saarinen knocked on the door of the building of the Starcade Classic Arcade. He just came back from out of town the night before and things have been busy for him lately, so he needed to make sure everything …

Dan Bounds picked up a disc from the snow and wiped off the slush with his towel. He needed a good grip. He drew the disc toward his chest, lurched forward and sent it flying. It was 30 degrees at the Kaposia Disc Golf Course in St. Paul, and his …

Hailey Pudlick, a 20 year old college student from Saint Francis Minnesota, walked into the Big Dipper Creamery in Blaine at 2:30 p.m. to open it for the day. She was greeted by the plaques and signs dedicated to her grandmother’s generosity and kindness. The Big Dipper is famous within …

Due to winter kills and tight sourcing regulations, businesses and anglers both will be hurting without live bait available this spring.

John Olson walked around to the rear of the Binturong cage, unlatched the door and bent over stretching his right arm out to the ground. “Who’s coming out?” Manager Olson said. “Who wants to come out?” One of the two binturongs, or “bearcats” in the cage, turned around and began …

I know you, Josie. You’re the type of mom who says she’s going completely organic, then goes to Aldi filling a cart full of organic knock-off groceries, to end up buying a bag of Cheetos at Walmart the week after.

I know you, Anne, you are the type of mom who goes out of her way to buy Reese’s candy for me and then proceeds to sneak it into her kids duffle bag without them knowing because they care and know God’s grace. Anyways, thanks, mom, for putting up with …

Soraya Keiser, an international relations and journalism major at Bethel University, uses her never-ceasing passion for history, people and writing to tell important stories of diverse cultures.

Mild Du sat in Mrs. Cole’s AP government class at Marshall High School in 2020. She only took AP government to avoid taking geography. She was used to the pacing of AP classes so she was fine with taking AP gov over regular gov. Something about the class stuck with …