The Clarion

Bethel University alum Wes Burdine opened a queer soccer bar, an unlikely mesh of communities that has become a "gem of St. Paul." Written for the Clarion by Rachel Blood & Makenzi Johnson. Photos by Toby Ryberg. Design by Elise Berry

May's "Letter from the Editor" from the Clarion.

Roseville Area High School senior and Bethel PSEO student Sierra Sedlacek powerlifts competitively and breaks records while forming relationships and building character. Sierra Sedlacek feels exhausted, but keeps her grip on the barbell. If she can bring 341.7 pounds up to thigh level – hips and shoulders locked, knees bent …

The space was filled on its opening night hosting the Superbowl as students watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles. | Photo by Addie Stern. Students cheer as Kansas City Chiefs’ Linebacker Nick Bolton recovers a fumble in the second quarter to tie the game. It’s Super Bowl …

From Bethel University's student-led newspaper, the Clarion.

When Amy Poppinga started at Bethel University in 2005, being an adjunct history professor meant proposing new courses, assigning papers and connecting with the students in her classes: pre-pandemic millennials who viewed college as a natural next step.

Caroline Reding sat in her chemistry class fall semester, mask securely tugged over her nose, and glanced around. Masks rested below noses. Some hung at chin level. Some students wore no masks at all. In a setting where school policy dictated a mask mandate within the classroom, Reding became frustrated, …

J.D. O’Brien, filmmaker and Bethel employee, recently premiered his newest film “After the Gunflint.”

After the elimination of the theatre minor, students look to their paths forward.

Transitioning from rural Iowa to the Twin Cities causes a time of reflection.

BLAINE, MINN. – Bethel men’s hockey coach Chris McKelvie said he expected Friday night’s game against St. John’s University to be close. That’s exactly what it ended up being. The Royals had to grind all game long in their 2-1 win over the Johnnies at Bethel University Arena at the …

Bethel coach Zach Filzen slammed his whiteboard on the glossy wooden floor of Si Melby Hall Gymnasium during a timeout in a game at Augsburg University Tuesday. Just previously, Augsburg had the ball on the line for a free throw with 16 minutes left in a close contest in the …

Military kid Izzy Smith faces her unexpected role as goalkeeper head on, just as she takes life head on. Junior goalkeeper Izzy Smith punted the soccer ball halfway across the field at Ona Orth Athletic Complex less than three minutes into the game, hoping to start Bethel’s soccer team off …

My walk home plays out as an animated animal battle daily.

Faculty and administration came together to discuss the impact of the upcoming faculty cuts on Bethel. Faculty and administrators lined three of the walls of BC 468 Wednesday afternoon. When the chairs in the conference room began to run out, they started sitting on the floor, waiting for the Faculty …

The number of students involved in Bethel University’s early college program continues to increase, while the general College of Arts and Sciences enrollment decreases.

September "Letter from the Editor" from Bethel University's student-led publication, the Clarion.

As war rages in Ukraine, Bethel community members with Russian and Ukrainian ties grapple with the knowledge that there’s nothing they can do.

A lack of comfort in coming forward with sexual assault and harassment cases leads to decreased information and statistical evidence.

Bethel alum Adam Evers creates a virtual space of community connection for Christian members of the LGBTQ+ community.

As war rages in Ukraine, Bethel community members with Russian and Ukrainian ties grapple with the knowledge that there’s nothing they can do.

Bethel University senior Amber O’Brien stays busy while working both on and off campus jobs, all the while living out a conviction of helping others.

Bethel alum co-founds an online ethical shopping platform inspired by her faith and work in politics.

Opinion piece. Design by Gretta Nathe.

Professor of English Dan Ritchie retires after 36 years. He has learned to trust his place in God’s plan throughout his entire career.

Voz Latinx creates a space for Latinx students to find community and belonging.

Bethel’s off-campus students frequently feel left out and like a lesser part of the community. Sofia Solorzano pulls into the East Lot at Bethel University each Monday morning at 7:40 a.m. for her first class, Orientation to College Studies. She parks her 2013 white Hyundai Elantra and walks into CLC109, …

A collaborative effort between Bethel and St. Paul's Frogtown and Summit-University neighborhoods fights for love over violence.