Pandemic guidelines forced adjustments to nearly every aspect of homecoming, but Bethel still pulled off the events. COVID-19 forced Bethel’s homecoming traditions to look a bit different, and faculty, staff and Bethel Student Government adjusted to keep up the school spirit with safety in mind. “We were so blessed to be able to do homecoming this year. Certainly there were many stressful planning meetings, simply because we were unsure of all of the restrictions that we were working with and

Maxfield scholar spends his time outside school watching dog-fail videos, playing football at the park and going to Sky Zone with his family. Jaylyn’s trampoline squeaks under his sunset orange socks in his attempt to soar like a bird under the fluorescent flood lights at Northtown Mall’s Sky Zone Trampoline Park. He tries to copy his dad the next trampoline over, since they can’t share a mat due to coronavirus restrictions. His father bends his knees, takes off, and flies into the air like a l

Ramsey County public health educator Mariah Quick pushes to improve environmental health education around the county through the Recycling Ambassadors Program. Public health educator Mariah Quick arrived at work March 17 ready to launch a new volunteer program in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The atmosphere between her, community leaders, and co-workers was business as usual — Regardless of the newsreels, everyone had seen about the onset of Coronavirus. Four days prior, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz

Ramone Alex Gonzalez has moved seven times in his life, two of which were overseas. He learned to focus on finding the value in the brief relationships he’s had with others. Ramone Alex Gonzalez knocked on the faded-white bedroom door like a baby was sleeping inside. His friend Meagan pulled it open, wiping at wet blobs of teardrops on her face. Gonzalez hugged her like a wool blanket on a Minnesota winter night. His family was leaving Singapore next week. Gonzalez knew Meagan was a straight-A

Bethel’s track team has been taking off during their indoor season. The men’s and women’s 4×400 teams have been on fire as they get ready for the outdoor season. The Bethel men’s and women’s track teams are finishing their indoor season and getting ready for their outdoor season. Today alone, the women’s track team earned a 2nd place tie for finish in the indoor MIAC Championships—the highest finish in program history—with both the 4×200 and 4×400 relays taking first place. Senior Delia Labat

Why do sports matter? We don’t always have the same answer. Dear sports is a column that features different perspectives from Bethel on what sports mean to them. This week we hear from Maci Gavic on what sports mean to her. When I was in tenth grade, our high school volleyball season would always open with a tournament called the Fall Classic. I remember our team was on break for a round so, with my checkerboard lunch-box in hand, I passed the time by watching another match. I don’t think I’ll

A Bethel volleyball player shares what it feels like to lose and keep going. The ball pounded the floor with a slap as the line judge pointed a red flag at the hardwood. Another kill for Augsburg brought the score to 11-14. The crowd fell silent as Augsburg No. 4 served the ball. It soared left toward the corner, but a pass by Bethel’s Allie Fauth kept the rally alive. Thirty seconds of weaponized swings and digs ensued until Augsburg threw up a wall of hands for the block. The ball rolled down