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I am a sports reporter for The Clarion at Bethel University, looking for an internship in sports journalism. My loves include In-N-Out Double Doubles, the Los Angeles Lakers and long road trips.
By Sam Johnson | News Reporter Mauvalyn Bowen experienced what it was like to give and serve at nine years old. However, in an unusual way: riding a donkey's back. The hairy coat she sat atop would be one of many journeys taken in a life dedicated to serving others.
By Sam Johnson Born in South Korea, Ben Martin came to the United States at four months old. In early May, the 19-year old Bethel University freshman embarked on a journey to Tacoma, Washington to compete on NBC's American Ninja Warrior.
As Bethel celebrates one class of athletes moving on, hope of the next springs forth. By Sam Johnson As parents holding bouquets, with a flower as white as the ice they stood on, lined the home rin...
Bethel community members discuss the process of finding President Jay Barnes' successor. By Sam Johnson Faculty and administration filed into the Underground Tuesday morning to get an update on the...
In a matchup of high-seeded MIAC teams, Bethel's defense makes a statement in the win. By Sam Johnson Swarming hands. Moving feet. Pressuring each possession. On a typical, cold Wednesday night in ...
Freshman Justin Evilsizer is not an average sports fan, rather he lives his life bringing joy and positivity to everyone he meets. By Sam Johnson Click. Click. Justin Evilsizer sits at a ticket table in front of the Robertson Center, using his blue stamper to send a smiley face onto fans' wrists.
By Sam Johnson She had a dream to become a professional dancer. That was all she could think about. As this seven-year-old girl was running to meet a stranger, her smile was the only thing that mattered. It was the brightest smile that Ellie Hoyt had ever seen.
By Sam Johnson Bethel University senior Becca Brubaker felt such a strong calling when she was working with local communities in Guatemala during her spring semester studying abroad, she decided not to leave. "God kept telling me I need to stay."
From All-American runner to community servant, Annika Halverson gives God all the glory for her success. By Sam Johnson Annika Halverson is soft spoken, but she isn't afraid to speak up. She's acco...
By Sam Johnson From the first day he stepped on campus, Jaran Roste knew something was different. Something about the coaches was different. Something about his teammates was different. Something about the community was different. However, the stage was something all-too-familiar.