Godfrey Mpetey

Journalism student at Bethel University

United States of America

Godfrey Mpetey is a senior columnist for The Bethel University Clarion. As a senior, Mpetey touches on current events such as politics, relationships, culture, music and sports from his own lens. Mpetey is a part of the Bethel Football team. His favorite topics stretch from social justice and activism to sports and music. His go-to news sources are The Ringer and Star Tribune

Portfolio
Medium
05/24/2018
Alumni Interview Project: Kiersti Phenow - Scott Winter - Medium

Kiersti Phenow has many passions, but none greater than feeding those who don't necessarily have the funds to feed themselves in St. Paul, Minn. She works closely with the Rondo neighborhood and the community garden as well. She graduated from Bethel University which had a large part in getting her the job she is currently in.

Medium
05/21/2018
Business in the bubble - ROYAL REPORT - Medium

Bethel University entrepreneurs use their creativity to pave a way to pursue their dreams and open up their own small businesses while still in school. Story by Aaron Herbst, Tatiana Lee and Godfrey Mpetey Photos by Katie Viesselman and Aaron Herbst Videos by Taylor Fondie and Beret Leone Freshman marketing major Zach Fisk dresses his dorm room in Nelson residence hall with racks filled with vintage clothing .

Medium
05/20/2018
#TFTB: Who will win in March Madness? - ROYAL REPORT - Medium

By Beret Leone, Godfrey Mpetey and Aaron Herbst Kentucky or Duke? Bethel University students share their opinions on who is winning this year in March Madness. "I don't know anything about basketball," junior Marla Peterson said. "But I do a bracket every year and I typically do better than people who do know basketball."

The Clarion
04/25/2018
Faith of my own

By Godfrey Mpetey The following is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of The Clarion, its staff or the institution. If you would like to submit a response or an opinion piece of your own, please contact [email protected].

Youtube
04/19/2018
Interview Project: Dan Johnsen

Freshman Dan Johnsen shares his experience in the Marines prior to his arrival to Bethel University (St. Paul). Johnsen is a business and marketing major. Since his freshman year of high school, he had ambitions to join the military. The friendships and experiences Johnsen has made contrasts those of a typical Bethel student. From arriving to a crowd of rowdy students to screaming and getting his head shaved at basic training. Throughout his life, Johnsen relies on his faith to keep him...

The Clarion
02/15/2018
Modern love: love in an African household

By Godfrey Mpetey I stared in dismay at the red and pink construction paper on my desk as I sat in Ms. McCarthy's second grade class. My arms twined together like vines as I refused to begin my Valentine's Day project. Our class decided to dedicate this year's project to our parents.

The Clarion
10/19/2017
Change the channel, change the narrative

The following is an opinion piece and does not necessarily reflect the views of The Clarion, its staff or the institution. If you would like to submit a response or an opinion piece of your own, please contact [email protected].