It’s that time of year again! And by that we wish we meant jingle bell times, but for most of you it’s more likely to be the exam week blues. As we wrap up this school year (and maybe some presents too) the Beacon staff would like to encourage each and every one of you to give it your best in these last couple of weeks. In the meantime, here are some helpful tips that you’ve honestly probably heard before, but we hope you’ll take them anyway! Take Study Breaks. You’ll retain

Winter Break is upon us, which means many students are rushing home to their families near and far. Amidst the holiday hubbub, it’s easy to neglect slight sleet or semi icy conditions; however, indifference to unfavorable winter conditions could lead to a fatal accident or serious injuries. We’ve compiled a list of safety tips from the AAA Exchange on driving in wintry conditions for students headed to the house for this holiday season. Avoid driving fatigued. The home stretc

As many students know by now, our local celebrity, Ms. Johnnie Armstrong, suffered an injury when she fell on Halloween. She has been recovering in the hospital since that time. While she has been on the mend physically, she’s been struggling with confusion and memory issues; however, it is not as serious as it could be. Her being away from work for so long has taken a steep toll on her, but good ole Ms. Johnnie is still planning to return to work as soon as she is able. Plea

The holiday seasons are approaching at a rapid rate, and the candy that everyone has in their house or hanging as an ornament on a tree is a candy cane. Is the candy cane more than just a holiday candy? Looking past the surface, the candy cane carries a message and story that is the greatest gift of all. The candy cane originated in Germany about 250 years ago. A story says that a choirmaster in 1670 was worried about the children sitting quietly all through the long Christma

Growing Opportunities for Art at BMC Mrs. Gail Morton joined the staff of Blue Mountain College in the Fall of 2017, and with her, she brought a fresh new perspective to this school’s art classes. As a young girl, Mrs. Morton grew up in the country around people who used their hands often. She noticed the way that people created and wanted to find an outlet of her own which led her to a love of visual art. Two and a half years ago, Mrs. Morton retired from her job teaching ar

Taco and Chick Flick Night with the Eunos On the cold, wet night of November 12th, the Eunomian Society gathered in the SUB for a night of food, fellowship, and fun. There was a delicious spread of taco fixings set up for the girls, complete with punch made from the secret Eunomian recipe. The girls lined up to prepare their favorite tacos (or taco salads, for the more health conscious) and helped themselves to the delicious array of toppings. After settling down to enjoy the

Why Women Pay More for Education As college students, many of us are already all too familiar with the concept of student loan debt. Often, it is an unfortunate necessity that to enter the workforce as a skilled worker and pursue a fulfilling career, an individual must borrow thousands of dollars and later be faced with the daunting responsibility of paying that money back. What you may not know is that women tend to pay more for their education than do men. Firstly, data col

Romans 10:14 says, “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’” It was this verse that spoke to Anna Smith, a Blue Mountain College Senior, and convicted her heart to serve on the mission field this summer. Servin

On October the 18, many BMC students gathered at the union county museum for a special event. Pioneer day was an opportunity for the community and especially youth to come and learn about the olden days. Guests at the museum enjoyed immersing themselves in an interactive tour showcasing the different aspects of pioneer life. On this particular day, the event was open specifically to special education students from schools in the surrounding area. Students from Dr. Clausel’s

BMC Looking Back: The History of Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain College is a historical campus known for its driven students and old buildings. Many of the buildings that stand on the campus have been here for the past several decades. That doesn’t mean, however, that the campus has remained static. Quite the opposite, in fact. In the last twenty years, the physical landscape of BMC has grown and changed immensely. One improvement made to the BMC campus is the new walkin