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Posted on October 14, 2020

The COVID Class

When the finish line of college collides with the frontlines of a pandemic.

Posted on October 13, 2020

Snapshots from Gordon’s Virtual Homecoming

Seeking to keep the best elements of Homecoming on the virtual menu, Gordon created an event that reached a wider audience than ever.

Posted on October 12, 2020

Celebrating the Seniors and Their Projects We Missed Last Spring

Originally published in the fall 2020 issue of STILLPOINT, The Bell is sharing the stories of three of seniors and their capstone projects eclipsed by the pandemic.

Posted on October 9, 2020

Finding Humility with a “Broken” Mind: Callum Owen ’22

Between eighth and eleventh grade, Owen got four concussions from playing soccer. Each injury was followed by seven days of headaches, confusion and lethargy. By day eight, he was back to normal—until the fourth concussion.

Posted on October 5, 2020

Investing in Educational Success

Gordon College celebrates generous financial support from two families that strengthens and enhances the educational experience.

Posted on October 1, 2020

Proud to be Boricua: Brianna Rivera ’22

Brianna Rivera ’22 holds her Puerto Rican roots closely. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, she shared some of her favorite traditions and cultural reflections.

Posted on October 1, 2020

Five Tips for Managing Tough Transitions and Career Setbacks

Transitions, such as hybrid classes and remote internships, have reshaped the college experience for Gordon students. In response, the Career and Connection Institute (CCI) focused its first virtual and fourth annual Calling and Career Conference on equipping students for these transitional moments.

Posted on September 30, 2020

Homecoming Guests to Talk Racial Healing and Hymn Writing

This weekend at Homecoming, the College will hear from hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty of Getty Music, and Sheila Wise Rowe, author of Healing Racial Trauma: The Road to Resilience.

Posted on September 28, 2020

What 106 West Coast Wildfires Can Teach Us About Delayed Gratification

To investigate the cause of the West Coast’s record-breaking summer—for wildfire damage, grid failures and heatwaves—The Bell sought out the expertise of Bay Area resident and clean energy professional Maggie Alexander ’10.

Posted on September 18, 2020

Six Safe On-campus Hangout Ideas: Fall Edition

Knowing that friendship is also one of the most important aspects of a healthy and meaningful college experience, The Bell brainstormed a few pandemic-proof ways you can be enjoying your friends this semester on campus.

Posted on September 10, 2020

Triumph in Tragedy: Remembering 9/11

The tragedies of 9/11 appear in history textbooks and college students are too young to recollect the events, but Chaplain Bob Whittet urges us to loosen our grip on confusion, disbelief and fear, and instead focus on remembrance, gratitude and faith.

Posted on September 9, 2020

Wielding the Weapon of Rhetoric for Good

As press conferences take over TV and headlines clash, Dr. Luke Redington arrives at Gordon to teach students how to wield the weapon of rhetoric ethically, lead Gordon's Writing Center and help launch a new minor in professional writing.