With all the buzz around A Minecraft Movie dominating the box office, Minecraft fever is officially in full swing – and Belhaven students are riding their version of the wave with a university twist.
The Belhaven University Gaming (BUG) club recently launched “Bellcraft,” a fully interactive Minecraft replica of their campus. Built entirely by students, the virtual version of Belhaven offers a fresh, engaging way for current students, alumni, and prospective Blazers to explore and connect with the campus.
Spearheaded by film productions and visual arts majors from Vicksburg, Garrison Owens ensured the project went far beyond aesthetics. Eyeing every detail – brick, pathway, and landmark – carefully recreating the campus into a place for collaboration, events, and gameplay.
“Bellcraft is a key part of our community,” BUG Vice President Lily Theisen said. “It’s not just about building the campus – it’s about creating a space where students can interact, collaborate, and share a love for gaming and creativity. We want more students to join us in making Belhaven a fully realized virtual world.”
More than just a model, “Bellcraft” is an evolving social space where students can come to play, explore, and help shape Belhaven’s digital presence, putting Belhaven on the map, both virtually and creatively.
