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The HWPEP initiative: Illuminating purpose
“Even in places like prison, you can find purpose.” – Hope-Western Prison Program student, 2023 Imagine waking up and being…
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Behind the Scenes with the Worship Teams: A Team Y…
“Goofy, fun and amazing.” This is how Noah Hayes (’26), an electric guitarist for the worship team, described his team,…
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127 years strong: The coaches’ perspective
The Pull is a Hope tradition dating 127 years. Every fall, the Even and Odd Year teams go head-to-head pulling…
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Director of the Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR) Dr. Carrie Dattels lectures on accessibility and accountability
Recently, the Director of the Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR) at Hope College, Dr. Carrie Dattels, delivered a presentation entitled “Moving Hope Forward: Disability Inclusion by Design.” She invited the audience to think about how disabilities can change lives and how the community needs to reshape its thinking about disabilities for continual improvement at Hope….
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The HWPEP initiative: Illuminating purpose
“Even in places like prison, you can find purpose.” – Hope-Western Prison Program student, 2023 Imagine waking up and being handed a detailed itinerary that plans out your day. In the morning you go to the chow hall for breakfast, then you can go to the school building. After that you might visit the chow…
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Wandering Through the World of Wicked
The musical Wicked is reaching a new level of “popular” in 2024 with the anticipation of the new two-part adaptation of the musical, and the first part coming to theaters in November. Wicked first debuted on Broadway on June 10, 2003. The plot of the musical is a loose adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire…
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Recent hurricanes and sustainable development
Hurricane Milton and Helene Two hurricanes just hit Florida: hurricanes Milton and Helene. Milton was devastating, affecting millions of people and causing 34 billion dollars in loss and damages, not including the effects of the tornados and deaths. Additionally, hurricane Helene cost almost 47 billion dollars in damage. These hurricanes have been devastating and many…
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Opposing viewpoints and Christian dialogue: A lecture on sex and gender
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, Hope College hosted attorney John Bursch and Dr. Megan DeFranza for a civil discussion about sex and gender. The Saint Benedict Institute (SBI) co-sponsored the event along with the Provost’s Office, the Dean for Arts & Humanities, the Pre-Law Society and the Department of Philosophy. During the introduction, Dr. Jared…
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Nykerk: Spirit, Sisterhood, & Silliness
Guest Writer: MJ Howes (’26) How is it that a season lasting just four weeks can leave such a profound impact on its members? Having now witnessed Nykerk as both a playgirl and play coach, I feel EVEN more amazed at and grateful for its beauty. Spirit: There is an energy embodied in the Nykerk…
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Remember these 4 important tips this election
Guest writer: Madeline From (’26) ‘Tis the season of yards adorned with political signs, the sweet songs of campaign ads, and election talk galore! Understandably, there’s a growing sense of burnout mixed in with the anticipation. With only a few days left in the election season and the potential for a contentious, drawn out result…
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Where Have All the Ducks Gone?
PARODY ADVISORY *Please note that this article is part of the Ranchor (the Anchor’s satirical edition)! Glass shattered, furniture disheveled, feathers, feathers everywhere! The ducks, geese, and ganders are gone! It seems that the taxidermied birds on display on the third floor of the Science Center have come alive! But were they ever really dead…
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Skyrocketing Rates of Male Balding Plague Campus
PARODY ADVISORY *Please note that this article is part of the Ranchor (the Anchor’s satirical edition)! WARNING! Outbreak on the loose! Male students at Hope College have been going bald at alarmingly rapid rates. Sources have no proven reason as to why but there has been some suspicious activity from Durfee. When questioned, the people…
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“She knows”: Why we should never forget to thank Queen Bey
PARODY ADVISORY *Please note that this article is part of the Ranchor (the Anchor’s satirical edition)! Hope College’s 90th Nykerk took place on Saturday, Oct, 26th. Odd year took the win this year tying up the overall score to 45-45 wins. Both even and odd years have different traditions making them unique, but one thing…