The only constant in life is change… Oh, the irony. The world we live in is constantly changing, whether it’s the weather (yay for fall!), the economy, the political scene, seven-billion-people worth of emotions or the climate. Change is something fluid, moving through all facets of our lives. We can neither stop it nor encourage…
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According to NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, last month was the warmest August on record globally. NASA uses scientists located in about 6,300 stations around the world to determine the average daily temperatures. Scientists gather this data in order to be able to perform a detailed analysis of our environment throughout time and propose…
Unexpected departure from the September 11 memorial service leaves several confused On the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, one of our highly polarizing presidential candidates stole the spotlight yet again. Lately, it has been Donald Trump inserting himself into the front pages of newspapers, websites and evening news segments around the country, but…
In the midst of the ongoing armed conflict, are neighboring countries allies or enemies? Syria has been a topic of conversation around the world for a while now: the country’s living situation, the refugees, terrorism. Syria’s neighbor, Turkey, has someway or another, been part of all the events that have happened in Syria lately. Even…
*If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.* Suicide and mental illness affect millions. It doesn’t have a race, an age or a gender; it touches everybody. On Sunday, Sept. 18, Hope College’s Psychology club partnered with the American foundation for suicide prevention (AFSP) in a suicide prevention walk for…
Men’s soccer team suffers 3-0 home loss against rivaling Calvin team on Saturday Derby games always mean a lot more because they strike the beginning of rivalries. Rivalries mean a lot, because of bragging rights, achieving records, individual accolades and the sweet savory smell of victory. Because of the beauty of rivalries, we see some…
A quick recap on this week’s major fixtures, involving the Big Five, goals, records, wins and losses Chelsea and Manchester United woe as both their teams suffered huge defeats while Arsenal fans rejoiced. Chelsea, in an attempt to leave last season’s terrible form behind them, started this season strong by securing three straight wins. Their…
The Pull is approaching rapidly–Oct. 1 to be exact–and this year’s coaches are as excited as ever. However, the considerable amount of work the coaches put into The Pull each year is underappreciated. An interview with a new Even Year coach, Emily O’Connor (’18), shed some light on the planning and expectations she has as a coach. While she was not able to reveal…
Mortar Board Honor Society awards national distinctions During the national organization’s annual summer conference held July 22-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society presented Hope College’s Mortar Board chapter with multiple honors, mainly the Gold Torch Award. Each year the Gold Torch, a national distinction, is given to the most…