Recently, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) rose as a topic of debate in politics. Just a few days ago, President Donald Trump announced his official plan to end the pro- gram, which sparked both praise and heated protests regarding his decisions. As with any political issue, it is difficult to know where we stand…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) Before most Hope College students move back to campus, the tutors at the Klooster Writing Center were under going their week of training. From workshops, to mock help sessions, they worked hard in preparation to help all students. The Klooster Writing Center is just one of Hope College’s many great academic…
PRESIDENT TRUMP’S RESCUE MISSION — Both President Donald Trump and Melania Trump traveled to the southeast coast of Texas to serve the victims of the flood by aiding with resources and providing encouragement for recovery. (ABC News) “Our whole city is underwater,” Derrick Freeman, the mayor of Port Arthur, Texas, said to news reporters from…
President Dennis Voskuil is a leader who speaks of a clear vision for a year of celebrating, appreciating and enabling success for all students and faculty. As a professor at Hope College for 17 years, a total of eight years as the chairman of the Religious Studies Department and the Athletic Committee chair for four…
STUDENT CENTER READY FOR CLASS OF 2020 — New Hope facility solely for student use is up and running, connecting to Dewitt Center for easy access to Registrar Office and Student Development. (Hope College) The long-awaited Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center is officially up and running for students to explore and use this upcoming…
After what was described as a “disappointing” season in 2016, the Hope College men’s soccer team looked to start this year’s season strong last weekend at the Cal Bergsma Memorial Tournament, a round- robin event which Hope co-hosts annually with Calvin College. Hope faced off against Lake Forest on Friday night, claiming a 1-0 victory…
Hope College Orientation Week breeds excitement for not only the incoming freshmen, new international students and transfer students, but for current students who delight at the thought of seeing new faces on campus. As Friday, Aug. 25 approached and new students gathered to endure hours of tours, ice-breakers and people, the Orientation Team practically screamed…
NIGHT OF PRAISE — Chapel band and students old and new gathered to worship Jesus. (Kelly Ocock) Last Monday, Hope College students banded together to kick off the beginning of the fall semester with songs and praise led by the worship bands in the Pine Grove. The annual tradition, called Groovin’ in the Grove, gave…
Hope College women’s cross country got off to a fire start at the Vanderbilt Invitational championship this past Sat- urday recording a first-place score of 21 points. While af- ter eight consecutive wins at this event this may seem like a routine victory for the pro- gram, finishing with seven of the top-ten runners is…
Football season is finally here, and it is an exciting one for this year’s Hope College football team. The Dutchmen are one of the favorites to win the MIAA football conference this season. This is the breakdown of the different parts of the 2017 Hope College football squad. PAST SUCCESS: The 2016 Hope campaign saw…