In the last issue of the Anchor, Voices focused on the importance of the incoming freshmen. To finish this topic for the year, I sat down with Dr. Johnson, Convocation speaker and associate professor of history at Hope with an extensive background in “19th century civil war and also US 20th Century and US policy…
The Flying Dutch displayed an array of strong performances as they soared to 4-0 at the MIAA Preview Tournament, hosted at Hope’s DeVos Fieldhouse last weekend. Hope bested league opponents Kalamazoo College and Adrian College on Friday, and earned victories over Albion College and Finlandia University on Saturday. The team dropped just one set all…
Last Saturday, the Hope College football team played a strong game against Defiance College (Ohio), winning 41-0. This is the second consecutive year in which the team has shut out Defiance, a back to back feat which has not been achieved in 21 years for the team. The Flying Dutchmen won last year with a…
Holland is full of fun activities to do throughout the whole year, but while the weather is still feeling like summer, it is important to take advantage of the surrounding area. Some individuals may love the winter months and everything that comes with snow. To each their own. For those that hate the cold, staying…
Hope Summer Repertory Theatre (HSRT) finished its 47th season this summer with an incredible company of actors, technicians and leadership. HSRT, a company of nearly 90 people, produced three musicals and two plays: “The Wiz,” “Godspell,” “Dragon Pack Snack Attack,” “An Iliad,” and “The Odd Couple.” Each of these productions included a diverse ensemble that…
The first week of classes brought about lots of homework, syllabus read-throughs, and, for the music department, a big scare concerning the future of one of their most beloved departments. Around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, members of the folk department received an email informing students that unless they were able to find eight…
Here I am. After only a week into my study abroad experience, my heart has been cracked open, allowing the moving, bold, and bright India I have always dreamt about to seep inside. As most have heard, the traffic is positively insane, the food is spicy and the people are warm. Crossing the street may…
In recent months, China has continuously ratcheted up a relentless crackdown on Christian congregations that are scattered throughout Beijing. They have destroyed crosses, shut down churches, burned bibles, and ordered members of churches to sign documents renouncing their faith. According to Bob Fu, who is a representative of the U.S. based group China Aid, stated…
The Yale graduate and newly presented Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, has officially been exposed to the harsh political atmosphere that is Washington, D.C. The Senate hearings turned kabuki theatre haven’t provided much help to those who are attempting to disseminate between fact and fiction. Many Americans are still questioning who Judge Kavanaugh is. What…
On September 7, the Student Activities Committee (SAC) held its first ever silent disco in the Pine Grove. Contrary to popular belief, a silent disco is actually not far off from a dance, with the biggest difference being the music. Instead of the DJ playing music out of speakers, everyone has their own headphones. This…