The beginning of the school year can be a lot. Whether students are coming back to the same school or starting a new college experience, everyone struggles to feel connected with their surroundings for the first few weeks. Transfer students struggle with the newness of another school year in a way many other students cannot…
For freshmen living at college, the prospect of dorm life can be intimidating. However, the first impressions of a few Hope College freshmen after a couple weeks of dorm life is quite positive. Three freshman girls, all from different dorms, each speak to the vibrant sense of community they feel here at Hope. For Isabel…
When the stomachs of students at Hope start to rumble, the following question is imminent: “Cook or Phelps?” The debate rages as to which is superior. There runs a long list of characteristics in question when deciding where to feast: more options? better food quality? more choice in seating? What could be a daily decision…
Almost as iconic as the Flying Dutchman, the black squirrels of Hope College are well-known around campus for their abundance and surprisingly friendly nature. “The squirrels have kind of been a part of Hope culture in that everyone comments on them and how weird they are,” said sophomore Kianna Novak. As a result, it is…
Have you ever had something you needed to get off your chest, but didn’t know who to tell? Do you ever feel the need to voice your opinion but don’t know how to make your voice heard? Look no further than Dear Anchor, a section of Voices that will publish open letters written by students…