Whether due to an upcoming test, a looming cloud of responsibilities, an awkward social situation, or a general feeling of disquiet, many people have experienced anxiety in their life to some degree. In college, this is only exacerbated by the busy lifestyle that is required of a student. According to the American Psychological Association, roughly…
Since it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my personal experience in regards to this area of relationships. When most of us think of domestic violence, we think of physical abuse between a husband and a wife. Turns out, domestic violence covers a whole range of emotionally and…
Attending a liberal arts college means that there is a big focus on students being well-rounded in all areas of study. One area of study that is lacking at Hope College is in the realm of American Sign Language, or ASL. Despite requiring students to take two semesters of a foreign language, sign language is…