From down and dirty to something straight out of “Dirty Dancing,” the Nykerk performance and The Pull competition could not be more different. The two events are long-standing traditions at Hope, but few individuals can claim to have been members of both teams as a result of time commitment and differing interests. While both Nykerk…
Every year at Hope College, there is this wild tradition called Nykerk. To an outsider or first time attendee of Nykerk, the event may seem overwhelming, confusing or simply bizarre, but it has held a very special place in the heart of Hope College and the girls involved for over 80 years. Rooted in tradition…
As November begins, this week marks the end of yet another Nykerk season. The class of 2022 secured its second consecutive victory, but this year’s Nykerk brought up some issues in regards to some of the tradition that has become entrenched in the event over the years. This is important for me personally because I…
In 2019, a new social advocacy drama addressing homelessness and the general public was released in the U.S. The Big Read Documentary Film Screening this week showed this film, “The Public,” on November 5 at the Knickerbocker Theatre. In the approach to educate its viewers on challenging issues, the film addresses poverty, homelessness, mental illness…