If you’re anything like me, giving blood is more of a chore than a “feel-good” mid-day break. I started giving blood when I turned sixteen, and ever since, I try to go every time there is a donation day held near me. There’s only one problem—I don’t have enough hemoglobin in my blood. You may…
People say that college is a time for growth. However, what they usually mean by this is a growth of the mind or growth of your horizons, not growth of your waistline. This can be a challenge for many college students as many former athletes are now left with no designated practice times, and even…
Brian Ellis (’20), a senior at Hope College who is majoring in business, also runs cross country, track and field and sings in the chorus ensemble. On top of completing his education, he is writing a book, jams out in the music building (even dabbles in writing some music), enjoys a good nighttime sauna and…
I first saw this movie when it came out in 2016 and have yet to see a movie that has challenged me and stuck on my mind as much as this one has. Mark Ross, writer and director, gets his audience to ask many questions on technology, lifestyle and society as they get a glimpse…
The brilliant colors and intriguing cultural stories of the Yoruba people in Nigeria are now on display this semester at Hope College’s Kruizenga Art Museum.The Yoruba consist of more than four million people, which makes them one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. Their art, which portrays scenes of daily life and religious…
Ash Wednesday is the most observed Christian service in the world. The number of attendees to services on Ash Wednesday has been recorded to trump both Christmas and Easter services. One Hope student, Cameron Smith (’23), joined the ranks of Christian believers in participating in his first-ever Ash Wednesday service. Upon returning to his dorm,…
When Kathy Khang spoke at the Asian Heritage Lecture on Hope’s campus last week, she had a point to get across: the model minority myth is based on a limited stereotype and is damaging to Asian American rights and respect. The model minority myth is based on the stereotype of Asian Americans as being a…