The month of September has been a wild ride for anti-abortion and pro-abortion activists alike. As Texas Senate Bill 8 went into effect, pro-abortion activists immediately tried to have the courts block the new law. However, due to some crafty writing within the bill, the courts let it go into effect. This law, which makes…
A few days ago, the Anchor got the chance to sit down with Emma Clark (’22). The goal in mind was to discuss her recent switch from a vocal performance major to a creative writing major (communications/music double minor). We also wanted to learn more about her creative writing techniques, how she gets out of…
A little more than a week out from opening night, Hope College’s Theatre production of “The Wolves” is in fitting shape to be an exciting show. The Anchor had the privilege of sitting in on one of their rehearsals in advance of this thought-provoking production and was able to speak with a few members of…
On Wednesday, September 29, federal wildlife officials announced that 23 species of birds, fish, mussels and other wildlife are set to be removed from the endangered species list and declared extinct. This includes the ivory-billed woodpecker, which birders have long searched for in the bayous of Arkansas. The bird has been listed as an endangered…
The article below contains information about sexual assault and violence. If you or someone you know may be dealing with anything of this nature, Hope College has an anonymous reporting form you may access here: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?HopeCollege&layout_id=1 Sabina Nessa, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher in London, was murdered on September 22. Nessa was walking from her…
On Tuesday, September 28, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen warned Congress that the federal government will most likely run out of cash by October 18 unless the debt ceiling is raised. If Republicans and Democrats refuse to cooperate and the gridlock remains past the deadline, then the government could have a debt default, a…