The exhibition titled “Deep Roots, New Shoots” will be featured at Hope College’s Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM) from Jan. 12 to May 18. This exhibit displays modern art across the African continent. It was curated by Charles Mason, the Director and Curator of the Kruizenga Art Museum with help from student intern Liliana Fraser-Shade (’24),…
*Please note that this article is part of the Ranchor (the Anchor’s satirical edition)! On March 23, one of downtown Holland’s beloved businesses said farewell to the community. Originally known as JP’s, the Ferris Coffee on 55 E. Eighth St. has brewed its last cup of coffee, as the company moves to a focus on…
Photo By Nico Kazlauskas *Please note that this article is part of the Ranchor (the Anchor’s satirical edition)! The dining configuration for Hope College has always been rocky. Cook’s unsteady dining hours and, most recently, its closure for the 2024-2025 school year have led to very hectic moments at Phelps, Hope’s most popular and now…
*Please note that this article is part of the Ranchor (the Anchor’s satirical edition)! If you’ve been paying attention to the announcements around campus, or maybe have unsuccessfully tried to snag a meal at Cook Dining Hall, you’ve probably heard the news: Cook is closed for good. The abrupt removal of the small, though, often…
Author: William Hurley Recently, many public figures have called for the legal protection of In Vitro Fertilization (I.V.F.) in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that human embryos are considered legal persons. This ruling has the effect of potentially shutting down I.V.F. clinics. Not surprisingly, many Democrats, including President Biden, have voiced their…
This article was written by Adeline Thalhammer. Poster by Rachel Douma, featuring Bridget Kenny, Kate Lawrence, and Ingrid Baker. Originally, Abigail Doonan (‘24) didn’t know what she wanted to do for her THEA 497 – her capstone production project for her theatre major. She did know that she wanted to direct, whether it was a…
By: Noah Jacobs What do you have to give up to become the person who you want to be? If it’s not everything, it might not be enough. Moral Obligation “You are morally obligated to do remarkable things.” Jordan Peterson Wow, those are tall marching orders. But, whenever I live with that rule in mind,…
By: Aidan CharronTwo weeks ago, The Anchor published a lovely article reporting on a student panel that was held by The Bell Tower on Jan. 22. I want to take this opportunity to personally, and on behalf of the whole Bell Tower team, thank The Anchor, the reporter Tacy Kratt, and The Bell Tower’s very…
By: Carter Speelman The prospect of finding work upon the completion of a degree program at a college or university has always been a daunting task, but I propose that it is getting harder and harder each year. The state of the economy at the time of graduation has always been a leading factor in…
Author: Gabriel Wolthuis “Christian” music often gets a bad rap for always having the same melodies, the same beats, and interchangeable lyrics full of cliches. This is a stereotype that can largely be attributed to Christian radio stations and the huge influence a small number of churches have on corporate worship music, but look just…