*This is part of The Ranchor issue of The Anchor, which is a satire edition of our student newspaper. None of this article is meant to be taken as fact.* By: Oprah Students all across campus are flocking to their television screens in excitement. No, they are not turning on the March Madness final championship…
Since Bruce Benedict arrived as chaplain of worship at Hope College two and a half years ago, he has urged students to create original worship songs and has helped write EPs including “Fairer” and “The Beatitudes” over the course of the last school year. They have now begun the process of creating a new EP…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) Every month on either a Friday or Saturday night, Hope College students, faculty and Holland community members gather in the DeWitt theatre to await VanderProv, Hope’s student-run improvisational group. Nothing beats a free comedic study break. This past Saturday, the doors to DeWitt opened at 7 p.m. and the improv…
There are many complicated relationships that revolve around love and nothing is ever straightforward. Perhaps Caryl Churchill thought that if more information was given from different experiences, people could begin to tackle the intricacies of all kinds of interpersonal relationships. Churchill, who wrote the play “Love and Information,” has placed these relationships on display for…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) The Japanese House, comprised of Amber Bain, graced the Park Theatre stage last Fri- day, Feb. 24. Doors to the Holland venue opened at 7:30 p.m. to an extensive line of fans and curious music-lovers. The open- ing and main acts both featured talented women, who are making their mark in…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) The Park Theatre was packed last Friday night as students and community members waited to experience a lively and unforgettable concert. The theatre, located at 248 South River Ave., is close to Hope College’s campus, across from Centennial Park. Although a small venue, after the doors opened at 7:30 p.m. and…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) How often are women heard openly talking to an audience about their vaginas? That is probably not the first topic pursued at the dinner table; however women are clearly eager and interested to broach the topic, as was exemplified during a student-run production of ‘The Vagina Monologues.” This event took place…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) PURE PASSION FOR MUSIC — Frontman MC Taylor and his fellow bandmates kicked off the spring semester’s concert line-up with artistic skill and instrumental talent. Music is not just entertainment; it is an opportunity to spread joy and tell a story. MC Taylor, the front man of Hiss Golden Messenger,…
If someone were to randomly walk into the DeWitt lobby last Friday night at 7:30 p.m., they would have found a long line of chattering Hope students waiting to rush into the large auditorium. It twisted and turned its way around the entire first floor. What was everyone waiting for? The Vanderprov and Upright Citizens…
Along with the start of the spring semester at Hope College comes another round of concerts, which students are sure to love. Four concerts are taking place over the entirety of January and February. With an ID, students can purchase tickets in Anderson-Werkman for $5. For anyone who loves serene music while studying, Hiss Golden…