With two weeks left in a long and difficult semester, Hope College students were able to relax one more time on April 28 as the final Break Day took place. Similar in many respects to the Break Day preceding it, the college sponsored a number of events on campus for students to engage in. Most…
This past weekend Hope College marked a historic moment as it held its first ever TEDxHopeCollege event. The one-night event ran from 6-10 p.m. on April 24, with ten hand-picked Hope students presenting 15-minute informative lectures on topics of their own choosing. Held in the Jack Miller Center, capacity was limited due to COVID restrictions,…
Students were able to catch a breath of fresh air on Tuesday, March 16. Classes were halted for the day and students had a chance to catch up on homework and take time for themselves. However, a number of fun opportunities were made available for students to enjoy around campus, many of them occurring simultaneously….
The 1970s were a tumultuous time in America, with the war in Vietnam taking shape, the rise of U.S. counterculture, a tumble in trust in the government following Watergate and a rapidly changing U.S economy. Having only recently come out of the civil rights era, the country was left to reckon with the echoes of…
In November, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion moved to the Keppel House, a three-story structure situated between Cook Hall and Gilmore Hall on 10th Street. It’s a cozy-looking building, but is unfortunately little-known to many students at Hope College. This is largely due to the limited number of individuals who regularly occupy the building;…
Despite the current pandemic, the students of Hope College are always doing their best to improvise and enjoy the winter season in new and interesting ways. The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is a large element of this effort and has come up with a variety of events to bring some cheer and community over the…
During a pandemic, timing and strategy are crucial. One must not only discern the most probable avenues for viral transmission, but must also act quickly and efficiently in order to limit the spread should a case be confirmed. Public sporting arenas, living facilities, classrooms and places of business are all high-risk areas. Restaurants and dining…
The spirit of Nykerk is one of creativity, resilience and pursuing joy despite the struggles of life. The showcase of female empowerment and community has gone through 86 iterations, going back to founder Dr. John Nykerk and his vision of a performance competition which would allow the female students of Hope to demonstrate their intelligence,…
Colleges are a unique and essential facet not only of higher education but of a country’s social structure. Having a wide range of ethnicities, backgrounds, religions and political views represented together allows for unique conversations to take place. Unfortunately, diversity by nature is susceptible to clashing ideals, and in the worst of situations this can…
In a time of stress, little is better for a person than some really good food. And on October 2nd, Student Activities Committee (SAC) organized a Food Truck Frenzy as a fun way to provide free food for students as the weekend kicked off. The event was held around campus, with trucks and tents all…