While Markets & Morality has long invited prominent speakers to Hope and regularly travels as a group to thought-provoking seminars, it has never had the chance to host an in-house conference of its own. Several logistical stars must align for such a gathering to take place, with a certain level of work required to gain…
The government of China has a longstanding tradition of religious persecution that can be traced back to the 1949 expulsion of foreign missionaries under the Communist party. This tradition continues today under President Xi Jinping, who in recent years has ramped up the surveillance and “reeducation” of regional Muslims in the northwestern part of the…
It’s not surprising that at a Christian-based liberal arts college in the cozy town of Holland, modesty and humility often get in the way of students really selling themselves to potential employers. However, the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career is making efforts to help students be confident in the face of one of adulting’s…
A new poll of registered voters conducted by FOX suggests that capitalism has become more favorable in the eyes of the public than it was last year, and that citizens are less likely than before to want a helping hand from the government. This recent development highlights the conflict at the center of the John…
As the clock creeps closer to the next cycle of American democracy, several challengers have emerged to contest the potential re-election of President Trump. With no declared Republican opposition as of yet, all opponents of note have emerged from Democratic and Independent sides. Here’s a breakdown of the most prominent candidates. The following information has…
The Midwest found itself assailed by winter conditions of mythic proportions in the final week of January. With Chicago reaching colder temperatures than parts of Antarctica (according to USA Today) and 21 dead across the country due to the extreme temperatures, the weather is far from a standard cold front. According to the National Oceanic…
Did you know that in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, there is a solar-powered metal flower statue that opens during the day and closes at night? Most guests and members of International Relations Club didn’t either, until last Friday night. With host for the evening, Marianna “Mary” Urdaneta, about 30 students participated in a…
Kenya’s capital of Nairobi was again rocked by the specter of terrorism this week as a mall complex attack claimed the lives of 21. This marks another occurrence in a series of attempts by al-Shabab, who claimed responsibility for the assault, to destabilize the region. Gunshots and a series of explosions marked the beginning of…
Instant reversion back to the days of youth are indeed possible! Ordinary people can bound great heights, soar like hawks and flip through the air. How is this possible, you may ask? A night at Skyzone of course! The Student Activities Committee (SAC) closed out the second week of school with two hours of excitement…
Phelps Scholars were treated to a wonderful skating experience in Grand Rapids over the weekend. An annual trip, it typically follows this schedule: busses are loaded with interested students from the program and driven to Rosa Park Circle Ice Rink. After arriving, students are allocated a pair of skates . As all college students would…