Bella Lemus ('22) is a Staff Writer at the Anchor.
Whether due to an upcoming test, a looming cloud of responsibilities, an awkward social situation, or a general feeling of disquiet, many people have experienced anxiety in their life to some degree. In college, this is only exacerbated by the busy lifestyle that is required of a student. According to the American Psychological Association, roughly…
Whether due to an upcoming test, a looming cloud of responsibilities, an awkward social situation, or a general feeling of disquiet, many people have experienced anxiety in their life to some degree. In college, this is only exacerbated by the busy lifestyle that is required of a student. According to the American Psychological Association, roughly…
Many people enjoy ice skating during the fall and winter, but for hockey players, the activity is not just a pastime. Playing hockey requires balance, stamina and strength, not to mention a healthy dose of speed. Alternate Captain Noah Weigle (’20) knows this all too well. “Hockey is a very fast-paced game that is played…
Are you a student-athlete? Are you interested in combining your faith with your athletic drive? The SEED Athlete program may be the path for you. Short for Sport Evangelism to Equip Disciples, SEED Athletes is a program through Hope that sponsors mission trips abroad for student-athletes. Groups of 10-15 students, along with a multiple coaches…
Matthew Scogin is not the only fresh face to be found on Hope’s campus this year. Recently, the college brought in a crowd of new faculty members in a variety of departments. In an effort to get to know the latest hires, The Anchor reached out to some of them to learn about their lives…
While the Pull drew a lot of spectator attention during the fourth weekend of September, Hope athletics were in full swing as well. The men’s golf team placed second at the MIAA Jamboree in Adrian, MI on Saturday, and then went on to place first on Monday at the MIAA Jamboree in Kalamazoo, MI. Hope’s…
Matthew Scogin is not the only fresh face to be found on Hope’s campus this year. Recently, the college brought in a crowd of new faculty members in a variety of departments. In an effort to get to know the latest-hires, The Anchor reached out to some of them to learn about their lives inside…
Originating in 1898, the Pull at Hope College is one of the country’s longest standing college traditions. Featured in The Guinness Book of World Records as well as Sports Illustrated, the event has become a staple at Hope for its challenges, intensity and the bond it creates between teammates. Since its inception, the Pull has…
Sometimes the hardest thing to think about while in college is what will happen after college. After all, most people who subject themselves to an extra four years spent in the classroom typically do so in hopes of the payoff of landing a great job. Put on by the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career,…
Almost as iconic as the Flying Dutchman, the black squirrels of Hope College are well-known around campus for their abundance and surprisingly friendly nature. “The squirrels have kind of been a part of Hope culture in that everyone comments on them and how weird they are,” said sophomore Kianna Novak. As a result, it is…