Getting up in the morning is the least favorite part of my day. I love my sleep, and I love my bed, so why in the world would I ever want to leave either behind and venture out into the cold unknown of whatever the day may bring? Everyone’s motivation for getting out of bed…
As November begins, this week marks the end of yet another Nykerk season. The class of 2022 secured its second consecutive victory, but this year’s Nykerk brought up some issues in regards to some of the tradition that has become entrenched in the event over the years. This is important for me personally because I…
Since it is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my personal experience in regards to this area of relationships. When most of us think of domestic violence, we think of physical abuse between a husband and a wife. Turns out, domestic violence covers a whole range of emotionally and…
Attending a liberal arts college means that there is a big focus on students being well-rounded in all areas of study. One area of study that is lacking at Hope College is in the realm of American Sign Language, or ASL. Despite requiring students to take two semesters of a foreign language, sign language is…
This month Hope College is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans with ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson but…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so Voices is doing some features of people at Hope and in the community who are working to prevent domestic violence and support those who have experienced it. Christian Gibson is the STEP coordinator at Hope and also works as a Victim Advocate in Student Development, so she has…
Imagine waking up every morning with the fear that you and your family may be forced to leave your home, or that someone might come pounding on your door to separate you from your family. This may sound like something out of a World War II novel, but it’s happening now. People in every city,…
The sun beats down on the quiet and desolate landscape of the southern Arizona desert, barren of civilization and life. But a dark reality lurks in these craggy hills and valleys known for their natural beauty. These stretches of land on the United States-Mexico border are battlegrounds for migrants who are fighting for their lives….
We all have our own perceptions of those around us. Just like cliques in high school, the Hope student body tends to have some degree of interest grouping. If you go into Phelps at dinner time, you will often see students sitting together based on athletic teams, extracurricular activities or academic major. There’s nothing wrong…
The beginning of the school year can be a lot. Whether students are coming back to the same school or starting a new college experience, everyone struggles to feel connected with their surroundings for the first few weeks. Transfer students struggle with the newness of another school year in a way many other students cannot…