Katy Smith (‘23) is a communications major, theatre and writing minor at Hope. Her passions lie in the arts, specifically playwriting, poetry, performing, and any music that makes you feel wanderlust. She is so honored to be the Anchor’s Arts Editor! She strives to give Hope’s wonderful arts programs the platform they deserve.
How are you doing, Hope College? Long time, no see. For me, today is day 26 of quarantine. In some ways, it’s starting to feel normal. I get up at 9:00 everyday, do my classwork and classes, go for a walk and whatever else helps me feel productive. I’m the kind of person who feels…
I was in Phelps when President Scogin’s famous email was sent last Wednesday night. First, a collective gasp. Next––cheering! And then I think reality began to set in for everyone. Complaints were heard, hugs were being given and Phelps began to clear out quickly. I took the opportunity to go home as soon as I…
I first saw this movie when it came out in 2016 and have yet to see a movie that has challenged me and stuck on my mind as much as this one has. Mark Ross, writer and director, gets his audience to ask many questions on technology, lifestyle and society as they get a glimpse…
“I wish I was just an art major,” is a phrase I have heard multiple times throughout Hope College’s campus. Or, similarly, “All you do is draw, I have to do…” It’s quite common for students to ‘one-up’ one another with issues innate to their particular major. In other words, students love to have meaningless…
It’s gotten to the point in the semester where students are listening to the same five songs on repeat for weeks on end. With midterms and half-semester classes beginning and ending, schoolwork is packed to the brim. There’s no time to scour the internet for new artists, albums and singles, so the staff here at…
This year’s award season is coming to a close. At the 92nd Oscars on February 9th, many spent their night celebrating the groundbreaking and record-breaking winners. South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho walked away with four Oscars for his film, “Parasite.” This makes it the first film in a language other than English to with Best…
It is often difficult for a college student to keep completely up to date with the world outside campus. Some might feel as if they are living in a bubble for four years before waltzing back out into the real world. Also, it is hard to come by cable TV. Because of these obstacles, many…
This past weekend, many of Hope College’s Theatre majors and minors traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region III, a five day extravaganza created to help encourage and teach theatre students across the country. Over the course of the weekend, students were invited to participate in…
This past weekend, many of Hope College’s Theatre majors and minors traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to participate in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region III, a five day extravaganza created to help encourage and teach theatre students across the country. Over the course of the weekend, students were invited to participate in…