Megan Grimes (‘20) was the Lifestyle editor at the Anchor during the 2019-2020 academic year. She has a biology and English double major and computer science minor at Hope, and she spends most of her free time playing with her 1-year-old son, Teddy. Running is one of her favorite activities, along with any other outdoor activity, reading, writing, yoga and spending time with friends and family. She loves to share people’s stories with the belief that hearing more about other people’s experiences can help you better navigate your own. After Hope, she intends to find a job in science writing to help better communicate science through story and quality writing.
Last Saturday, the men’s and women’s soccer teams both played tough games, securing wins on all sides. The men’s team played Wesley College, fighting hard after no goals in the first half on either side, while the women’s team shut out Olivet College at home for the victory. The men’s team ended the game with…
The men and women’s cross country teams ran last Saturday at the Grand Rapids C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e I n v i t a t i o n a l . Head coach Mark Northuis commented, “with our top runners not running this…
Last Saturday Hope’s volleyball team, ranked 13 in the NCAA, played rival Calvin College, ranked first in the NCAA. This was the 99th match between the rival colleges, led by Calvin with a record of 68-30 among the games. The Flying Dutch put up a strong fight on Saturday after losing the first two sets…
Last Saturday both men and women’s golf played in their second MIAA Jamborees of the season with strong showings from both sides. The women’s team had a repeat performance, taking second again to Saint Mary’s College with scores of 324-351, leaving them at a solid second place in the league standings. Sophomore Jordyn Rioux had…
Last Saturday, Hope’s soccer teams played in purple jerseys with the names of their loved ones battling cancer across the back. The Purple Community soccer games benefitted the Van Andel Institute, with all proceeds donated to support biomedical research and science education at Van Andel, a world-class research institution fighting to find a cure for…
Last Saturday, Hope’s soccer teams played in purple jerseys with the names of their loved ones battling cancer across the back. The Purple Community soccer games benefitted the Van Andel Institute, with all proceeds donated to support biomedical research and science education at Van Andel, a world-class research institution fighting to find a cure for…
Last Saturday, the Hope College football team played a strong game against Defiance College (Ohio), winning 41-0. This is the second consecutive year in which the team has shut out Defiance, a back to back feat which has not been achieved in 21 years for the team. The Flying Dutchmen won last year with a…
After an early arrival on campus for Hope College athletes, fall sports are underway! Men’s and women’s golf, volleyball, football, cross country and soccer have already had their first matches this past weekend, with some earning strong wins and others taking tough losses, all determined to work hard as the season continues. Last weekend, the…
The Hope College men’s lacrosse team is continuing with their victorious season. With a record-breaking 11 wins after the game against Calvin College this past Saturday, they were able to surpass last season’s school record of 10 wins. The Flying Dutchmen shutout Calvin with a final score of 13-0, their second shutout of the season….
The Hope College student athletes have been testing their thumb dexterity and reflexes for weeks as they prepare for the ultimate Battle Royale: the title of “Hope Fortnite Champion”. Students have gathered in dorm basements on Friday and Saturday nights for the dormitory championships, with the winners competing Friday night at 1 a.m. in…