No social media, no sweet food and cold showers every day for a whole semester may not sound like fun. However, for the 100+ men involved in Exodus 90, this lifestyle of sacrifice has become the norm. Exodus 90 is a program run through the Saint Benedict Institute here at Hope College. Those enrolled in…
This weekend, over 800 students gathered in the Dow to take part in Dance Marathon — one of Hope College’s greatest traditions. Energy was high, silly dancing occurred, and almost $400,000 were raised in support of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Along the way, Hope students got the life changing opportunity to bond with the…
Higher education is fundamentally broken. Over the past four decades, the cost of a college education has increased by over nine hundred percent, while wage inflation has increased by only two hundred and sixty. It is becoming increasingly difficult for families to pay for college, and as a result, students are often forced to take…
The Bird of the Month sign hangs over the stairs between the first and second floor of the Van Wylen Library. Hundreds of students walk underneath it, many without acknowledging the sign and the ever-changing selection of hand-drawn birds. However, a few may stop and wonder who is drawing the bird of the month. And…
There is a lot of anticipation surrounding Winter Fantasia this year. People are excited for Hope’s signature winter formal, of course, but nobody knows exactly what it will look like yet. When is it? What is the theme going to be? What is the dress code? And, perhaps most importantly, will there be free food?…
It’s 10:30 a.m. on a crisp Monday morning. Students, fresh out of class, filter into Dimnent Chapel. The pews quickly fill, and it is only a matter of time before the first chord is played, the first voice raised in worship. Live music, performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Chapel services, along with their Sunday night…
Environmental stewardship can often feel like a daunting task. There are so many different pieces to the puzzle that is sustainable living and trying to make change all by oneself is an uphill battle. Fortunately, an organization exists that works to coordinate student efforts and ensure the sustainability of the Hope College community. Enter: Hope…