Before the fun of winter break, Hope College students must get ready to finish their fall semester classes. Classes end on Friday, Dec. 9, and exam week begins Monday, Dec. 12. Many classes have already assigned papers and projects due by the end of the semester. Hope does a wonderful job extending on-campus services for…
I have seen enough Facebook posts and heard enough conversations about how people need to stop whining. Stop overreacting. Stop talking about this election and move on. I have read that America needs to try and understand the Trump supporters. I can see where our priorities differ and where their background may have influenced their…
The Knickerbocker Theatre hosted a showing of the film sponsored by Markets & Morality. “Poverty Inc.” last Thursday as part of The Big Read. The film was made by the Action Institute (a think-tank based in Michigan, which promotes free enterprise in a Christian framework) and questions whether aid organizations help or hurt the fight…
Students across the nation became involved during the 2016 elections. They campaigned, attended rallies and are now continuing to make their voices heard after the results. This Nov., 126 million votes (and counting) were cast in the 2016 election. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, an estimated 23.7…
Hope College students participated in Relay for Life this past Friday and Saturday for a wonderful night of remembrance and resilience. A total 32 teams and 710 participants worked together to raise $61,314.95. The top participants (based on dollars raised individually) were Andrew Bennet (’17), Brenden Merriman (‘17) and Diane Portfleet (of the English Department)….
Halloween is over at Hope College, but the next big scare is quickly approaching. It’s not the 2016 Election — it’s class registration. Registration for Spring 2017 classes will take place Mon. Nov. 7 through Thurs. Nov. 10. If this is your first time registering online, the process can look daunting. If you’re haunted by…
The student-organized Hope College chapter of Colleges Against Cancer will sponsor its 14th annual Relay For Life event on Fri., Nov. 4 starting at 7 p.m. and ending at 7 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 5. It will be held at the Dow Center. Relay For Life is part of a national fundraising initiative for the…
*This is part of The Ranchor issue of The Anchor, which is a satire edition of our student newspaper. None of this article is meant to be taken as fact.* 2016 was an interesting year, both on and off the Hope College campus. The Bultman Student Center is soon to be completed. Last semester…
*This is part of The Ranchor issue of The Anchor, which is a satire edition of our student newspaper. None of this article is meant to be taken as fact.* President Ronald Gump admits entire campaign was a joke, leaves after one day Last week, newly elected Student Congress President, Ronald Gump, announced his…
Fall is a season of changing leaves, new beginnings and celebration. There are many fall events to look forward to at Hope College; the Pull has come and gone with glorious victory, Nykerk Cup preparation is in full-swing and this weekend students and alumni can look forward to Homecoming. Throughout the weekend, stop by the…