Finals week is different for everyone. Whether you are writing copious amounts of final papers, studying for five exams, preparing for presentations or all of the above, stress levels are rising among college students everywhere. Not only does everyone’s week look different when it comes to various assignments and exam formats/ schedules, but each student…
As the holiday season is upon us, the amount of Christmas decorations being put up, holiday treats being baked, and wintery traditions being fulfilled increases exponentially. Although some people like to stick to their long-term traditions, it may be hard to do everything the same each year. Especially in college, trying to keep up the…
Entering your twenties can be an exciting and scary time. With college in full swing and the impending stresses of adulthood morphing into a whirlwind of a time period, life can get messy. Being 20 means that you are far beyond your high school years, and well on your way to becoming an expert at…
Thanksgiving is next Thursday, and while many students plan to go home for the holiday, others may have no other choice but to stay at school. Furthermore, some may chose to stay at school in order to avoid travels and stay on top of things. Either way, Thanksgiving should not be left un-celebrated. This does…
The cold season is upon us, and anyone familiar with West Michigan knows that it is not a brief season. Sadly, the snow begins in November and ends in March (sometimes April). To some, playing outside in the snow or participating in winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding is highly appealing. This is a…
The FDA is banning all Halloween candy this year because of the growing sugar addiction crisis among children. Instead of handing out candy, parents are being told to give out fruits and vegetables. Halloween will be all tricks and no treats this year. Stores will be prohibited from selling bulk bags of Halloween candy. There…
While planning your Halloween festivities for next week, you may want to take the time to consider some different ideas. There is more to the holiday than dressing up and eating or distributing candy. Halloween parties are fun too, but there are still many more fun things to do come Halloween week. As college students,…
As the weather changes, many students are experiencing the effects of the cold through sickness. Whether it be the common cold or the daunting flu virus, it is important to be aware of how to prevent and treat illness. There is too much to do, and not enough time to be sick. However, there IS…
While many Hope College students are getting ready to venture home for the duration of fall break, several of you may be sticking around for the long weekend. Whether it be because home is more than hours away by car, or you simply prefer sticking around campus, you may need some ideas to pass the…
Although 26.2 miles is a daunting race length, breaking it down can help to prevent the race from breaking you first. For those that keep up with the running scene, you may be well aware of the new world record that was attained this past weekend in the marathon in Berlin by Eliud Kipchoge of…