A little more than a week out from opening night, Hope College’s Theatre production of “The Wolves” is in fitting shape to be an exciting show. The Anchor had the privilege of sitting in on one of their rehearsals in advance of this thought-provoking production and was able to speak with a few members of…
In last week’s Arts article, Matthew Farmer (’04) discussed the unique activity of dance and how there is much debate concerning where to put it on the spectrum of sports and arts among many different groups. Farmer drew on his unique insight based on his wealth of experiences as an athlete, professional dancer, choreographer, former…
This week, I sat down with a charismatic, energetic Hope College student who is always filled with opinions about art. Matt Severino (’21) is active within the Communications Department, specifically the film and production sect. He is always willing to help a peer with their camera troubles, help them perfect a shot or recommend a…
*Before I begin this article, I want to make it abundantly clear that I acknowledge that I am white and cannot come close to knowing the amount of pain and fear that my friends of color face every day due to racism and discrimination. My main goal with this article is to lift up the…
There has been much debate whether or not dance should be considered a sport or an art in many different circles, from dancers, athletes, schools and higher education. Our need to categorize and label our world is challenged when we enter conversations about dance. Many dancers wonder if they should consider themselves artists or athletes,…
POV: you’re walking around the interest fair, quite overwhelmed by all of the faces before you. However, even though you might be nervous, you crave to find a niche, a passion, or even a family. The next thing you know, you are staring at a theatre auditions poster. Maybe you did theatre in high school…
Hey, Hope College! It’s your friendly Arts Editor, Katy! Artists: welcome back! This first week of classes at Hope College has felt… normal. Entirely, genuinely, refreshingly normal. It almost feels too good to be true. Dancers are beginning to imagine a maskless, in-person Dance 48. Actors are crossing their fingers for audiences in DeWitt once…
Drip, drip, drip… Striking the match and drip dropping it in the sink on a bad day. Worse day. Creaky, cracky faucet shreeks as the knobs are turned–– Full speed ahead! All the water released, falling to its death far below on the drainless porcelain bowl. Splash! Full speed ahead! I am an overflowing sink….
The Anchor’s final arts senior spotlight is Michael Pineda (’21), a musician from Honduras studying business and jazz studies. He spoke in depth about what drives him as a musician, how he used his Hope College experience to its fullest extent and poignant advice for many aspects of life. What made you decide on Hope…
In the midst of the second weekend of shows for “Ordinary Days” at Hope College, it is important to take a step back and think about its significance to our daily lives. I had the privilege of speaking with three lovely cast members: Madison Meeron (’21), Sam Joachim (’22) and Emi Herman (’22). Through these…