How did you decide on your major? It’s a question often asked after the standard ‘What’s your major?’, and a far more interesting one. Did a younger version of yourself have your sights set on teaching, or did life’s events sway and shape your interests? Maybe you chose Hope for their nursing program, or maybe…
“I did this last year, and I hated it,” said Ayden Albright (’24) as the opening line of his one-act comedy skit performed at this year’s talent show. “I’m doing it this year, though, because I could win $200. I could get a big bad textbook with that.” For the spontaneous and entertaining nature of…
Even with the ever-changing spring temperatures and stress about finals, housing, fall class schedule, or graduation, the promise of summer break keeps the spirits of Hope College students afloat. Whether you have your internship or summer job set in stone, or your summer plans are alarmingly wide open, having something to look forward to in…
Whether you are a picky eater or just looking to change up the usual lunch- or dinner-time routine, making your own food combinations at Phelps is a fun way to add new flavors to your palate. The Dining Services at Hope College state on their website that they are committed to providing “thoughtful, high-quality, nutritious…
The Mathematics and Statistics Department at Hope College intends to inspire a love and appreciation for math in its students, and one way they do this is by hosting regular colloquiums to give students a chance to engage with math and its applications in the wider world. At these events, visiting mathematicians present a topic…
It’s no secret that Hope College’s Student Congress is the backbone of productivity around campus, but many students do not realize just how much Student Congress has done to change campus for the better. Student Congress is Hope College’s student voice and representation. It allows students to share their opinions on issues and to find…
TEDxHope College is a student-driven organization whose mission is to “spread ideas worth sharing” through live speeches prepared and delivered by Hope students. The fourth annual TEDxHope event took place this year on Saturday, February 10, at 7 pm in the Knickerbocker Theater downtown. The night included a line-up of nine student speakers across all…
Photo credit: Hope College website Hope College’s annual Dance Marathon is coming up! This year it will be held on March 1-2 at the Dow Center. Despite how it sounds, Dance Marathon is more than just dancing. It is a 24-hour dance-a-thon that also includes tons of other activities such as bounce houses, lip sync…
Photo credit: Hope College website On Friday, Feb. 23, the Hope College Swing Club hosted one of their most popular events of the year, the Black Light Swing. Students and club members came to the Maas Auditorium dressed up in neon and white apparel to dance under black lights. The club also provided face paint,…
“I think…it’s an obligation and a form of worship to steward the gifts God has given us,” stated Kelsey Sivertson (’24) when asked about how faith relates to her academic pursuits. This was a relevant question, as it sums up the basic mission of The Bell Tower, Hope College’s student journal focused on the “intersection…