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…
Hope College’s Student Activities Committee (SAC) recently hosted one of their biggest events of the semester: Winter Fantasia. On Jan. 19, students were able to take a break from the onslaught of winter weather and escape to a night of dancing, music and fun. This annual event took place in the Amway Grand Plaza in…
Though it seemed to be a quiet, snow-laden Saturday night outside of the DeWitt Tennis Center, there was a different scene inside: nine courts reverberated with the popping sounds of paddles making contact with pickleballs, background music played in the background, and occasional shouts of dismay or delight filled the air after successful plays. One…
The past week has been busy for many students, as the Greek Life sorority and fraternity rushing season continues on! Here at Hope College, Greek Life offers students an opportunity to engage with other students and to find a sense of belonging within their community. There are seven sororities and five fraternities on campus. The…
Author: Grace Rossman Temperatures dropping, snow falling, and winter on the horizon means that this season of fall sports is wrapping up. Some teams have completely finished their season, while others are still playing, like the women’s cross country team, who qualified for nationals after finishing in third place at regionals. Women’s cross country coach…