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…
With the sharper cold air comes not only the start of a new month, but also greater anticipation, anxiousness, and preparation for final exams practically less than a month away. With a greater number of weeks behind us than ahead of us, the semester seemingly revs up with the number of projects, papers, and exams…
Author: Sydney Hughes Last week, two of Hope College’s sustainability organizations, Green Hope and the Gardening Club, hosted a “Plant-A-Pot” event in the Bultman Student Center to garner support for sustainability on Hope’s campus—creating a space for students and organization members to interact and enjoy an evening of crafts and conversation. Part of the BSC’s…
Campus was bustling on Oct. 13 and 14 to celebrate One Big Weekend — Hope College’s Homecoming and Family weekend. Alumni, families, friends and students all gathered together to enjoy the countless activities offered for this weekend. Hockey and football games, Hope’s annual Nykerk and Donut Run, food trucks in the heart of campus and…
Looking to get your nails done right here on campus? Look no further. Abby Heneveld (’27) offers manicures and pedicures from the comfort of her own dorm. Her services include gel or dip manicures, with the option of extensions and designs. The prices of her services range between $25 and $40. “I have been doing…
Although the temperatures reached 80 degrees on the day of the Student Activities Committee’s annual Fall Fest event, it was still a successful night to celebrate the beginning of the fall season. Apple cider, donuts, hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin painting, bonfires, and all things Fall could be found at the Post Family Farm on Friday,…
Author: Ava Bell It has been over 130 days since the Writers Guild of America (WGA) put down their pencils and picked up their strike signs. Headed straight for the picket lines, the labor union consisting of 11,500 film and television writers across the United States began their strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture…