This week, exactly one year after Bolivia’s President Evo Morales was exiled in a coup, Bolivia elected another president from the same party, the Movement for Socialism (MAS). This election was much anticipated after the right-leaning interim presidency delayed the presidential election three times, causing mass protests in August that erupted both because of frustration…
This past Saturday the Latino Student Organization (LSO) hosted a celebration to mark the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration runs from September 15 to October 15 and covers important aspects of the Hispanic culture, such as food, dance, music and the achievements of the Hispanic community. With everything being so up in the…
The word “quarantine” has always possessed a powerful connotation, something that stands testament to itself in today’s reality. When Hope College students hesitantly prepped for this semester, many considered the worst case scenario and wondered what would happen if they or someone they were in contact with contracted COVID-19. Students knew that Hope had prepared…
Events that might at first appear to be the plot of an intense action movie actually unfolded in the state of Michigan over the past few months. Thirteen men, all but one from Michigan, were arrested last Thursday, October 8, for a number of charges relating to the planned kidnapping of Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer….
The first half of the fall semester has ended, and it is increasingly evident how different things are on campus. Online classes, constant mask use and six-foot distances are just a few of the changes Hope College students have had to adjust to. Students, for the most part, were able to return to campus this…
Although many see November 3 solely as the day Trump might be voted out, or as the day Congress may or may not flip, there are plenty of other elections happening. Even though they might not be as dramatic, these elections also deserve Michigan’s acknowledgement and preparation. One of the most important elections that Ottawa…
Shortly after the first presidential debate, President Trump announced via Twitter that he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19. This news came after the president criticized Vice President Joe Biden for taking the pandemic too seriously: “I wear a mask when needed… I don’t wear masks like him. Every time you see him,…
In a time of stress, little is better for a person than some really good food. And on October 2nd, Student Activities Committee (SAC) organized a Food Truck Frenzy as a fun way to provide free food for students as the weekend kicked off. The event was held around campus, with trucks and tents all…
Sometimes, political propaganda is just that: propaganda. A flyer or button with a name and a year, something small enough to hand out that offers a casual expression of opinion. Sometimes, it’s a bit more than that. A simple political advertisement, in the right hands, directed toward the right people, can say more than a…
This past Saturday, President Trump announced his Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg after her death last week. By replacing her with a conservative favorite, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, Trump potentially secures a 6-3 conservative majority on the Court—a change that could dramatically alter healthcare, abortion laws and gun rights. Trump also…