When I made the decision to study abroad in Quito, Ecuador, I was prepared for my world to completely turn around. I read hundred of pages of paperwork about life in Ecuador and readied myself for changes in culture, schedule, diet and overall lifestyle. Because of this, my transition to life abroad went much smoother…
When congratulating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his reelection last week, President Trump also suggested that Netanyahu’s win improved the chances of establishing peace in a region long troubled by conflict. According to experts quoted and published in the New York Times, Al Jazeera News, and the Council on Foreign Relations, the actual chances…
In college it can be hard to find a spare moment. A moment to rest, a moment to create and a moment to reflect. Life gets busy, and there are papers to write, exams to study for and jobs to complete. Amidst the hustle and the bustle of everyday life, one local poet has found…
In another life, Ismael Hernandez could be a passionate communist revolutionary living in Puerto Rico or Guatemala, fighting tooth and nail for the suppression of free enterprise and the downfall of the American establishment. He could follow in the footsteps of his father and many like him, angry at perceived injustices perpetrated on his community…
Last Saturday featured the Student Activities Committee’s annual Really Big Talent Show. A total of nine acts competed to win free textbooks for the fall semester. The competitors, ranging from freshmen to seniors, gave it their all in front of a cheering audience in the Bultman Student Center Great Room. The first act was Andrew…
“I’m just like anyone else. Don’t let the wheelchair fool you,” said Kate Veldink, a student in the Ready For Life Academy (RFLA). The academy strives to provide an under-served group of learners – individuals with learning, cognitive or social disabilities – with a positive and inclusive college experience. Nicole Mosterd, the Hope instructor for…
With 39 confirmed cases as of Friday, Michigan is currently experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1991. All but one of the infections reported has been in Oakland County, where the outbreak likely began when a traveler from New York City contracted the disease and brought it to Michigan during March 6-13. The Oakland County…
I student taught abroad at Frankfurt International School In Oberursel, Germany. I lived with a host family, a mom, a dad, a 25-year-old sister and a 16-year-old sister. My younger host sister did one year of high school in the US the year before I came. Through this experience, I was able to understand the…
In his last stop before his election in 2016, Donald Trump visited Grand Rapids, Michigan, rallying a crowd of thousands at about 1 a.m. Two years later, on March 28, 2019, Trump returned to Grand Rapids, this time with the title of President. I attended the rally with Anna Bauer (’21) and Aidan Piwnicki (’21)….
The next iteration of International Relations Club’s (IRC) “Country Series” events got a special treat when thirteen students from Kobe Gakuin University in Japan visited to talk about their culture. The event was even larger than previous entries, with over 50 people present in room 004 of the Bultman Student Center. The event featured authentic…