Hope College is no stranger to the hilarity that stems from really good improv. The college’s own Vanderprov (whose September 8 show we covered last semester) is a fantastic group whose sketches many students are familiar with. However, students were treated to an extra-special performance this past Friday. The Upright Citizens Brigade, a traveling comedy…
Are you looking for a way to establish meaningful friendships here at Hope? Or perhaps an opportunity to take on more roles in leadership or service? Greek Life may be just the right pathway to fulfill these goals. Hope offers an array of different Greek organizations, including eight fraternities and seven sororities. Mentioning their names…
Another edition of the Hope vs. Calvin rivalry game, number 199, came down to some intense final seconds. The Flying Dutchmen fought back valiantly from game-long deficits against the Knights on Wednesday night in Van Noord Arena. After working from behind the entire game, Hope cut Calvin’s lead to one point in the final seconds….
The long search for a new Hope College president is finally complete, and at its end lies President-Elect Matthew Scogin. A Hope graduate of the class of ’02, his work in both the private and public sectors has fortified him as not only a survivor of the business world but a champion of it. Whether…
In previous installments at The Anchor, the situation in Saudi Arabia has been portrayed as information comes to light. While most of the killers of the Washington Post reporter remain at large, many in the political realm are looking to intelligence agencies to seek out the orchestrator of this particular horrendous attack. As of right…
“Part of being an American abroad means answering questions.” If I had heard this statement prior to my experience in India, I would have judged it and coated in the lens of egotistical nationalism. However, I am learning to put down the sword and recognize the truth. Sure, the U.S. has a problem with placing…
A romantic comedy in form and a heartwarming tale of culture in spirit, “Crazy Rich Asians” transfixed an audience of Hope students for two hours on Friday, Nov. 30. The 2018 SK Global Entertainment film made waves with its entirely Asian cast and emphasis on the life of Eastern high-roller culture. The Student Activities Committee…
While there were no stockings or roaring fires at the French House last Friday night, there was a lot of Christmas spirit. The event featured three Hope T.A.’s sharing their favorite traditions from their respective home countries. Hand-crafted decorations adorned the cottage. Judging by the many who attended, the evening seemed like quite a hit….
“Marvel” means so much more than “wonder, amazement, astonishment and curiosity.” The word is synonymous with the most successful characterbased creative powerhouse in history, boasting 8,000 unique characters and a whopping total of 52 films (21 of which are cemented in the same cinematic universe). Wherever creative freedom exists, Marvel tends to exist there also,…
Christmas Vespers was presented this past Saturday and Sunday at Dimnent Chapel. The program was presented four times over the two days, and it was a unique environment of great music and performers. This program of Christmas carols and anthems was presented by the college’s Department of Music and featured many performers in historic Dimnent…