With the month of October coming to a close, many members of the press corps are now changing their names back to normal, thank God; however, many of their “spooky” surnames were quite catchy and creative. Cue the usual, goofy, corny jokes. Names such as “Caleb SkHull,” “Booe! Gabriel Simonson,” “Grim Creature” (Jim Treacher), “Scarin’…
Phelps Dining Hall has undergone adjustments after a pipe burst midday Saturday near the fireplace, causing minor damage and making the area inaccessible for regular diners. While the situation is contained and being cleaned up in an orderly fashion, there have been questions raised about the transparency of the college to explain the nature of…
In spring 2017, it was believed that the Old Kletz Market was closed due to financial cuts to clear budget room for the new Kletz Market that is housed in the Bultman Student Center. However, contrary to popular belief, this was not the case. A small nesting of spiders in a secluded corner of the…
The Dutchman continues to live underneath Vorhees Hall, feeding on either the sewer water that leaks in or food that students leave behind in the dorm. You might remember the first part of his story, but it is still not complete. There is another story that needs to be told about a man named John…
In one of those spacious hallways that lie underneath the green grass of the pinegrove lies a conspicuous ghost: the Dutchman. When Holland was just a small market town, the Dutchman lived in peace, coexisting with the settlers of the day. Later, the college was founded and the Dutchman became part of its framework. One…
In previous copies of the Anchor, the In Brief section has been devoted to the United States House of Representatives schedule. The House schedule is set by the majority leader, Kevin McCarthy of California. As the midterm elections loom large over House Republicans, Leader McCarthy has begun to take charge as he eyes the speakership…
In a previous article written for the Anchor, there seemed to be a glimpse of hope for Brexit talks despite the partisan impasse. Unfortunately, the past weeks have proven wildly unsuccessful. In recent news, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Theresa May, has admitted to a possible time extension in order to finalize a separation deal…
The talent of Hope’s women was held high Saturday as the 84th annual Nykerk Cup Competition rocked DeVos Fieldhouse. From 7 to 10 p.m., three hours of performance represented the distilled efforts of three weeks of hard work and devotion from dozens and dozens of individuals. Foremost among these would be the performing song girls,…
Hope College’s Black Student Union hosted its third annual Black Excellence Dinner on Friday at the Midtown Center in Holland. The group was celebrating the 50th anniversary of its formation as the Black Coalition at Hope College. With this in mind, they paid homage to one of the greatest eras in black history: the Harlem…
This past Thursday, 95 Stories, a campus group dedicated to communicating the problems faced by LBTQ+ and students of color, held a demonstration at the Haworth Inn, the site of Hope College’s board meeting that morning. Those participating in the demonstration arrived as early as 7:15 a.m., positioning themselves at the entrance so that board…