There is a lot of anticipation surrounding Winter Fantasia this year. People are excited for Hope’s signature winter formal, of course, but nobody knows exactly what it will look like yet. When is it? What is the theme going to be? What is the dress code? And, perhaps most importantly, will there be free food?…
How can schools improve childhood literacy? For decades, educators have tried to crack the code. From the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001 to the Every Student Succeeds Act in 2015, policymakers have searched for ways to ensure struggling students do not slip through the cracks in the education system. In a renewed effort…
Celebrated by many Asian cultures and Asian-Americans, the Lunar New Year falls between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. In the United States, the Lunar New Year has been widely popularized as the Chinese New Year. The Pew Research Center explains that “Chinese Americans are the largest Asian origin group in the U.S.” Therefore, they hold…
Early on Saturday, Jan. 28, a shooting occurred in a Los Angeles neighborhood, killing three and injuring four people. While little information about the victims or motive behind this act of violence has been released, this tragedy follows two other mass shootings in California that occurred this week: the Monterey Park Massacre and the Half…
It’s 10:30 a.m. on a crisp Monday morning. Students, fresh out of class, filter into Dimnent Chapel. The pews quickly fill, and it is only a matter of time before the first chord is played, the first voice raised in worship. Live music, performed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Chapel services, along with their Sunday night…
Environmental stewardship can often feel like a daunting task. There are so many different pieces to the puzzle that is sustainable living and trying to make change all by oneself is an uphill battle. Fortunately, an organization exists that works to coordinate student efforts and ensure the sustainability of the Hope College community. Enter: Hope…
On Jan. 19, 2023, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced that she would not be seeking re-election for another term. Since Ardern was widely praised during her time in office, this news was shocking to the public. Ardern spoke candidly about her reason for leaving, claiming that she did not have enough energy to…
On Jan. 2, a shockwave came during a NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills which was set to be the biggest game in Monday Night Football history. During the first quarter, Damar Hamlin–a safety for the Bills–took a hit to the chest after tackling the Bengals player, Tee Higgins. Although Hamlin…
Holland’s annual Kerstmarkt is open again for the 2022 season. Kerstmarkt, or Christmas Market in Dutch, is a favorite Holland area tradition to celebrate the holiday season. This year’s market will be open on weekends from November 19 to December 10. The Kerstmarkt is located where the Holland Farmers Market is located, the 8th St….
On Nov 15, former president Donald Trump officially announced that he will be running for president in the 2024 election. The news came as a shock to many who assumed that the rumors were just speculation, but Trump had been dropping hints up to the day of the announcement. Three weeks ago, during a rally…