*This is part of The Ranchor issue of The Anchor, which is a satire edition of our student newspaper. None of this article is meant to be taken as fact.* By: Vanilla Brown Sugah Educate. Engage. Inspire. Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM) opened in September 2015. The museum was developed to engage faculty and students from…
It seems that American foreign focus has shifted to the east in recent months and for good reason. With rising tensions between the U.S. and both China and Russia, it is wise to be watching the east. This week offers another interesting turn of events in the east, one whose consequences have yet to be…
Time to cheer and shout Hope College. Spring break is almost here, starting on March 17 at 8 a.m. until March 27 at 8 a.m. But just before that, students must focus on those last assignments, exams and papers coming up. Take advantage of Hope’s resources to finish that to-do list and make this spring…
“LinkedIn really helps students bring their resume to life,” career counselor Megan Fisher said. If anyone knows about LinkedIn, it is Fisher from Hope College’s Career Development Center. Fisher regularly works with students who want to connect with Hope alumni in a field he or she is interested in. Used by many employers and job-seekers…
The story of the boy who cries wolf is a timeless tale; while it is typically applied when instructing children on the importance of asking for help or accusing someone (likely an older brother) of some heinous crime against them, it is equally applicable in today’s overly sensationalized world. Last week, the media organization Wikileaks…
President Donald Trump’s reconstruction of Obamacare leaves several in disagreement of its benefits In an ideal world, generosity would be the backbone of America. People would work and strive toward their highest potential, the poor would be humble and thankful and the rich would share their wealth with no governmental force. People would support the…
We have all recently learned of the death of Ruth Upadhyaya. Please send prayers and nurturing thoughts to Ruth’s family and friends. We all may be struck with grief and confusion. It is a difficult time for us all as well. Whether you understand what it is to lose a loved one or have not…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) Hope College’s Dance Marathon was a success, reaching $13,000 over the initial goal. Thank you to all the dancers, moralers, supporters and local businesses who played a role in this year’s 24-hour marathon. This year, Hope raised a record-shattering $275,574.18 for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. The children’s hospital in Grand…
On Thursday, Feb. 2, Snap Inc. released their initial public offering of market stocks to the New York Stock Exchange or NYSE with its trading value reaching to $24.48 a share. This sale of SNAP is the largest since Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba’s IPO in 2014. Snap’s offering price on Wednesday was $17 a share,…
Social media has quickly become one of the most powerful platforms on the planet for marketing, networking and social connection. With billions of users across the planet and several social media websites, it is hard, if not impossible, to mitigate the extreme impact that these internet networks have had on the world. These trends have…