Following a year filled with political intrigue and controversy in which passionate presidential primaries shocked the nation, I found myself pondering the place of politics and government in our nation. As a political science and philosophy double major, I have always been fascinated by the inner workings of our nation’s government, and my three years…
On Saturday, Sept. 3, Hope College students joined Holland residents for the 51st annual Hope/Holland Community Day. It was a celebration of the close relationship between the city of Holland and Hope College and a great event to attend this Labor Day weekend. Community Day benefited from great weather. The picnic on the DeVos…
Yearlong redesign of new website officially launched Monday As many students now know, Hope has decided to leave KnowHope behind and create something a little different called inHope. The new website, in.hope.edu, became the new official website for students, staff and faculty on Monday. It includes many new features that make it easier to…
National polls show Clinton lead, though changes may occur According to the latest national polls mentioned in the New York Times, democratic nominee Hillary Clinton currently has an 89 percent chance of winning the race for the presidency, with a national polling average of 44 percent over Donald Trump’s average of 39…
In the early morning of Aug. 24th, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit a series of mountainous towns in central Italy. At least 247 have been killed, many more are injured and 2,000 people are left homeless. While this was the major one, several strong aftershocks ranging from 4.0 to 5.5 occurred throughout the day. The…
ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, previously known as ISIS, the Islamic state of Iraq and Syria, is a terrorist organization that gained notoriety during Syria’s civil war in 2012. Since then, ISIL has become the largest, wealthiest terrorist organization in history. With assets of over $2 billion and more…
As the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics come to a close, a buzz of excitement is left surrounding the citizens of Brazil. It has left the population wondering if this prestigious event will put Brazil on the world stage or leave them with empty stadiums and substantial debt. It is no secret that countries rarely…
Imagine spending hours in world-class art museums, hiking with Dr. Stephen Hemenway and considering gelato its own food group. These are just a few things one might encounter during the Vienna Summer School. Hope College Vienna Summer School celebrated its 60th year this past summer. Dr. Hemenway of the English Department has led this program…
NIH celebrates discovery of double-helix as well as the completion of the human genome project The double helix structure of deoxyribonucleic acid’s (DNA) is one of the most wellknown hallmarks of modern science, particularly among the biological sciences. On April 25, 1953, the structure of DNA was revealed to the public at large in…
Public backlash causes EPA to put brakes on new rule that would have prevented vehicle modification After sharp national backlash from racing fans, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrew a proposed regulation that could have effectively banned the majority of U.S. auto racing. Last year the EPA proposed a relatively obscure new rule that…