Forty-five percent of college students report experiencing chronic stress, or stress above the average level, according to data from The American Institute of Stress. At Hope College, that would be roughly 1,500 students out of 3,400. Stress for this grouping of students may occur on an everyday basis for prolonged periods of time. While being…
In Hong Kong, China, crowds wait in line in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of the region’s most popular destinations. A reporter dressed in red addresses the crowd, and the people cheer and wave in response. The streets are decked in red decorations and signs. In just a few hours, elaborate floats, dances, and music performances…
Communal living undoubtedly gives way to unforgettable moments: late-night talks in your Dykstra cluster, early-morning stomping from your upstairs neighbors, and mysterious clumps of hair on the floor of your shower. As the weather gets colder and the sound of coughing and sniffling gets louder, the annual paranoia of getting sick sets in, too. Last…
“The joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength.” Sound familiar? If you recognize these lyrics from Chapel– they might have been sung by the first in the alphabetic worship team trio, Team X. Co-leader and keyboard player Noah Wolfert (’25) described Team X’s music style as “slow and reflective,” and…
“Even in places like prison, you can find purpose.” – Hope-Western Prison Program student, 2023 Imagine waking up and being handed a detailed itinerary that plans out your day. In the morning you go to the chow hall for breakfast, then you can go to the school building. After that you might visit the chow…
“Goofy, fun and amazing.” This is how Noah Hayes (’26), an electric guitarist for the worship team, described his team, team Y. Team Y is one of the three worship teams at Hope that make up the larger worship community. Team X, Y, and Z alternate playing at Chapel and at the Gathering. This week,…
The Pull is a Hope tradition dating 127 years. Every fall, the Even and Odd Year teams go head-to-head pulling hand-to-hand against each other. On Saturday, Sep. 28, the 127th Pull took place just past Athletic Fields West. To prepare for the three-hour-long tug, each team practices extensively for the first month of the semester. Leading…
There are many key qualities that earmark Hope College with academic and social prestige. Yet, there is one element of Hope that cannot be measured in numbers, or be fully contained in a written review. This element is the faith community here at Hope. This year, new leadership has arrived on campus. In a recent…
Birkenstocks, Uggs, hoodies, and sweatpants have all but taken over student attire by this time of year. But not everyone has succumbed to the comfy clothes epidemic. Standing proud is a polished, suit-wearing anomaly. Meet Sam Byrne (’27), a freshman who treats every day like it is presentation day when it comes to dress. The…
Oftentimes, the conversations that are the most needed are also the most difficult to have. While discourse involving the stories of survivors of sexual and domestic violence may feel uncomfortable to talk about, conversation is paramount to raising awareness, creating community, and validating survivors’ stories. On April fifth, Students Teaching and Empowering Peers (STEP) hosted…