These days, it is a common sentiment across every demographic that we live in an age of political polarization rarely seen in politics. The ability to reach out and communicate about daily events to any given stranger has become notably strained, boding poorly for the common American and their ability to come to a reasonable…
As Jaipur, the city that has welcomed me since I first arrived, spins with the lights and life of Diwali, I feel myself trying to hang onto a constant, to slow down. I know I just got over the halfway point. I know I still have a month and a half left. I know there…
I grew up in the flatlands of Indiana with little reference to just how high a mountain could be. I have been given the opportunity to travel around and see the rocky skyline of Arizona and the winding pine-covered mountains of the Adirondacks. However, neither of these experiences could have prepared me for the Himalayas….
Sports Evangelism to Equip Disciples (SEED) is an immersion trip opportunity offered to student-athletes at Hope College. Through this trip, athletes are able to travel to locations such as Africa or Costa Rica to share their love for sports and Jesus. According to SEED’s website, the group’s mission is “to equip Hope College student-athletes to…
The hours for accessing the Dow and Devos fieldhouse this week have been changed from 1 to 11 p.m. to 3 to 8 p.m. This is in order to accommodate and allow practice for multiple teams of European athletes arriving for a weightlifting challenge: “The World’s Great Hunkfest.” The competition features men-of-might lifting weights, reading…
Nykerk is one of the most anticipated events of homecoming weekend, or, for some, the whole year. For 84 years, Hope College has continued the tradition of this fine arts competition between freshman and sophomore women. Nykerk contains three aspects: song, oration and play. Each is lead by student-coaches who help bring together the act….
A culture filled with glossy magazines and plastic people causes much of the Western world to view food through a distorted lens. Whether it is by not eating enough, eating too much or simply not recognizing the foods being chewed and swallowed, there lies a great disconnect between the energy exuded thanks to food and…
Hope College is known for having a wide variety of majors. However, one that is not always talked about is the theater major. Riley Wilson (’21) did not initially set out to be a theater major but is thrilled he did. Initially, Wilson looked at small, Christian, liberal arts colleges and fell in love with…
I volunteered every week at Fighting Words, which is a creative writing program for disadvantaged kids. Prior to coming to Ireland to study and volunteer in fall of 2017, I did not really know what to expect from Fighting Words. I did some background research prior to starting, but when I arrived for my first…
Student: Brianne Crouse Class: 2019 Major: Psychology This year, Brianne is working on an internship at the Center for Women in Transition. She is super excited to learn more about her field and what she is passionate about as well as make a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence and sexual…