Now that Spring break has ended, the topic of conversation amongst many students has swiftly changed from upcoming spring break plans to upcoming summer plans. Hope was no different seventeen years ago. In the spring of 2007, sophomore Caitlin Boersma had been pondering plans for summer until she stumbled upon a summer camp fair outside…
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence. has been at the cornerstone of many nuanced conversations of 2024. Open AI’s Chat GPT and DALL·E 3 software has created many new opportunities for users to explore all that AI has to offer. However, as the line between AI as an academic tool and AI as an academic crutch…
Beyond the spotlight’s glow and the curtain’s rise lies a community of performers whose stories often remain untold. While the performing arts often unite audiences, it is the intricate tapestry of camaraderie, competition and collaboration among those on stage that truly reveals the community of those who perform. I talked to two performing arts minors…
Oftentimes, we may hear or read quotes related to kindness telling us to “be kind” or “show kindness.” However, it may be difficult to know in what ways to express kindness or if our kindness truly affects others. In light of Random Acts of Kindness Day coming up on Feb. 17, I talked with some…
If the way to a man’s heart is through food, then the way to an American’s heart is through the success of their favorite sports team. And, perhaps, a bit of food. According to the National Football League, more than 200 million families across America and throughout the world tuned into CBS last night to…
The spring semester kickstarts many old and new traditions at Hope, but perhaps one of the most memorable is rush season. Have you ever wondered how today’s Greek life stacks up to the good ol’ days? I talked to two alumni who were involved in the Greek life traditions during their college years and compared…
According to the Association of Medical Colleges, approximately five percent of America’s practicing doctors are Black/African American. With Black History Month kicking off on Thursday, I sat down with a couple of pre-med African American Hope students to discuss this percentage gap, their inspirations and how they hope to inspire others in their prospective medical…
While the wintery conditions may spell out a dreary day for some students, for others, the snow pileup breeds opportunity for creativity and religious expression. Pictured below is an altar made out of snow, ice and slush. The two architects behind this project, William Hurley (’25) and Andrew Hoeksema (’25), detailed how the “Ice Altar”…
Although the holidays are over, Hope College is committed to maintaining a culture full of gratitude and generosity year-round. Centered around these two qualities, Hope Forward – a donor-funded economic tuition model – has allowed the community of Hope to step into this attitude together: students, faculty and alumni alike. Hope Forward, proposed by President…
If students take the time to check “This Week at Hope” emails, they may see consistent updates from Student Congress. While most students are familiar with hearing about Student Congress, few really know what Student Congress’ involvement on campus looks like. Student Congress serves as a bridge between faculty and students. It can serve as…