This past week, Hope College had visitors from all around the world. Visitors from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America all came together at Hope’s International Food Fair. The International Food fair takes place at Hope once a year to share culture and community with one another through food and it has been a Hope…
On Monday, February 13 there was an active shooting on our doorstep. Michigan StateUniversity tragically lost the lives of three college students: Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner, andArielle Anderson. Not only were these students innocently killed, but five other students wereharmed and they are currently seeking medical attention. Not only is the country and state at…
Valentine’s Day has just passed and was celebrated by couples, friends, lots of galentines, andHope Advocates for Sustainability (HAS). You may be thinking: “What… Hope Advocates forSustainability?” Yes! HAS put on a spectacular event right before break to send Hope Collegeinto the Valentine’s Day Spirit. Valentine’s Day is filled with consumers buying gifts that range…
If you have been around Hope College, you will know that rush season is underway. The last two and half weeks have consisted of a variety of sororities, fraternities and students taking part in events, and lots of getting to know one another. Hope College’s campus has seven sororities consisting of: Alpha Gamma Phi ΑΓΦ,…
OPUS is Hope College’s literary and arts magazine. Beginning in 1954, OPUS continues to showcase visual art, poetry, and prose in issues published each semester. Eileen Ellis (‘23) is a senior at Hope College and is the Co-Editor of OPUS. Ellis is majoring in English with an emphasis in creative writing. Ellis is one of…
This past November, Hope College had the privilege of hiring a new Chaplain of Discipleship named Charly Pena. Charly is a husband to Diana Jacqueline and a father to his three beloved daughters, Emily Christine, Angela Sophia, and Vivianna Valentina. Charly is a lover of Greek food (especially during his time in Greece with his…
On January 16th, Hope College celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hope held its first Dr. Martin Luther King Day Leadership Summit throughout the day with a variety of events and sessions for students and faculty and even members of the public to attend. The day…
On November 30th, 2021 a mass shooting at Oxford High School took the lives of four students: Hana St. Juliana, Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, and Justin Shilling. Six students and one teacher were also injured and nearly 1,800 students were left traumatized. We, Natalie Schiller and Rachel Wozniak, are both survivors of the Oxford School…
National Hispanic Heritage Month was first proclaimed by President George H.W. Bush on September 14th, 1989, and has been celebrated ever since. Taking place from September 15th to October 15th, Hispanic Heritage month celebrates and recognizes diverse cultures and the history of the Latino community. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American…
The Phelps Scholars Program (PSP) welcomes all students who have an interest in growing their knowledge of cultures, learning about those with different backgrounds than their own and being a part of a diverse community. Not only does the PSP develop relationships outside of Hope with off-campus trips, but there is a community that builds…