If you’re anything like me, you were not the kid in the tour group who thought, “Oh boy!” when the campus guide walked you through the lobby of the Dow Center at Hope College. The building itself is not an architectural wonder, and its amenities appeal mostly to fitness buffs and people who like to…
With winter in full swing and gloomy days taking over, it can be challenging to stay positive. Combine that with the stress of a new semester starting, and you have a concoction of negative brain fog. Here’s something that can benefit you and your brain in the midst of stress: art. “I think [art] can…
The first few weeks of a New Year leave many wandering back to the first day of school: the goals have been written out, the books have been purchased, and the schedules are highlighted to greet the unexpected with ease. The management firm of FranklinCovey predicts that, on average, the majority of New Year’s resolutions…
Finals week is different for everyone. Whether you are writing copious amounts of final papers, studying for five exams, preparing for presentations or all of the above, stress levels are rising among college students everywhere. Not only does everyone’s week look different when it comes to various assignments and exam formats/ schedules, but each student…
As the holiday season is upon us, the amount of Christmas decorations being put up, holiday treats being baked, and wintery traditions being fulfilled increases exponentially. Although some people like to stick to their long-term traditions, it may be hard to do everything the same each year. Especially in college, trying to keep up the…
Entering your twenties can be an exciting and scary time. With college in full swing and the impending stresses of adulthood morphing into a whirlwind of a time period, life can get messy. Being 20 means that you are far beyond your high school years, and well on your way to becoming an expert at…
Thanksgiving is next Thursday, and while many students plan to go home for the holiday, others may have no other choice but to stay at school. Furthermore, some may chose to stay at school in order to avoid travels and stay on top of things. Either way, Thanksgiving should not be left un-celebrated. This does…
As “spooky season” has come to an end, the snow has begun to fall and suddenly, the holiday season is upon us. Whether you believe the passing of Halloween means it is time for Thanksgiving or Christmas or neither, it is hard to deny the fact that we are close to the most festive time…
The cold season is upon us, and anyone familiar with West Michigan knows that it is not a brief season. Sadly, the snow begins in November and ends in March (sometimes April). To some, playing outside in the snow or participating in winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding is highly appealing. This is a…
The FDA is banning all Halloween candy this year because of the growing sugar addiction crisis among children. Instead of handing out candy, parents are being told to give out fruits and vegetables. Halloween will be all tricks and no treats this year. Stores will be prohibited from selling bulk bags of Halloween candy. There…