Guest Writer: Samantha Eriks (’27) My Octobers at Hope College have been marked by many things: the slow and beautiful changing of the leaves, study sessions in the Pine Grove as classes get busier and time spent laughing with friends as we embrace the beauty of fall in Michigan. And yet, the thing that’s filled…
Guest Writer: MJ Howes (’26) How is it that a season lasting just four weeks can leave such a profound impact on its members? Having now witnessed Nykerk as both a playgirl and play coach, I feel EVEN more amazed at and grateful for its beauty. Spirit: There is an energy embodied in the Nykerk…
Guest writer: Madeline From (’26) ‘Tis the season of yards adorned with political signs, the sweet songs of campaign ads, and election talk galore! Understandably, there’s a growing sense of burnout mixed in with the anticipation. With only a few days left in the election season and the potential for a contentious, drawn out result…
Guest writer: Chloe Meengs (’24) I competed in The Pull for the first time as a sophomore in 2021. I was a loud and proud morale for the 2-4 Pull Team. Since then, just over three years have passed, and my love for the tradition is somehow still growing exponentially. The lessons I learned through…
Guest writer: Sadee Zeller (’25)We stood there in a circle, our 2-7 coaching staff, as the maroon and gold of our coaches whom we learned everything from and alumni from years and years past flooded the practice field. Holding hands, we prayed together, with the entire team of 2-7 surrounding us, knees and boots splotchy…
Guest Writer: Lauren Henderson (’26); English education and biology double minor Over the last few years, there has been a rise in alternative forms of education such as project-based learning, virtual schooling and community-based education programs. One reason for this sudden surge is that as new generations of students enter education, their parents are realizing…
Guest Writer: Lauren Carpenter (’26); Vox Populi Communication & Design Co-Chair Nearly three months after the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season, Tuesday, Sep. 10 saw Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head in Philadelphia. This debate marked the first time that the current Vice President and the former…
As someone with very limited musical experience and technical knowledge, the world of orchestras, bands, choirs and ensembles tends to blend together in my mind in a confusing heap. When someone says they have orchestra practice later, my response typically consists of a nod and a question about what instrument they play. The person answers,…
Saying “my dad used to play in the NFL” is my favorite party trick. As a woman and a fairly active sports fan and observer, I naturally bring up current sporting events in my conversations. Obviously, not everyone keeps up with sports—or the same types of sports and leagues for that matter. Therefore, each conversation…
Author: William Hurley Recently, many public figures have called for the legal protection of In Vitro Fertilization (I.V.F.) in the wake of the Alabama Supreme Court’s ruling that human embryos are considered legal persons. This ruling has the effect of potentially shutting down I.V.F. clinics. Not surprisingly, many Democrats, including President Biden, have voiced their…