By: Tori Rathkamp ’25 Stop and reflect upon your life as a Hope College student. You’re attending a prestigious institution of higher learning. Life presents challenges, but they’re mostly manageable. You’re excited about getting some R&R (rest and relaxation) over the weekend or maybe you’re anxious about exams. Perhaps you’re nervous about how the four-to-three…
Written by: Emily Damstra (‘23) Hope College promotes the slogan: “The Hope Difference.” Hope’s website gives the definition of the difference as “the rigorous Christian academics and Christian community prepare Hope grads for a life of leadership and service.” As I am a senior preparing to graduate this May, I have thought about what has…
Let me paint you a picture of my view out of the window on the first floor in Martha Miller. 2pm. I just walked to class with my fur hood all the way up, winter hat underneath, knee length coat zipped to the top, $20 black fashion boots that double as winter boots laced up…
Telehealth refers to virtual appointments between a patient and a medical professional such as a doctor or counselor. These consultations may take place through video platforms, phone calls or other digital mediums. Generally, all medical professionals must be licensed by the state in which their patients are currently residing in or traveling through. Throughout the…
Andy Stanley, a pastor in Atlanta, says “Difference is inevitable, but division is a choice.”Our nation has clearly chosen division. Tragically, the Christian Church seems to have made the same choice. I believe difference is not just inevitable: It is beautiful. God uniquely knit each of us together, and His vision is that we would…
Elon Musk buying Twitter is like if the least funny person you know started running a comedy club. Elon Musk buying Twitter is like when your friend’s rich dad tells you “John Wick” is the greatest movie of all time. Elon Musk buying Twitter is like “CODA” winning Best Picture. I’ve thought about tweeting all…
The weeks leading up to the midterm elections predicted a “red wave” throughout the country, especially in historically blue districts. These predictions were the result of increasing dissatisfaction with the Biden administration, especially pertaining to recent events in Afghanistan and widespread inflation. There is also frustration with democratic leaders in states that have high crime…
Classes had just let out for the summer, and I was catching up on some work. I needed some staples, and it was late at night, so I drove to the gas station down the street from my apartment. On my way inside the gas station, I walked by two gentlemen sitting on the ground….
As the fun-filled holiday of Halloween approaches, it is good to remind ourselves of what we as Christians are and should be celebrating. Halloween, a contraction of the words “Hallows” and “Eve”—hallows meaning holy—is the eve of All Saints Day (all Hallows’ Day). This is a Christian holiday on which we celebrate all the Saints…
Student Activities Committee (SAC) is a group of students that work together to plan, organize and oversee the activities provided for Hope College students. I joined SAC during my sophomore year because I thought all of the members were so bubbly, nice and fun to be around. Even though it was the peak of COVID-19,…