When the stomachs of students at Hope start to rumble, the following question is imminent: “Cook or Phelps?” The debate rages as to which is superior. There runs a long list of characteristics in question when deciding where to feast: more options? better food quality? more choice in seating? What could be a daily decision…
Almost as iconic as the Flying Dutchman, the black squirrels of Hope College are well-known around campus for their abundance and surprisingly friendly nature. “The squirrels have kind of been a part of Hope culture in that everyone comments on them and how weird they are,” said sophomore Kianna Novak. As a result, it is…
Have you ever had something you needed to get off your chest, but didn’t know who to tell? Do you ever feel the need to voice your opinion but don’t know how to make your voice heard? Look no further than Dear Anchor, a section of Voices that will publish open letters written by students…
As this new school year begins, Hope College is in the process of welcoming and inaugurating a brand new president. The student body was sad to say good-bye to Dennis and Betty Voskuil at the end of last semester, but it is already apparent that the campus is a-buzz about President Scogin and his family….
As I sit down to write this piece, probably the last I’ll ever publish in the Anchor, I’m feeling a mixture of emotions. I’m sure many other seniors have been feeling that internal churning, too. On top of that, I’m listening to Liza Anne’s 2018 album “Fine but Dying,” which is almost too aptly titled…
We’ve all heard the old saying “you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” I thought for a while that must refer to the devastating feeling of breaking up with your first boyfriend or accidentally spending the entirety of your first paycheck, but after I fractured my L1 vertebrae, I gained a much different…
The following interviews were with Chandler Alberda (President for the 2019-2020 year), Aubrey Wilson (VP for the 2019-2020 year), Chris Wood (Parlimentary) and Mattie Miktika (Junior class rep) What are you excited for as you step into your new position next year? Wilson: I haven’t been on the executive board yet, so I’m excited to…
In order for a peace process to even commence, involved leaders must engage in a major shift in thinking. Both Israel and the United States both have leaders who hold far-right mindsets and whose actions may have longterm damaging consequences. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s official capital has further alienated Palestinians…
Editor’s note: The following interview was with members of the the Family Relations Committe for Dance Marathon: Addison Duda, Anna Brady, and Riley Schmitz What does your committee do for the families? Duda: Our committee puts on events throughout the year for the families, so in the fall and the spring we have one event…
Editor’s note: The following interview was with Justin Merriman, a senior and music minor at Hope College. How have the changes within the music department affected you as a music student? Fortunately, I completed my music minor a semester before any of these changes started to occur. Thus, my [music] education was not impacted. What…