Birkenstocks, Uggs, hoodies, and sweatpants have all but taken over student attire by this time of year. But not everyone has succumbed to the comfy clothes epidemic. Standing proud is a polished, suit-wearing anomaly. Meet Sam Byrne (’27), a freshman who treats every day like it is presentation day when it comes to dress. The…
Oftentimes, the conversations that are the most needed are also the most difficult to have. While discourse involving the stories of survivors of sexual and domestic violence may feel uncomfortable to talk about, conversation is paramount to raising awareness, creating community, and validating survivors’ stories. On April fifth, Students Teaching and Empowering Peers (STEP) hosted…
I got my first job the summer after I turned sixteen working as a lifeguard. Since then, I have been a lifeguard every summer in some capacity. Last summer, I was a counselor in addition to my lifeguard role at the overnight summer camp I worked at. Camp Beechpoint is specifically catered towards inner-city kids,…
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, it is imperative to delve into the often-overlooked contributions of America’s First Ladies, shaping not only the White House but the course of women’s history itself. The Anchor asked some students on campus about their favorite First Ladies and received insightful feedback about their choices. First, Anchor…
Why would anyone choose to give up the daily comforts of an American college student? Over 200 Hope College students are finding out as they embark on their Exodus 90 and Genesis 90 journeys this spring. In the last few years, the Christian sphere has been influenced by the creation of the Exodus 90 challenge….
Now that Spring break has ended, the topic of conversation amongst many students has swiftly changed from upcoming spring break plans to upcoming summer plans. Hope was no different seventeen years ago. In the spring of 2007, sophomore Caitlin Boersma had been pondering plans for summer until she stumbled upon a summer camp fair outside…
The emergence of Artificial Intelligence. has been at the cornerstone of many nuanced conversations of 2024. Open AI’s Chat GPT and DALL·E 3 software has created many new opportunities for users to explore all that AI has to offer. However, as the line between AI as an academic tool and AI as an academic crutch…
Beyond the spotlight’s glow and the curtain’s rise lies a community of performers whose stories often remain untold. While the performing arts often unite audiences, it is the intricate tapestry of camaraderie, competition and collaboration among those on stage that truly reveals the community of those who perform. I talked to two performing arts minors…
Oftentimes, we may hear or read quotes related to kindness telling us to “be kind” or “show kindness.” However, it may be difficult to know in what ways to express kindness or if our kindness truly affects others. In light of Random Acts of Kindness Day coming up on Feb. 17, I talked with some…
If the way to a man’s heart is through food, then the way to an American’s heart is through the success of their favorite sports team. And, perhaps, a bit of food. According to the National Football League, more than 200 million families across America and throughout the world tuned into CBS last night to…