Though it seemed to be a quiet, snow-laden Saturday night outside of the DeWitt Tennis Center, there was a different scene inside: nine courts reverberated with the popping sounds of paddles making contact with pickleballs, background music played in the background, and occasional shouts of dismay or delight filled the air after successful plays. One…
The past week has been busy for many students, as the Greek Life sorority and fraternity rushing season continues on! Here at Hope College, Greek Life offers students an opportunity to engage with other students and to find a sense of belonging within their community. There are seven sororities and five fraternities on campus. The…
By: Carter Speelman The prospect of finding work upon the completion of a degree program at a college or university has always been a daunting task, but I propose that it is getting harder and harder each year. The state of the economy at the time of graduation has always been a leading factor in…
While the wintery conditions may spell out a dreary day for some students, for others, the snow pileup breeds opportunity for creativity and religious expression. Pictured below is an altar made out of snow, ice and slush. The two architects behind this project, William Hurley (’25) and Andrew Hoeksema (’25), detailed how the “Ice Altar”…
On Jan. 20, 2024, Strike Time Dance Company put on a fabulous performance titled “Dancing Through the Pages,” a multimedia production combining dancing, Dr. Seuss and drawing lessons (among other things) for an immensely creative show and an all-around good time. The show began with Aiden Prince (‘26) coming onstage as the narrator of the production,…
Although the holidays are over, Hope College is committed to maintaining a culture full of gratitude and generosity year-round. Centered around these two qualities, Hope Forward – a donor-funded economic tuition model – has allowed the community of Hope to step into this attitude together: students, faculty and alumni alike. Hope Forward, proposed by President…
Author: Gabriel Wolthuis “Christian” music often gets a bad rap for always having the same melodies, the same beats, and interchangeable lyrics full of cliches. This is a stereotype that can largely be attributed to Christian radio stations and the huge influence a small number of churches have on corporate worship music, but look just…
On Nov. 16, 2023 the 30 Major League Baseball owners all unanimously voted to approve the Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas. This comes after a multiyear battle between the Oakland faithful, majority owner John Fischer and the city of Oakland. “Today marks a significant moment for our franchise, and it’s met with mixed emotions…
If students take the time to check “This Week at Hope” emails, they may see consistent updates from Student Congress. While most students are familiar with hearing about Student Congress, few really know what Student Congress’ involvement on campus looks like. Student Congress serves as a bridge between faculty and students. It can serve as…
Many years ago, when I was just getting started on Instagram, I saw a clip of The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah interviewing a woman wearing a hijab. The woman claimed that hijabs are actually empowering for women because it privatizes their sexuality. She continued that if women with private sexualities are powerless, it means that…