This past November, Hope College had the privilege of hiring a new Chaplain of Discipleship named Charly Pena. Charly is a husband to Diana Jacqueline and a father to his three beloved daughters, Emily Christine, Angela Sophia, and Vivianna Valentina. Charly is a lover of Greek food (especially during his time in Greece with his…
On January 16th, Hope College celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hope held its first Dr. Martin Luther King Day Leadership Summit throughout the day with a variety of events and sessions for students and faculty and even members of the public to attend. The day…
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…
Environmental stewardship can often feel like a daunting task. There are so many different pieces to the puzzle that is sustainable living and trying to make change all by oneself is an uphill battle. Fortunately, an organization exists that works to coordinate student efforts and ensure the sustainability of the Hope College community. Enter: Hope…
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…
On Jan. 19, 2023, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced that she would not be seeking re-election for another term. Since Ardern was widely praised during her time in office, this news was shocking to the public. Ardern spoke candidly about her reason for leaving, claiming that she did not have enough energy to…
On Jan. 2, a shockwave came during a NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills which was set to be the biggest game in Monday Night Football history. During the first quarter, Damar Hamlin–a safety for the Bills–took a hit to the chest after tackling the Bengals player, Tee Higgins. Although Hamlin…
Hope College Theatre Department attended the Region 3 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Jan. 11-15. At this festival, there are workshops for all facets of the field such as playwriting, design, directing and acting. There are also competitions that students participate in such as Design Storm, National Playwriting Program and The Irene Ryan Acting…
Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever is the sequel to the original Black Panther. This movie was dedicated to Chadwick Boseman after his sudden death due to colon cancer in 2020. In the movie, the people of Wakanda are forced to move on from the death of Boseman’s character King T’Challa quickly in order to protect their…
On Oct. 21, countless fans stayed up until late hours of the night to be one of the first to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album, “Midnights.” Within days after the new album release, Swift announced her next tour which would include songs from all eras of her music. Fans were over the moon as…