On Sep. 26, Hope College hosted its annual Critical Issues Symposium (CIS), a day dedicated to intentional engagement and critical reflection of current issues facing our society and world. Spearheaded by Hope’s Student Congress, with the help of the Provost and other campus offices, the event consisted of various talks revolving around the theme of…
Lights, camera, and…action! Students of Hope College had the pleasure of witnessing several shows this weekend as the Student Activities Committee (SAC) presented Twisters, a new blockbuster hit, and the Knickerbocker Theatre presented Bridgman Packer Dance as a part of Hope’s Great Performance Series. Seeing green and yellow in the sky may signal a twister…
Guest Writer: Lauren Carpenter (’26); Vox Populi Communication & Design Co-Chair Nearly three months after the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season, Tuesday, Sep. 10 saw Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump go head-to-head in Philadelphia. This debate marked the first time that the current Vice President and the former…
At the beginning of last school year, Hope College’s Symphony Orchestra found itself face to face with the man who would spend the next twelve months revolutionizing it. Samuel Pang, conductor, violist and theologian, has brought the dedication and energy that the orchestra needed to create some incredible progress. Born and raised in Hong Kong,…
Attention all art enthusiasts! ArtPrize, a festival and competition created in 2009 that showcases art in Grand Rapids, is finally here! Through September 28, you can see art that, as Grand Rapids magazine states, “promises to be more dynamic and immersive than ever before, with over 950 artists showcasing their work across 165 venues throughout…
To kick off the fall season, Hope College’s Student Activities Committee (SAC) hosted their annual Fall Fest at the Post Family Farm. Students who attended had the opportunity to paint pumpkins, enjoy apple cider and donuts, make s’mores, take a hayride, go through a corn maze, learn line dancing and explore the farm! There were…
At 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2021, the last United States Military planes left the Kabul airport in Kabul Afghanistan, marking the end of the twenty years of military occupation and political strife known as the ‘War on Terror.’ Thirteen U.S. servicemen were killed in the haphazard operation in which U.S. military personnel, U.S. citizens,…
“Awful.” “…really sad for the innocent people who are dying.” “…wishing people could talk instead of using explosives.” These are comments from Hope Students on the recent explosions in Lebanon. Tucked next to Syria, Israel and Jordan, we can find Lebanon, a small country that is unexpectedly facing war with Israel. Recently, America has heard…
There are many key qualities that earmark Hope College with academic and social prestige. Yet, there is one element of Hope that cannot be measured in numbers, or be fully contained in a written review. This element is the faith community here at Hope. This year, new leadership has arrived on campus. In a recent…
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…