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…
How did you decide on your major? It’s a question often asked after the standard ‘What’s your major?’, and a far more interesting one. Did a younger version of yourself have your sights set on teaching, or did life’s events sway and shape your interests? Maybe you chose Hope for their nursing program, or maybe…
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 did this last year, and I hated it,” said Ayden Albright (’24) as the opening line of his one-act comedy skit performed at this year’s talent show. “I’m doing it this year, though, because I could win $200. I could get a big bad textbook with that.” For the spontaneous and entertaining nature of…
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,…