Yearlong redesign of new website officially launched Monday As many students now know, Hope has decided to leave KnowHope behind and create something a little different called inHope. The new website, in.hope.edu, became the new official website for students, staff and faculty on Monday. It includes many new features that make it easier to…
After decades of not officially having one and settling for the fun and thrill of intramural sports, a remarkable group of guys here at Hope College have decided to come together to start a Men’s volleyball club. Still in its preliminary stages, the Hope Men’s volleyball club is pioneered by Travis Wallace (’18), Jon…
National polls show Clinton lead, though changes may occur According to the latest national polls mentioned in the New York Times, democratic nominee Hillary Clinton currently has an 89 percent chance of winning the race for the presidency, with a national polling average of 44 percent over Donald Trump’s average of 39…
In the early morning of Aug. 24th, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit a series of mountainous towns in central Italy. At least 247 have been killed, many more are injured and 2,000 people are left homeless. While this was the major one, several strong aftershocks ranging from 4.0 to 5.5 occurred throughout the day. The…
ISIL, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, previously known as ISIS, the Islamic state of Iraq and Syria, is a terrorist organization that gained notoriety during Syria’s civil war in 2012. Since then, ISIL has become the largest, wealthiest terrorist organization in history. With assets of over $2 billion and more…
Summer 2016 brought the world to Brazil as many nations competed for glory in the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The Olympics are always surrounded with some form of controversy, usually regarding the city or country they’re in and the economic or ecological capabilities of the home country. However, at the end of the…
1. Gilmore Girls With the reboot T-minus 86 days away, this is a must-watch on Netflix. This 90 minute, four part series comes nine years after the series finale. The seven-season show follows Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and their unlikely mother-daughter friendship through the ups and downs of life, which includes estranged family, dating, high…
Every person passionate about music should be pumped for the concert line-up this semester at Hope College, which will include a wide range of incredibly talented musicians. The Concert Series, hosted by the Student Activities Committee, consistently brings in artists that both cater to what students are interested in and challenge the music students…
As the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics come to a close, a buzz of excitement is left surrounding the citizens of Brazil. It has left the population wondering if this prestigious event will put Brazil on the world stage or leave them with empty stadiums and substantial debt. It is no secret that countries rarely…
Imagine spending hours in world-class art museums, hiking with Dr. Stephen Hemenway and considering gelato its own food group. These are just a few things one might encounter during the Vienna Summer School. Hope College Vienna Summer School celebrated its 60th year this past summer. Dr. Hemenway of the English Department has led this program…