The new and soon-to-be releases that every avid novel-lover will be purchasing at the bookstore this year Bookworms, rejoice. This year a plethora of highly anticipated books from poets and novelists are set to be released. The issues addressed in these upcoming paperbacks include everything from race, young love and loss. Here are a couple…
Tony Monaco and Rhonda Edgington will present an organ concert titled “Tony and Rhonda Go to Church” on Thursday, Feb. 9. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Admission is free, and the performance is open to the public. The concert…
Upon graduating college, students of all majors, minors and degree specializations must make the choice between private and public sector employment. Whether you are an art or business major, there are career options in both domains. A job in the private sector, generally speaking, pays more with an increased risk of termination depending on both…
In the past few months, uplifting news has been hard to come by. Combined with unrest abroad and an election whose negative aspects have captivated the news, it’s easy to feel as though the past year has been a dreary one. Yet the past few months have not been without some positive change, even if…
The Women’s March was just the beginning for these Hope College students. Hope United for Justice is teaming up with the Women’s March on Washington and their campaign for ten actions in 100 days. After millions of marchers voiced their concerns for the country last Saturday, the movement is encouraging everyone to join the next…
The Great Decisions Global Discussion Series highlights the most critical global topics facing Americans for the year as chosen by the Foreign Policy Association in New York City. The council brings experts to West Michigan to discuss the topics, with presentations at Hope College in the afternoon. The series will feature eight events, leading off…
The moment all the students and faculty of Hope College came back for the spring semester, the countdown to Dance Marathon started. For those new students who haven’t experienced Hope’s version of the event, Dance Marathon is a year-long fundraiser for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital that ends with a 24-hour dance-a-thon in March. Registered…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) PURE PASSION FOR MUSIC — Frontman MC Taylor and his fellow bandmates kicked off the spring semester’s concert line-up with artistic skill and instrumental talent. Music is not just entertainment; it is an opportunity to spread joy and tell a story. MC Taylor, the front man of Hiss Golden Messenger,…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) This semester on-campus women’s Bible studies are taking inspiration from an exhibition on display at the Kruizenga Art Museum (KAM). The exhibit entitled “Gospel Stories” features 47 pieces designed by German artist Otto Dix and Japanese artist Sadao Watanbe. Both 20th century artists portray Jesus in their pieces, as they were…