NIGHT JAMS — Chapel worship bands performed Aug. 29 in the Pine Grove, bringing the Hope community together. Students gathered to ease their minds the night prior to classes. The concert was split in half by an intermission, which also separated the different chapel bands. Bruce Benedict, the chaplain of worship, highlighted the seniors…
Country faces worst fiscal issues ever; limited access to food impacts citizens The Venezuelan economy is the product of a country that relies heavily on imported goods, enforces a numerous amount of social welfare programs and funds all of this from a single export. The economic crisis, in which Venezuela currently finds itself, is what…
Hope College isn’t exactly known for its environmental friendly reputation. Not that Hope doesn’t promote going green, but I’ve never felt a strong emphasis on the importance of eco-friendly acts, such as recycling. However, after doing some research, I’ve come to the realization that Hope is actually doing a phenomenal job in this department. Most…
As students, music is essential to our rhythm of life, from mornings of singing in the shower to late nights of finishing homework with earbuds in to keep the rest of the world out. There really isn’t a good day that passes by without some music to accompany it. With music so readily available in…
Soccer–or football, as the rest of the world calls it–is widely regarded as the beautiful game, being that it is the most popular game in the world. It brings people together and unites fans all over the world. Sadly, from time to time, there are a few ugly situations that occur in soccer both on…
(Photos by Nicole Metzler) This summer sees the unveiling of a retractable roof atop Arthur Ashe Stadium, making long rain delays a thing of the past. The tournament has a history of postponing Tennis matches due to weather, but now their main court is safe from the elements. The stadium can now also hold…
Colin Kaepernick first reached national eyes as a quarterback for the University of Nevada. He entered the 2011 National Football League draft and was picked in the second round by the San Francisco 49ers. Kaepernick came off the bench in place of injured starter Alex Smith in a strange game that ended in a tie,…
A phrase that persists through multiple levels and styles of writing courses is the fated “write what you know.” In beginner English courses, a teacher’s main goal is to embark students on a safe and intriguing journey into a world that will be heavily focused on writing and rewriting in all subjects and in all…
Let me start by saying I don’t have a car on campus, and this doesn’t bother me at all. I started taking Driver’s Training courses when I was 16 and soon found myself behind the wheel of one of the family vehicles driving around my small hometown. Initially I really enjoyed driving, but I started…
1. Enjoy ice cream and frozen yogurt before it’s too cold 2. Order coffee “iced” until you can’t 3. Have your summer music on repeat 4. Read the books you said you would over vacation 5. Stop buying summer clothes 6. Start saving for the fall boots that you will actually need 7. Prepare for…