The Pull is approaching rapidly–Oct. 1 to be exact–and this year’s coaches are as excited as ever. However, the considerable amount of work the coaches put into The Pull each year is underappreciated. An interview with a new Even Year coach, Emily O’Connor (’18), shed some light on the planning and expectations she has as a coach. While she was not able to reveal…
Mortar Board Honor Society awards national distinctions During the national organization’s annual summer conference held July 22-24 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society presented Hope College’s Mortar Board chapter with multiple honors, mainly the Gold Torch Award. Each year the Gold Torch, a national distinction, is given to the most…
MUSIC MOVERS AND MAKERS — Gallant (top) slows the beat while singing “Miyazaki.” Eryn Allen Kane (bottom) let the music move through her while on stage. (Photos by Kelly Ocock) The Knickerbocker opened its doors on Sept. 10 to a line of eager Hope College students and Holland community members. Premiering was the 2016 Concert…
Polls of libertarian and green political parties show increase in supporters Throughout the political history of the United States, no candidate from a third party has ever won a presidential election. Regardless of their multiple efforts to win more voters, third parties often encounter huge difficulties in this process. From unequal access to ballots to…
After building an impressive football resume filled with multiple accomplishments, Hope College’s new football Coach, Peter Stuursma, came back home to do something special with the Dutchmen. The former running back and ’93 Hope graduate comes back from coaching at East Grand Rapids, but before that, he enjoyed a spell, serving as Hope’s defensive coordinator…
Men’s and women’s soccer, football, volleyball, cross-country seasons underway Men’s Soccer 2-3 (0-0) The Men’s soccer team improved their record to 2-3 this past week with wins over Grace Bible College and Benedictine University (Ill.) and a tough loss to a good Aurora College squad. On Wednesday, Hope dominated the pace of play, controlling the…
If you read The Anchor last year, it’s likely that you probably read a whole page article about things that people do in Phelps Dining Hall that make me mad. Well, despite how many people talked to me about this article, and how many issues of that Anchor went out, many of you still don’t…
A quick Google search of Pokémon GO will result in a wide array of unthinkably ridiculous articles, like “Nationwide Pokémon GO ban sought by Indian lawsuit that claims title is religiously offensive,” “Russian man faces five years in jail for playing Pokémon GO in church” and “Man falls into river while playing Pokémon GO” to…
As a person who endures the demands of being a full-time student and part-time worker, summers are a much needed break. I enjoy a good trip to Captain Sundae and spending almost every weekend going to the beach, like any Hollander should. However, as a person who worked for a majority of the summer, even…
Dear Jeans, As you know, we have a long, complicated history. I’ve said some things and you’ve made me feel some things, and I’m sure we both regret it. You see, for the longest time, you have made me feel so low. There have been countless times where I have gone into the fitting room…