Although winter break is coming upon us quickly, and finals are around the corner, there is still time to attend a campus-related activity. Below is a summary of the last events of the semester: Tonight there will be a Wind Ensemble concert in the Jack Miller concert hall at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited…
On Saturday, Nov. 11, at the age of 64, William “Billy” Mayer, a professor of art and art history at Hope College, died unexpectedly in his home. The Hope community invites all to a memorial service on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts. Billy joined the…
A new band has entered the music fray and they are off to a strong start. Who are they? Almost Monday, a San Diego-based band comprised of Dawson Daugherty, Luke Fabry, Cole Clisby and Michael Leto. The widely popular Christian rock band, Switchfoot, first mentioned Almost Monday last fall across social media. Switchfoot consists of…
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(Kelly Ocock) “I need to see swaying, I need to see smiles and I need to hear laughter.” On Friday night, gospel and R&B singer Liz Vice breathed Dimnent Chapel to life with her warm, commanding and soulful voice. Opening with her own downtempo rendition of “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” Vice proved that her vocal…
Pop music is having quite the spurt of creative productivity these days. Maroon 5’s new album, “Red Pill Blues,” comes right smack-dab in the middle of it. Released Nov. 3, the album combines Adam Levine’s consistently smooth vocals with a freshly electronic sound. The track “What Lovers Do” featuring SZA has remained steady at number…
“We love students; that’s why we made premium for students.” Spotify and Hulu have teamed up to offer a new bundle deal that includes Spotify’s premium ad-free tier, and Hulu’s with limited commercials. The deal will be available for $4.99 per month to US undergraduate students age 18 or older at an accredited college or…
(Photos by Kelly Ocock) “All I could think about was 15-year-old me – fresh off of braces, sitting in the back of Starbucks coffee with my best friends [listening to live musicians], saying ‘I can’t believe people are playing music for their lives,’” Michaela Stock (‘20) explained about opening for the band Michigander in East…
BODY LANGUAGE — Pictures from previous performances highlight the dance company’s diversity and contemporary talent. (Visceral Dance Chicago) Every semester, Hope College students get the opportunity to watch some of the greatest artists from around the world who have been recognized for their incredible talent perform in Hope’s Great Performance Series. Throughout the school year,…