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TAKING A STANCE— Students sit in the Pine Grove in order to support President John Knapp. The rumored dismissal has caused an uproar from many students.

#students4knapp organize silent Pine Grove protest

Alex Belica
Campus
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April 20, 2016

At noon on Friday, April 15, dozens of students, faculty and alumni gathered in the Pine Grove to hold a silent protest in support of Hope College President John Knapp. According to a short speech by Aaron Goodyke (’16), an organizer of the demonstration, the protest was called “to support the president and administration in…

THE SEMESTER’S END — President Knapp discussed leadership and finishing the semester strong in Monday’s Chapel.

Tensions rise with rumors of Knapp’s dismissal

Hope Hancock
Campus
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April 20, 2016

Rumors flooded the Hope College campus after Provost Rich Ray abruptly stepped down at the request of President John Knapp on Monday, April 11. Students, faculty and alumni took to Twitter to express their affirmation of Knapp as president after rumors soon spread that his job, too, was at risk. Many students called for greater…