Editor’s Note: On June 23, 1972, a federal civil rights law was passed that prohibited sex-based discrimination in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Title IX also gave girls and women the equal opportunity to compete in sports across the country. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX’s passing next summer, Hope College […]
Category Archives: Volleyball
Senior Day Tribute: Volleyball
On Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in DeVos Fieldhouse, the Hope College volleyball team will pay tribute to its lone graduating senior. Since few fans are allowed at the event to recognize senior setter Adair Cutler’s career, head coach Becky Schmidt honors Cutler and Thompson here. — Adair Cutler — Hometown: East Lansing, Michigan […]
Fall Student-Athletes Discuss Leadership and Gratitude amid COVID-19, Part II
Five Hope College fall student-athletes shared their insights into a semester and a season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have tried to display leadership and show gratitude during trying times. In Part 1, the team co-captains answered the following question focused on leadership: “How have you helped lead your team this fall […]
Fall Student-Athletes Discuss Leadership and Gratitude Amid COVID-19, Part I
Five Hope College fall student-athletes shared their insights into a semester and a season disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and how they have tried to display leadership and show gratitude during trying times. In Part 1, the team co-captains answered the following question focused on leadership: “How have you helped lead your team this fall […]
The Complementary Cohorts of Volleyball and Research
In the summer of 2019, sophomores McKenna Otto, Tracy Westra, and Sasha Poland threw down scientific knowledge with as much effort and gusto as they give their sport.