Today I would like to tell you about my friend Bob. He is one of the nicest men I have ever met. He is 89 years old and lives at the Warm Friend in downtown Holland. My friend Grace introduced me to him last year, and she met him through her developmental psychology class. I …
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FALLing into Fall
Hi everyone! Life has been crazy these past couple of weeks. Extra curricular activities and classes are taking over right now. My sleep hours are slowly dwindling, and I am drinking more and more coffee to stay awake. In the midst of all this, I am loving the fall season. Here are some of my …
Are we TOO close?
Well, exciting news. Today, my roommates and I rearranged and reorganized our room! Odds are, if you’re a female freshman, you’ll be placed in Dykstra Hall, which houses around 400 freshman girls. That may sound like a lot, but it’s actually very well organized. There are three floors that each have 6 “clusters” plus …
Laughter in the Face of Defeat
Feeling stressed about school? Midterms have come upon us at Hope and students are running around frantically to get in the last 5 minutes of studying that will set them apart from the rest of the class (not really, though). As I write papers, study for exams, and read chapter after chapter of Chemistry, I …
Can I get a YEE-HAW?
Howdy Ya’ll! Hope’s homecoming weekend kicked off the right way this Friday night with a Hoedown! The hoedown consisted of hayrides, farm animals, swing dancing, hot apple cider, snacks, and a bonfire. This is my favorite Hope event of the year, and it is the perfect fall event! My personal favorite part of the night …
Fall Fever!
Hi everyone! We got FIVE DAYS off, from Friday through Tuesday. Fall Break was a great time to relax and get ready for the next month of midterms and exams. I was able to go back home to Traverse City and enjoy the 70-80 degree days (no that’s not normal in Michigan). On the farm …
WonderFALL BREAK
I absolutely love fall, it is by far the best season! This past weekend I was able to enjoy some wonderful fall weather with my family during break. Here is basically the break down of my wonderFALL break Friday: I drove to Wheaton and visited my friend from high school at Wheaton College. [Hope is …
Coming Soon: The American Majority Minority
Last week Hope College held the Critical Issues Symposium (CIS). Over 30 symposiums have been held throughout the years on a range of topics, meant to introduce thought-provoking and stimulating presentations by experts to help students and community members grow. After attending most of the lectures this year, I would highly recommend taking advantage of the …
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Who wants IHOP?!?!
One of the best parts of being a college student is doing fun things late in the night when normal people are sleeping. On Tuesday evening the wing on my floor decided to go to IHOP at midnight, because we did not have classes the next. We definitely caused a scene in IHOP when all …
A Run With God.
As the sun was setting and the magnificent colors exploded across the sky, I laced up my new fluorescent pink Nike running shoes and walked down a path to the beach. I began my run along the beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan, trailing a few feet behind my friend. I closed my eyes and let …