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Blazing inferno at campus edge spooks students

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It’s been more than a week since smoke emanated from a residence near the corner of 16th St. and Columbia Ave. Although no one was hurt, the architectural damage still lingers.

Around midnight on Oct. 16, police and Campus Safety officers in their vehicles flocked toward the smoke, which was coming from a detached garage at 161 E. 16th St. They quickly reported the fire.

As the firebegan to envelop the garage, a few students came out of their houses on 15th St. Officers alerted the residents of nearby housing as the fire became more threatening to the adjacent lots.

“I was dead asleep,” said Stephen Rivas (’20), w h o lives in Columbia Apartments, just north of the incident’s location. “I had no idea what was going on. Next thing I know, Campus Safety knocks

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Students gathered on the sidewalks outside of Belt Cottage and Beeuwkes Cottage, having been warned of the danger just beyond their backyards.

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directed several of the students as they removed their vehicles from the parking lot near the fire.

The fire continued unchecked as students waited for the fire department to arrive, and a few power lines near the garage sparked

alarmingly. There was a mixture of fear and awe drifting through the air along with the smoke from the flames.

“W h e n I walked outside,” said Rivas, “I saw this huge, blazing fire over the garage and I thought, ‘That’s cool.’

[It was] quite a spectacle to observe from a distance.”'

The first crew of firefighters arrived at 12:16 a.m. and called for two more units to assist in putting out the flames. They began hosing down the structure from a safe distance. In circumstances where power lines are involved, as in this case, firefighters must be careful not to allow electricity to travel through the water from the hose back to them.

There were sections of the garage that were resistant, but the firefighters soon had the fire under control.

They then began checking the surrounding structures for any further danger, or

damage. According to an article in the Sentinel, the fire destroyed the garage as well as three vehicles parked near it. The home adjacent to the garage and the business next door maintained only minimal heat damage.

M a n y students dispersed, heading to friends’ housing as they awaited an all-clear from officials. Despite the discomfort of being forced to be out in the cold instead of in their w a r m homes, the students were grateful that their safety was preserved.

“I’m glad Campus Safety was there,” said Rivas,.

“I’m glad everyone in m y apartment was safe.”

Although there are speculations that the fire was related to the electrical lines nearby, the cause is still under investigation. Students wh o have information about the fire are encouraged to contact Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Marshal Bret Groendyke at 355-1024.

9 5 Stories demonstrates during board meeting Michael Hood C a m p u s C o -E d i t o r

This past Thursday, 95 Stories, a campus group dedicated to communicating the problems faced by L B T Q + and students of color, held a demonstration at the Haworth Inn, the site of Hope College's board meeting that morning.

Those participating in the demonstration arrived as early as 7:15 a.m., positioning themselves at the entrance so that board members would have no choice but to walk directly past them to enter the building for 8:30 a.m. board meeting.

Demonstrators wielded posters with stories of homophobia and racism on campus, creating a very powerful scene that board members were forced to confront as they prepared to discuss what campus issues would be tackled next.

“Things on Hope’s campus are not okay, but it is very easy for majority people to be blind to the racism

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F A C E T O F A C E — A m e m b e r of the Board of Trustees stops to read o n e of the m a n y stories that w e r e on full display. and homophobia we face every day,” said one of the demonstrators, w h o chose to remain anonymous. “The purpose of the demonstration

this morning was to force The Board of Trustees to see student faces and the atrocious experiences we have endured...the proposals

are not just words on the page; they are about our lives and well-being.”

Last May, 95 Stories submitted a list of eight proposals to the college’s Board of Trustees.

The board decided not to discuss these issues back then, instead opting to discuss them at the October board meeting.

However, on the morning of last week’s meeting, none ofthe eight proposals were on the Board's list of discussion topics, instead putting them off again, until January 2019’s board meeting.

This was the catalyst for Thursday’s demonstration, as demonstrators said that they felt that they had to demonstrate the importance of these issues.

“Dialogue is vital. But from our experiences with dialogue, Hope likes to keep the peace and are therefore kind to our faces but no change really happens,” says this anonymous demonstrator.

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necessary to show the board of trustees how...pressing these proposals are.”

Despite the Board’s plan to postpone discussion of the proposals made by 95 Stories, many of the board members did make time to stop and talk with the demonstrators.

“M a n y [board members] went along the entire line of us, reading [our stories] and introducing themselves to [us]. They [also] told us ho w impressed they were at our dedication... this warmed m y heart tremendously. I no w have a strong hope that... together, we will be able to make a change on Hope’s campus,” the anonymous demonstrator said.

Until January’s meeting, we will have to wait and see what happens regarding the eight proposals.

However, w e can hope from Thursday’s demonstration and the receptiveness of the board members present, that steps will be taken towards creating a more accepting campus for all students.

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Updates on Brexit

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A record-setting afternoon

Great Britain has decisions to m a k e as deadlines loom.

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Attend this recruiting fair from 6 to 7 p.m. in D e V o s Fieldhouse. This event includes networking with employers a n d recruiters f rom our top corporate partners. Students planning to attend should dress business professional a n d bring several copies of their resume. A d v a n c e d registration is not required by students.

Thursday } Leadership E m p o w e r m e n t Program F r o m 4 to 6 p.m., learn about I developing effective career planing strategies In order to achieve desired goals a n d o u t c o m e s for the future.

Registration is required. Please see the Center for Diversity a n d Inclusion for m o r e information.

Friday Visit Day : Join us for this o p e n h o u s e at 8:30 a.m. at the B u l t m a n Student Center for prospective students a n d their families. Eac h Visit D a y offers an in-depth look at a c a d e m i c programs, off-campus study, student life, a n d H o p e ’s vibrant Christian character,

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Hope College’s Black Student Union hosted its third annual Black Excellence Dinner on Friday at the Midtown Center in Holland. The group was celebrating the 50th anniversary of its formation as the Black Coalition at Hope College.

With this in mind, they paid homage to one of the greatest eras in black history: the Harlem Renaissance. They sought to honor those who have come before them but also recognize the excellence exhibited within the Hope College community.

The group made magnets or this special occasion, and everyone in attendance received one.

Two awards were given out at the event: The Kujichagulia Alumni and the. Sankofa.

Kujichagulia is the second principle of Kwanzaa, meaning self-determination. This award is“meant to define, name, create, and speak of a rich, resilient culture crossing the four corners of the globe. The recipient(s) possess the motivation and drive to go above and far beyond what could have been imagined for us. They are the elders' wildest dreams come true.”

This award was presented to two outstanding alumni,

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DR. VICKI L Y N N - H O L M E S — A distinguished professor, Dr. H o l m e s gave a Impassioned spee c h about her experiences, and gave advice to the audience about future plans a n d also h o w o strive for success.

Dr. Dara Spearman, who currendy owns her own practice specializing in dermatology, and Dr. David Paul, who specializes in neuroscience in west Michigan.

Both alumni gave impassioned speeches about their experiences at Hope and their lives and career after college, leading to their success now. They encouraged

the audience, specifically the students of color, to go out to achieve their dreams and make them their own.

The second award, Sankofa, has special significance because itroughly translates as “Go back and get it.” Its literal translation from the Akan words meaning “return, go, and seek” is as

follows: “It is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind."

This honorary award was presented to Dr. VickiLynn Holmes who is an exceptional person who exemplifies intelligence, focus, commitment, resilience, and determination. She is well known for her kindness, even to people who are not always kind back to her. With this in mind, she seeks first the wisdom and power of God. Every morning at 5 a.m., she walks around her neighborhood and prays over her community. Because of her Christian faith, the Hope College community and City of Holland regularly call on her to pray over their lives and critical issues impacting their work and community.

This award represents Dr. Holmes well; she dares to reach back to her history, personal and collective. The night ended with a get-together with many of the students present. The third annual Black Excellence dinner sought to honor distinguished alumni and professors and close the boundaries, through positive dialogue, between color, while enriching and diversifying the Hope community.

of h u m a n life a n d civilization. Organized as part of the 2 0 1 8 Big R e a d project T h e Lure of Ruins includes ten w o r k s of art ranging in date fro m the early 18th century to the early 21st century that illustrate different historical approaches

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! to the depiction of ruins in art. This : event will take place f rom 1 0 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tue sd ay at the Kruzienga Art M u s e u m . Students are encouraged to attend a n d take a dv an ta ge of this : interesting opportunity.

T h e Kruizenga Art M u s e u m will also host a b o o k discussion the 2 0 1 8 N E A Big R e a d book, “Station Eleven." T h e discussion will b e held in conjunction with the m u s e u m ’s focus exhibit, T he Lure of Ruins, also a part of the 2 0 1 8 Big R e a d project. S p a c e for the b o o k discussion is limited.

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program. C o m e to the K A M for a gallery talk of the exhibit, Architecture Ruins led by curator Charles M a s o n a n d a b o o k discussion, led by Dr. Tatavik Gyulamlryan. This event will take place o n Thursday at 1 1 a.m. Students a n d staff are enc ou ra ge d to attend.

This is a great opportunity to learn a bo ut “Station Eleven," the focus of the Big Read. There n u m e r o u s other events during the w e e k supporting the Big Read. If you are interested, c h e c k out hope.edu/offices/big-read.

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The talent of Hope’s women was held high Saturday as the 84th annual Nykerk Cup Competition rocked DeVos Fieldhouse. From 7 to 10 p.m., three hours of performance represented the distilled efforts of three weeks of hard work and devotion from dozens and dozens of individuals. Foremost among these would be the performing song girls, play girls and orators, but also morale members, coaches and judges alike.

While both teams performed spectacularly well, it would be Even Year who would take home the trophy.

For those unfamiliar with the yearly competition; Nykerk is a women’s performance competition that originated in 1935 by music department founder Dr. John Nykerk. The competition has undergone several iterations and seen many refinements that have since become a hallmark of the tradition.

While the judges are instructed to grade the performances based on quality, there are also rules dictating the qualities and mannerisms that must be attended to for each act.

The teams are also graded on a presentation, continuous smiling, and transitions from the audience bleachers to stage bleachers. Nykerk, often seen

as an antithesis to the more masculine Pull, prides itself on delicate professionalism while maintaining wholehearted sportsmanship.

First on the agenda was “HopeOpoly,” the Even Year play in which two freshman Hope students were trapped in a board game with an amalgamation of game pieces.

Afterwards came Odd Year oration, featuring Camryn Zeller and her piece “All You Shining Stars” about societal heuristics and freeing ourselves from them by faith.

This was then followed by Even Year song, a cover of Adele's 2011 “Rolling in the Deep,” with itstraditional hand motions.

After a brief intermission, it was time for Odd Year Play “A Tulip Tizzy," about missing tulips and some of Holland’s great features.

Next, Even Year’s orator Gracyn Carter performed her piece entided “Shaping the Shattered", in which she used allusions to pottery to talk about recovery.

The final event of the evening was Odd Year Song, performing a medley from the Julie Andrews 1965 film “The Sound of Music.”

After the performance, judges were escorted to an isolated room for deliberation, and speaker Rachel Gillespie thanked those responsible for putting Nykerk together: the Executive Board, coaches of all of the events, the

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S W E E T VICTORY! — Even year prevails In a close contest to claim b a c k the Nykerk cup. After three years of close c o n ­ tests, the cup returns to the h a n d s of even year. C o u n t d o w n to next year begins. judges, and the technical staff.

Finally, Even Year was declared winner of the 2018 Nykerk Cup Competition.

This breaks a three-year dry spell for Even Year, and both teams celebrated with “Meet You in the Middle”,a sign ofsolidarity between the competitors.

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Erin Hoffman and Safia Hattab, “While Nykerk isa competition, we are first and foremost dedicated to sisterhood and the empowerment of women on Hope’s campus.”

This encapsulates the spirit that Nykerk hopes to stir each year in its participants and its thousands of fans.

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In a previous article written for the Anchor, there seemed to be a glimpse of hope for Brexit talks despite the partisan impasse. Unfortunately, the past weeks have proven wildly unsuccessful.

In recent news, the United Kingdoms Prime Minister, Theresa May, has admitted to a possible time extension in order to finalize a separation deal with the European Union.

Additionally, after this past Wednesday’s summit of European leaders, the Brexit talks are stilldeadlocked. Ifthese negotiations fall apart, a major crisis could be headed toward Great Britain’s government and Parliament.

If the March 29, 2019, withdrawal date arrives without an agreement, members of Parliament would seek some way to resolve the crisis. So far, the indication seems to lean toward a delayed withdrawal and, possibly, a new referendum being held. Beyond this, there are a couple of ways in which subsequent events could unfold.

The first would be continued talks, which would be met with heavy resistance in London and Brussels. The main question would be, if no resolution has been made over the course of

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(top) A n I m a g e of the separate roads that Great Britain and the E U will take (bottom) protestor w h o w a n t s to remain. two years, why would anyone expect a decision in a few more months?

The second event could

possibly be the resignation or deposition of Theresa May. As a result, her replacement could possibly seek to re-open

talks with the EU and ask for more time. Despite this option, many conservative members of Parliament would be highly hesitant to a deposition against May. There are too many unanswered questions: W h o would replace her? W h o could solve the intractable problems that she could not?

The third possible event could be a new general election.

Some in Britain have been speculating that May might call a snap election in an attempt to seek a mandate to revisit the issues in Brussels and break the deadlock. However, this election could lead to a Labour government (Labour-led coahtion). May could use this as a threat to frighten her party back into lockstep.

The fourth and final possibility could be a whole new referendum. This past weekend, 550,000 people showed up for a “People’s Vote” march in London. May opposes this idea, but she could have littlechoice if the Brexit crisis heightens.

The bottom line is that a referendum would generate a majority vote to remain. The demographics are showing a pro-EU direction, and some voters have changed their minds after witnessing the scramble.

However, if the vote was to be rehashed, the outcome would be completely unpredictable.

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stating that K h a sh og gl h a d left the consulate. However, there w a s no s u c h evidence. G o v e r n m e n t officials then reframed their s t a te me nt to say that the journalist h a d disappeared.

Subsequently, the very s a m e officials stated that the K h a sh og gl m ight be dead. T h e n officials said that he w a s dead, but the Saudi g o v e r n m e n t had nothing to d o with It Subsequently,

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In previous copies of the Anchor, the In Brief section has been devoted to the United States House of Representatives schedule. The House schedule is set by the majority leader, Kevin McCarthy of California.

As the midterm elections loom large over House Republicans, Leader McCarthy has begun to take charge as he eyes the speakership or the minority leader position, depending on the outcome in November.

However, this leadership comes with conflict within the party. If Republicans were to keep the House, it would be by a small margin and many members of the conservative Freedom Caucus would attempt to influence the leadership positions that McCarthy is after.

This being said, there are plenty of people who would be up for leadership positions in the Republican party that are disliked by many within the House. Due to the slim majority, getting approval votes would not be easy for anyone, Democrat majority or not.

If the Republicans hold on

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to the majority in November, ballot to receive the minority McCarthy would most likely leadership position. After a loss receive credit. His experience in November, McCarthy would as the majority leader and be forced to collect votes from his ability to push legislation allies who may be uncertain of through the House will come his leadership. in handy with the slim majority.

McCarthy has been As a result, there seems to be a attempting to insulate himself challenges through high chance that the Republican from from California would receive combining old, establishment politics with the new. He the speakership.

O n the other hand, if has been cautious about the Democrats take the gavel after upcoming midterms. He has the midterms, McCarthy will attempted to help steer the have to win more than half agenda of other Republicans in of the conference in a secret an effort to bolster campaigns

and secure seats. Thus far, Leader McCarthy has raised $60 million and has visited numerous districts.

In either situation, Kevin McCarthy has done an excellent job in shoring up his flaws in an attempt to protect the Republican majority and simultaneously elevate his chances at becoming the Speaker. The question still remains, will the predicted blue wave sweep America? Or will the Republicans skate by? The polls are too close to call.

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So long, farewell: W h y this song girl hates to go, and why you should join or work. But regardless of how stressed I am, I have never Hope College is famously rich dreaded going toNykerk practice. in tradition. Whether it be small In fact, oftentimes I’ve found things like the “Brinner” held that the time commitment of every exam week, sports events Nykerk keeps me grounded and like the Hope v. Calvin rivalry joyful within times of stress. This game, or campus-wide events year, with a packed homework like the Pull, students revel in the schedule full of hundreds of many traditions, times they can pages of reading per night, as look forward to year after year. well as working three jobs. I’ve For ladies especially, Nykerk found myself looking forward holds a special place among Hope to Nykerk above everything traditions, a yearly competition else, a few hours every night to based not on intimidation but on lose track of my anxieties and do something I truly enjoy. Of love.

Each year, freshman and course, Nykerk involves a lot of sophomore girls can sign up to hard work, memorization and be a part of Nykerk song, play or crisp, perfect timing. Despite oration. Throw on a pair of white this, practices are full of joy; gloves, a beautiful dress or a my cheeks often hurting from costume with boldly drawn lines laughter at the end of practices. on your face and come express Insidejokes, morale boy skits and yourselfthrough your voice, your constant laughter keep practices acting or your words. I speak light and fun, so even the longest solely from my experience in and most repetitive of rehearsals Odd Year Song, but Nykerk truly create new Nykerk memories.

Nykerk is a community of shaped my experience at Hope.

For someone who struggled in support. The concept of “Nykerk the beginning of freshman year, love” is real. Within Odd Year, Nykerk gave me a community girls form bonds with the people with a common goal, which only intheirrow for song. In fact,Imet flourished in our second year one of my best friends bonding together. Here are four reasons over our song in freshman year. why I would encourage every Play girls are so close, they’re family.

Oration single girl in Even Year Nykerk practically to return next year, and why we coaches become like mothers to should allencourage the incoming their orator. Moralers provide class of2023 tojoin thistradition: support to their girls by giving Practices evenly balance gifts suited to their interests (for seriousness and fun. When me, Reese’s cups and SpiderI’m feeling overwhelmed, I Man), moving sets or leading sometimes dread going to class song girlsto their rows on Nykerk

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night, and performing skits like a talentless talent show, a murder mystery or a funeral service for a gourd to make us laugh and relax at the end of practices.

This community of love is not just within your year but extended to the otheryear as well.

Song girls have what are referred to as “Secret Sisters,” where one sophomore girl will anonymously buy a freshman girl small gifts and make supportive posters and notes. M y secret sister in freshman year, who I happen to stillbe friends with, leftnotes and gifts like slipper socks outside my door. She reached out to me before and after Nykerk to wish me luck and to congratulate me, helping to ease my nerves. I tried to imitate her when moraling my girls, making sure they knew that e.ven though we were from opposite years, I was rooting for them. The girls of Nykerk show that competition doesn’t have to be bitter and intense; in the end, everyone issupportive, regardless of who wins.

It is exciting and rewarding to perform. Performing in front of a packed DeVos Fieldhouse sounds terrifying. As one of the most well-known traditions at Hope, itcan be a lot ofpressure to remember crisp motions for song, loudly and expressively act for play or fluently speak for oration.

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You become part of of girls. Ladies, ifyou want to be something bigger than yourself. part of a community of support Nykerk isn’t about one person. and love, considerjoining Nykerk It’s about hundreds of girls next year, a traditionto make your coming together to create a show voice heard.

Editor's Words: It's time to change h o w H o p e views sexual orientation and gender aim bystatement, practice, or intimation is to promote a vision of human sexuality that is contrary to this understanding of biblical teaching.”

This statement is heavily outdated and blatantly discriminates against LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and other) students. At our beloved Hope College, it is sad to believe that such a statement still exists.

The church has taken a stance, specifically referenced in this Julia Kirby case as the Reformed Church Co-Editor-In-Chief in America, to be against any In June of 2015, same-sex marriage that falls outside the marriage was legalized within boundaries ofa man and a woman. the United States and is currently However, even though thischurch legal in 27 countries worldwide, isHope’s founding denomination, as of this past June, according it does not mean that Hope to A B C News. However, Hope must take a similar stance.

College’s statement on sexuality, Hope has failed to firmly created in January of 2011, make a statement against white still has not changed. It states supremacy or to take a side in that marriage should only be the pro-life/pro-choice debate. condoned between a man and Both of these issues have been a woman in alignment with the clearly laid-out by the church.

Church’s teachings, and that So why does the college feel “Hope College will not recognize the need to take a stance or support campus groups whose against same-sex marriage, a

stance that marginalizes and alienates many Hope students?

The second half of the statement prohibits the recognition of a Gay-Straight Alliance on campus or any groups thatgo against the college’sstance on sexuality. Organizations such as G L O B E (an old acronym that stands for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Experience) and G R A C E S (Growing Respect, Authentic Community, and Education on Sexuality), although they certainly have some benefits, they are not enough in the grand scheme of protecting LGBT+ students.

G L O B E is not recognized by the college as an official organization and is therefore ignored, pushing the LGBT+ community out of sight and out of mind. While G L O B E is a wonderful, warm, welcoming, and much-needed safe-haven for LGBT+ closeted students, the organization’s unofficial existence does not demonstrate that LGBT+ individuals are welcome on campus in the broader Hope atmosphere.

GRACES, which takes a neutral stance on sexuality and related issues,offerscivildialogue on these topics. I believe those who created G R A C E S and those who are currently involved have no intentions of discrimination or hurt, but the current place created for these discussions is not ideal.

The organization presents many other important topics that are considered taboo on campus such as healthy sexuality, pornography, dating or abstinence.

These conversations encourage students to have an open mind.

But the double-sided nature of conversations about sexual orientation and gender identity is dangerous for the well-being and mental health of LGBT+ students on Hope’s campus.

In my opinion, although their existence definitely displays progress, these two organizations do not sufficiently work toward the safety and visibility of LGBT+ students. I propose that Hope’s statement on sexuality be removed. Discussions within G R A C E S that debate or have a negative attitude toward same-

Editor's Note: This week we are reviving an older Anchor segment: Editor’s Words, a series allowing our EditorsIn-Chief to highlight issues on campus that might otherwise be overlooked. For thoughts on this story and other topics, we encourage readers to contact us at anchor@hope. edu. Thank you for reading.

-Timothy Doorenbos Voices Editor sex marriage, gender identity or sexual orientation should end.

G L O B E should remain as, what was said earlier, a safe-haven for LGB T + students, especially for those who are still closeted. A Gay-Straight Alliance should also be created to demonstrate that LGB T + students are welcome and to advocate for their equality, not only on Hope’s campus but in broader society.

All organizations that support the existence of LGBT+ students and affirm their right to be treated equally deserve to be recognized and supported as official student groups by Hope College.

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Nykerk is one of the most anticipated events of homecoming weekend, or, for some, the whole year.

For 84 years, Hope College has continued the tradition of this fine arts competition between freshman and sophomore women.

Nykerk contains three aspects: song, oration and play. Each is lead by student-coaches who help bring together the act.

While students involved put in a large amount ofhard work starting at the beginning of the year, the executive board starts their preparation as early as the previous spring. Rachel Gillespie (19), the General Chair of Nykerk, has been hard at work to ensure the success of the event.

“W e have a spring meeting and then our official fall season kicks off in about 6 weeks before Nykerk night” Gillespie said. “W e meet for a few hours every week as a group, and then put in work outside of meetings to pull all the pieces together.”

Each week, a set of meetings are held to plan the event.

One meeting iswith the executive board, consisting of the General Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretaries, Treasurers, Publicity and Production.

“General Chair is similar to a president’s role, leading the exec board and coaches, as well as serving as the mistress of ceremonies on Nykerk night," Gillespie said.

The Chair-Elect, Kjerston Johnson (’20), works alongside Gillespie to organize the event. Next year, Johnson will assume the role of the General Chair.

“Nykerk coaching and executive positions are both filled through an interview process,” Johnson said.

“Upon graduating, eSfch coach and executive member chooses a former participant to fill their shoes through both a written and verbal interview.”

Secretaries are responsible for keeping the executive board organized with their planning. In addition, the secretaries are in charge of arranging Nykerk’svolunteer event, KerkCares.

The budget of Nykerk is created by the treasurers, who also communicate with the coaches and organize the finances. Production members are in charge of overseeing the stage crew. Finally, publicity members work on projects involving social media, photography

to have the best seats for the show. and community relations.

“Every position within executive board has a junior and a senior, so they work as a team and learn from each other,” Gillespie said.

In addition to the executive board meeting, a meeting with the entire Nykerk Committee and a meeting with the General Chair, Chair-Elect and advisor occur.

Everything on stage is created by students. Each section of Nykerk has a coach. The song coaches select music and create motions to accompany the song, as well as lead moralers, who help encourage both the coaches and participants. Play coaches create and cast an original play. Play morale coaches lead a group of boys who serve as the backstage crew on the night of Nykerk, and create and build the sets leading up to the evening. Oration coaches work alongside their orator in

creating an original speech.

“Throughout the season, part of my job is making sure coaches for all three categories have the support and resources they need for their season,” Gillespie said.

“They put in a ton of hours rehearsing with their song girls, playgirls and orators!"

The biggest challenge of planning this event is the short amount of time.

“Nykerk happens during homecoming weekend, which is relatively early in the school year,”Johnson said.

“Because of this, we have to be really on top of things to make sure that everything is done in time.”

Despite these challenges, preparing for the event is a positive experience for all involved.

“Nykerk has taught me about unity, grace and leadership,” Gillespie said.

T H E BIG M O M E N T — T h e Even Year s o n g girls (above) sit in a sophisticated fashion for the entirety of the Nykerk C u p Competition. After w e e k s of rehearsing, the girls are ready to peform their song, “Rolling In the Deep.” The O d d Year orator, Gracyn Carter (right), has also spent n u m e r o u s hours preparing for her speech. As tradition, she w e a r s a long, elegant dress w h e n speaking.

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The gallery in the DePree Art Center is silent, except for the hum of Hope College students and professors bustling about, conversing animatedly. The periodic sound of a shutter on a camera can be heard every few seconds. It seems a fitting setting for an exhibition which iscentered on the familiar sights and scenes around Hope.

This exhibition showcases works from Hope Professor of Art Bruce McCombs. Professor McCombs began teaching at Hope in 1969, which marks this coming year as his 50th with the school. Not only is he a professor of art, he is an artist himself. He actively displays his own prints and paintings in various collections, both HOPE T H R O U G H THE AGES nationally and internationally, celebrates M c C o m b s ’time with some noteworthy locations being the Library of Congress changing and even images of the in Washington, D.C. and the sesquicentennial celebration of National Museum of Fine Arts the college back in 2016.

From afar, many of these in Hanoi, Vietnam.

It is not difficult to see why paintings appear very real, McCombs’ work is so well almost asifthey arephotographs, revered. Upon entrance into the but further inspection shows gallery,color and shape take hold that they are intricately detailed of seemingly everyday objects watercolors. What gives them and views and turn them into this illusion are the perfectly scenes fulloflife,despite existing structured lines and angles that only on paper. The gallery depict the real-life inspirations features scenes that most in the for these images, as well as the Hope community will recognize: strong use of shading to give an the Hope College Arch, a snowy incredibly detailed and life-like Pine Grove viewed from inside impression.

One particularly impressive the Bultman Student Center and the checkered floors of Dimnent piece is entitled HOPE, which Chapel It feels like a visual depicts the real-life sculpture archive of Hope’s history; it by Robert Indiana currently takes us through the process of displayed in Manhattan. The buildings being erected, seasons metallic sides of the sculpture

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show distorted reflections of the surrounding area; not an easy aspect to include into a painting, but McCombs perfectly portrays itwhile inserting his own flare.

The first painting in sight at the bottom of the DePree gallery stairs is untitled, but it scarcely needs introduction.

It depicts the door handles of Dimnent Chapel, the right handle worn gold from over 90 years of use from students and faculty passing through this door. It is hard to walk around campus without hearing about this image at least once in a student’s four years here; it is almost a broken record with the amount of times ithas been mentioned as symbolism of Hope’s Christian origins.

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Film critic Richard Brody begins his review of “Gavagai” in The N e w Yorker, “Every now and then, I like to highlight noteworthy films that aren’t, or arehardly, availabletothe public, both because they should be and because their unavailability...is a kind ofnews in itself.” Beginning Monday, Nov. 12, this “hardly available” and highly acclaimed film will be featured at Hope College’s own Knickerbocker Theatre to conclude the Fall Film Series. With free tickets for Hope students and screenings every day until Nov. 17, this deep and haunting film is the perfect entertainment for an autumn evening.

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The N e w Yorker calls it “extraordinary and memorable," The N e w York Times praises it as “high-minded and carefully

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McCombs uses this image to show his audience, by placing it at the very start of the gallery, that the very core and heart of Hope is faith. It reminds us of the importance of faith in the lives of those in the Hope community and of the strength of tradition that exists.

This gallery is an incredible collection of art that stirs pride in the hearts of the members of the Hope community that view it.Within each work, there is a certain sentiment of joy.

McCombs has somehow worked the awes and wonders of Hope into each individual painting.

The exhibition debuted on Oct. 12 and will be open to visitors until Nov. 9. Admisson is free for both students and the public.

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composed” and The Los Angeles Times describes it as “moving beyond words.”

Discussing the Fall Film Series, the Director of Public Affairs and Events at the Knickerbocker writes, "The Knick films are not blockbusters, which certainly have their place.

Instead, we seek films that challenge the viewer and make you walk away entertained and thinking." With its beautiful cinematography and compelling

story, “Gavagai” promises to do exactly that.

All four of the films chosen for this year’s series were thoughtfully chosen to offer a window into a different experience — whether of a teenage Pakistani immigrant, a comedy star battling cancer, a dying Indian chief or a widower grappling with loss — that leaves the viewer with new understanding and deepened empathy.

While this may be the last film being shown in the Fall 2018 season, the Knickerbocker will pick right back up in January with the Winter Film Series, running through March, followed by the Spring Film Series in May and June.

Be sure to stop by and pick up tickets for the show. This is one film you are not going to want to miss.The Knickerbocker Theatre is located in downtown Holland at 86 E. 8th St. Tickets are sold at the door and are $7 for regular admission, $6 forsenior citizens, Hope faculty and children, and they are free for Hope students.

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Pumpkin Cupakes While planning your Halloween festivities for next week, you may want to take the time to consider some different ideas. There is more to the holiday than dressing up and eating or distributing candy.

Halloween parties are fun too, but there are still many more fun things to do come Halloween week.

As college students, we are put in the awkward situation of not being able to dress up and collect candy (in reality, since middle school), but we also don't typicallyhave the opportunity to hand out candy. So, what are we to do?

To get into the Halloween spiritthisyear, you may consider one or two or the following ideas.

Haunted House If you’re looking for something more thrilling than pumpkin picking and carving, you may want to consider a haunted house. This is a great activity to do with friends. Get your gang together and find out who scares the easiest.

Moonlight Manner is a haunted house in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is just one of several to try in West Michigan.

The attraction is open from 7 to 10 p.m. on Halloween. The website advertises their haunted house, “Rely on your wits, nerve and cunning to survive your passage through the Moonlight Manor haunted attraction while avoiding the marauding and unworldly Scareactor hordes.

Trek through the convoluted pathways, anticipating what waits for you around the next turn. Will it be your demise?”

The address is 5420 Fieldstone Drive SW, Wyoming, MI 49418.

Haunted houses come with a fun challenge to enjoy with your friends during spooky season.

If you don’t want to make the trek or pay for a haunted house, why not make your own? DIY haunted houses are a fun and creative way to spend Halloween and/or Halloween weekend. Try dressing up your dorm, apartment or house with unique decor. Itmay even be fun to try scaring your friends while in costume.

The Cozy Option If being scared is not in the least bit appealing to you, or you simply want to relax on Halloween, watching movies with some warm apple cider might be the way to go. Heat up your apple cider in a pot and add cinnamon for the perfect touch.

Another good option for filling your house with warm, delicious fall smells is to bake cupcakes. Below is a recipe for easy pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Simply whip them up

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 17 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes Servings: 24 cupcakes Ingredients: IboxYellow Cake Mix (plus ingredients listed on back minus the water) 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla 15 oz can pumpkin puree Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz PHILADELPHIA cream cheese (softened) 1/4 c butter softened 1 tsp vanilla 2 c powdered sugar 11/2 tsp cinnamon candy pumpkins (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Prepare cake mix as directed on box, but add pumpkin pie spice and substitute pumpkin puree for the water.

3. Add vanilla and cinnamon.

4. Pour batter into cupcake liners in muffin tins.

5. Bake for 17-20 minutes.

6. Let cool completely.

7. Combine ingredients for frosting in a medium bowl and beat until smooth.

Pipe or spread frosting on and top with a Candy Pumpkin if desired. ENJOY!

and throw them in the oven before starting your favorite halloween movie.

Non-scary movie list: 1. Hocus Focus 2. Halloweentown 3. Ghostbusters 4. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown 5. Coraline 6. Happy Death Day Give Back What better way to spend a “holiday” than to give back to the community. While we may be missing out on handing out candy to kids this year, we can buy food staples to donate to a food pantry instead, or volunteer in a soup kitchen.

The Community Action House in Holland, MI holds a Community Kitchen with the support of Western Theological Seminary. This kitchen provides free meals to our neighbors in Holland who are in need.

Here is a list of the items most needed in the community kitchen: Large Bags of Rice Bulk Size Dried Soup Vegetables Fruit Tomatoes Tomato Sauce Spaghetti Sauce

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Kitchen Supplies: Napkins Hot/Cold Cups (12oz.)

Coffee Creamer Sugar Serving Gloves Find out more about volunteer opportunities at communityactionhouse.org/ volunteer.

For a more active option, running Halloween 5k races, or better yet 5k fundraisers, is yet another way to rise to the occasion.

The Holland Free Health Clinic hosts the Run for Your Life 5k run/walk fundraiser.

This year, the event is on Saturday, Oct. 27. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes with the chance to win an award!

When you become a Run For Your Life Sponsor, “All funds raised from Run For Your Life will be used to support free health services including dental, vision, audiology, podiatry, diabetic support, counseling, prescription medication, and spiritual care for the local underserved.” Find out more and sign up at http://www. hfhclinic.org/run-for-your-life5k.html.

Shopping Rather than spend money on a Halloween costume, why not spend the weekend shopping for new fall clothing? Downtown Holland comes with many clothing store options including

Glik’s (for men and women) and Francesca’s to name a few.

Load up on all your favorite boots, scarves, sweaters and more. Even if you don’t like shopping downtown or at the mall, online shopping is another great option. While the fall season gets into full swing, prices begin to drop on stores’ autumn lines.

One great online store is StitchFix.com. This store is unique because it delivers clothing to you, allows you to try different pieces on, and then you can chose which items to keep or send back.

According to StichFix, the ten most-needed clothing items for women this fall include a classic white button-down, a carry-all tote, a knit dress, a fleece hoodie, layerable leggings, jeans, a plaid button-down, a cargo jacket, ankle booties, and a chunky knit sweater.

All of these items sound so cozy and stylish. Although some stores may have high prices for items like these, sweaters and jeans can also be found for cheap at Old Navy and Target.

M y advice to you would to be to invest in your staples for your wardrobe, and find good deals on things like accessories.

Save money on Halloween cosutmes this year by ditching the dress-up and filling up your closet with practical wear.

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Last weekend was homecoming at Hope College with a home football game against Olivet College. Fans came out on the chilly Saturday evening, cheering on the Flying Dutchmen as they beat Olivet with a score of 35-30.

The game started strong with senior Mike Miklusicak scoring the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. His effort was matched just a few minutes laterby Olivet, who pulled ahead with another touchdown in the close of the firstquarter.

Junior quarterback Mason Opple wasted no time bringing Hope back to the lead, one which they would keep throughout the entire game despite Olivet’s efforts. Opple scored on two separate one yard runs in the second quarter and threw a 24 yard pass to junior Cooper Cecchini in the third quarter.

Opple made the finaltouchdown of the game for Hope in the fourth quarter on a 10 yard run.

Olivet did fight back strong, scoring three touchdowns after the firstquarter. Junior Nicholas Holt secured the game late in the fourth quarter, recovering an onside kick for Hope.

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R E C O R D S E T T E R — Junior M a s o n Opple set the record for yards run by a H o p e quarterback at 2 4 4 yards during the g a m e . set Hope’s record for yards run by a quarterback at 244 yards, topping the 209 yard record held by Joe Schwander against Alma College in 2005.

His performance is currently the fourth best in Division III quarterbacks for the season.

“You don’treallyfeel it.You’re just out there in the flow of the game.” Opple commented. “You just want to get yards, get first downs, keep moving the chains.

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to at the end when we had a chance to seal it,but managed to get itdone.”

Head coach Peter Stuursma commented on Opple's drive.

“He wants the ball in his hands when itcounts, when itmatters.

I kept saying, ‘Keep putting the ball in his hands’ He kept his composure. He kept us in the game. He kept us in the hunt and just gave us a chance to win.”

The weekend before homecoming, Hope’s football

team played FinlandiaUniversity, winning with an impressive score of 70-6. The home game was played in honor of the 1953 M I A A champion football team, Hope’s first M I A A conference championship. It ranks as the second highest scoring game in Hope’s football history.

The homecoming win against Olivet keeps Hope just one game out of first place in the M I A A standings. As play continues, Hope looks to improve on their 3-1 M I A A record, upping them to 5-2 over season play.

Opple also contributed his success in the game to Hope’s team as a whole. “I think it goes without saying what our offensive line has been able to do. The last three years, they’ve been able to manhandle the line of scrimmage. W h e n you get to that next level, we got our receivers out there and they want to block. They pride in blocking those guys down the field. That’s how you break those big ones.” The team held a season high of 383 rushing yards throughout the game.

With a spirit of teamwork and competitive drive to win, the Flying Dutchmen look to continue their three win streak through the last three games of the season. They play on Saturday at Alma College.

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Both men’s and women’s soccer played last weekend to secure spots in the M I A A tournament. The women’s team shut out Saint Mary’s College at 5-0, moving within one win from repeating an outright M I A A title. The men’s team lost to Trine University, 1-0.

The women’s team improved their M I A A record to 6-0-1 overall with the win, theirseason record at 12-1-2, earning them a first round bye in the M I A A tournament. If they win today against Alma College, they will secure the outright M I A A title.

Head coach Leigh Sears commented on the team’s mindset. “Our team goal from the beginning was to go one game at a time. Everyone wants a shot to be able to host games in the M I A A tournament.”

Their win againstSaintMary’s followed an intense double

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W o m e n ’s Volleyball @ Adrian, 6:30 p.m.

Friday W o m e n ’s S w i m & Dive @ Holland C o m m u n i t y Aquatic Center M I A A Relays, 6:30 p.m.

W o m e n ’s Volleyball vs. Calvin, 6:30 p.m.

M e n ’s Ice Hockey @ Indiana Tech, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday W o m e n ’s X-C @ Kalamazoo M I A A Championships, 1 1 a.m.

M e n ’s cross country @ Kalamazoo M I A A Championships, 1 1 a.m.

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M e n ’s Ice Hockey vs. Indiana Tech, 7:30 p.m.

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M e n ’s Soccer M I A A T ou r n a m e n t Semifinal if advance. T B A

overtime 1-0 win against Albion College a few days earlier. Senior Rylie Dalton scored the game winning goal with only 2:24 left, assited by senior Grace Bubin.

The men suffered a tight loss to Trine, moving their M I A A ranking to 3-2-1 but still succeeding in clinching a berth in the M I A A tournament. Itwas the second loss of their fifteen game season, moving the season record to 12-2-1 overall.

JuniorgoalieBlairMcCormick made four saves throughout the game, preventing Trine from gaining anything over the Flying Dutchmen.

Despite Hope’s work, outshooting Trine by 117, they couldn’t make itpast the opposing goalie.

A few days earlier, the team played Alma College, taking a 6-1 win with junior Logan Bylsma leading the team at a career high of 11 goals for the season. He is tied for third in the M I A A in goal scoring.

In B rief W O M E N ’S V0LLEBALL Last weekend, the w o m e n ' s volleyball t e a m played at the Elmhurst Invitational against University of Wisconsin-Whitewater a n d University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. T h e t e a m split at Elmhurst, first losing to WisconsinWhitewater 3-2 in five tight matches.

T h e Flying Dutch r e b o u n d e d against Wisconsin-Stevens Point, s w e e p i n g the boards with a victory at 3-0, with f r e s h m a n M c K e n n a Otto leading the t e a m with 1 1 kills.

M E N ’S ICE HOCKEY H o c k e y h a s started u p again for the season! Last w e e k e n d the t e a m played University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, winning o n Friday a n d Saturday with scores of 8-4 a n d 9-4. T h e wins m o v e d their s e a s o n record to 4-2, having w o n against N o r t h w o o d University early in the s e a s o n a n d losing against University of Michigan's Division III t e a m the w e e k e n d before last.

T h e Flying D u t c h m e n will play again against Indiana Tech University at h o m e on Friday night.

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