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The W o m e n ’s Empowerment Organization (WEO) and others organized a peaceful demonstration on Friday in reaction to a sermon given by Rev. James Ellison Oct. 30. That day’s sermon, entitled “Tricks are for Kids” was from Proverbs 30:31. The verse, read by Arika Tolbert (’20), was: “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord isto be praised.

The W E O is led by President Nina Kay (T9) and Vice President Cassidy Bernhardt (18), along with executive board members Savannah Meyers-Moore (19), Maddie Zimmerman (19), Deana Velandra (19), LauraGrace Orner (19), Mariah Bensley (19) and Kiley Corcoran (19).

In a recent interview, Ellis explained that his intentions with the sermon were, “to challenge men and women to think and behave toward each other and themselves with

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W O M E N ’S E M P O W E R ORGANIZATION (WEO) - Dl m n e n t Chapel has been a place for students a n d faculty to gather, worship and challenge Ideas together. The W E O Invited this challenge as they peacefully protested on Friday. a higher degree of esteem, modesty and reverence for God.” In addition, he sought to call men to develop their own “holistic faith” in order to be worthy of having a "godly wife."

During the sermon, he also said that "godly wives” are “inventive and industrious”

and “clothed in majesty and strength and dignity, saturated with wisdom and kindness.”

He channeled the popular Trix cereal commercials by encouraging men to act like men, keeping the “tricks" for boyhood when encountering these women.

However, the W E O thought that much of the rhetoric within the sermon “shamed, alienated, and belittled women, LGBTQIA individuals, and men." In an interview, Bernhardt specifically highlighted Ellis’ remark that men “sometimes have ants in our pants and are intoxicated by

cleavage.”

She also pointed out that his remark claiming that these “godly women” should refrain from taking pictures of their “distinctive feminine frame” because they should not be put on display like items at a grocery store was “directly objectifying the female body.”

In addition, Bernhardt highlighted Ellis' misuse of the term, “cross-dress,”when he said that a boy who did not respect “godly women” was “merely a boy cross-dressing as a man."

She said that “cross-dress” is a word that should be reserved for the LGBTQIA community and his misuse of itwas directly offensive to these individuals.

Following the meeting between Bernhardt and Ellis, the W E O sent out a “Call to Action" email. Within the email, the W E O executive committee claimed that Ellis had been, “directly dismissive and unresponsive to her and did not see/own up to the negative impact he had on the student body.” see W E O , pa g e 2

Fraternal society raises awareness for C A S A Alayna Parsons-Valles C a m pus C o-Editor

The Fraternal Society partnered with the Sorosis, Sibylline, Dorian and Delphi sororities put on a fundraising event for Hope Colleges Children After School Achievement (CASA) program Tuesday in the Jim and Martie Bultman Student Center.

The event sought to bring awareness for CASA, as the program is always looking for volunteers, while also taking this chance to raise funds to increase the organization's resources. It was the Praters’ hope to bring attention to this selfless and giving program on campus.

The Praters share that this year’s current group of actives have been very committed to the tradition of their fraternity.

One of these traditions included hosting a holiday part in honor of CASA. The Praters wanted to bring the holiday spirit back this year as well as take the opportunity to give back to their community and get a chance to help and interact with the C A S A kids.

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CASA NEEDS VOLUNTEERS — Derek C h e n (’18) shares “M y only hop e is that this event brought m o r e attention to the great w o r k that C A S A does for the Holland community. I urge everyone to consider volunteering their time to this fantastic organization.” fun for allages. Many volunteers assisted in the fundraiser. The activities included corn hole and a craft and coloring station which proved to be exciting for not only the kids, but the Praters as well. Disney songs to sing along to were played over the loud speakers. The fun was enjoyable for everyone with over 200 attendees, volunteers and kids’smiles lighting up the Student Center Program area.

Prater President, Derek Chen (18), shared “It was a blast!

Everyone knows Praters are kids at heart, and it became obvious once the games and crafts began. There was an audible sigh of disappointment from both the kids and Praters when itwas time for the party to end” The word of the event was spread around campus, but a popular scandalous rumor circled widely. A “ransom note” was found in the Pine Grove for President Voskuil stating “President Voskuil, we have your bike. If you want it back, be at

the Prater Thanksgiving Party.”

The tactic was done in hopes to gain attraction and awareness to the fundraiser and hopefully inspire more donations from members of the Hope community. When asked if President Voskuil’s bike was actually stolen, the Praters shared they could neither confirm nor deny the allegation. Some sources say President Voskuil was spotted at the event and did retrieve a bike, making a generous donation

to C A S A in exchange. Other sources say Voskuil was out of town - this information is most likely correct. The Praters had no further comments on the subject.

First Lady Betty Voskuil attended the fundraiser to show her support and to give a heartwarming speech. A key and sentimental highlight in the First Lady’s speech entailed an admission for the Fraternal Society, “I never thought I’d say this, but I am so proud of the Praters.”

Chen shared, “W e are honored to make her and the rest of the Hope community proud. W e are extremely grateful for all the help that President and Mrs. Voskuil gave us for this event, and we really appreciate everything they do for us Hope students.”

The event proved to be a success, with over 200 attendees and many Praters, volunteers and guests indicatingexcitement and serious interest in signing up to tutor after this amazing event.

To get involved in CASA, email casa@hope.edu. C A S A is always looking for volunteers.

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T his W e ek a t H o p e Thursday Thanksgiving H a p p y Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving re­ cess will be effective at 8 a . m Thurs­ d ay to 8 a.m. Monday. Enjoy your break a n d take time to de-stress.

K A M After Hours The e n d of the semester Is stress­ ful. T h e art m u s e u m w an ts to help!

Drop in any time b et we en 4-8 p . m on Thursday, Nov. 3 0 for s o m e coloring that is sure to e ase the pressures on your mind. T h e Kruizenga Art M u s e u m will have a m b i a n c e a n d colored pencils (and a f ew markers).

Dec. 1 Linus Blanket Project S p e n d time this holiday season m a k i n g blankets for children less fortunate than you in the Jim and Martie Bultman Center on Dec. I f r o m 1 2 to 3 p.m. Provide love, a sense of security, w a r m t h a nd comfort to children w h o are seriously ill, tra um a ­ tized or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, h a n d m a d e blankets a nd afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers.”

De-Stress Night Finals are stressful. T ake a break by joining for hot tea or hot chocolate with coloring a n d slime-making in the A. Paul S c h a a p Science Center Dec. 1 f rom 8 p.m. to 1 2 a.m. Feel free to bring stuffed animals, blankets a nd pajamas.

S A C Event: Dodgeball Dodgeball in the D o w begins at 8 p.m. o n Dec. 1. Get ready to let s o m e of the stress f rom finals out with a friendly a n d competitive g a m e .

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PRESIDENT'S FIFTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Gather your friends and come celebrate the holiday spirit.

President Dennis and Betty Voskuil invite students to their home at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, for the Lighting of the Tree and Christmas carols.

Walk the luminary path to the Bultman Student Center to enjoy music, food, St. Nicholas cookie decorating, a service project benefiting kids food basket and a special guest visit.

T R U M P A N D THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN D E M O CR A C Y Last Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts was packed tight with students and community members to observe the event “Trump and the Future of American Democracy,” co-sponsoredby the Russell Kirk Center and the Hope College Department of Political Science.

The event was set to be “a unique public event reflecting on the state ofAmerican democracy, and its future prospects, one year after lastyear’s historic election.”

Popular Ne w York Times columnist Ross Douthat, along with award-winning author and former Ne w York Times Book Review editor Sam Tanenhaus, and Emory University professor, Mark Bauerlein, had a bipartisan conversation filled with insight and humor. The questions were mediated by Dr. Jeffrey Poulet of the Hope Department of Political Science.

The art of a liberal arts education Alayna Parsons-Valles

discipline. In liberal arts, we are pushed to touch and experience in a physical field. Physical work Hope College’s dance i srequired. This education takes professor M. Linda Graham, , t m you away from being a default.

MFA, presented “The Necessary “Movement is essential.”

Art of Liberal Arts” on Monday ' .JV Graham explained that 90 in Winants Auditorium. Graham i 1-y percent of the way humans addressed the innovative communicate is through possibilities inspired by a liberal ! v body language. Without these arts education while connecting communicative lessons from the body to the mind. active learning, itcan leave a lot Graham began teaching at to misinterpret and misconstrue.

Hope in 1983 and currently “H o w you move influences teaches dance history, historical how you think.” By doing a social dance, career skills and superhero pose, your body will ballet. She has performed as release more serotonin, making the Dorothy Wiley DeLong you feel better and happier. A Professor of Dance since 2014. similar occurrence can happen When Graham first came to Hope College when you cave into yourself. In Hope, it was different than what she was used to. This is STUDENTS NEED TO M O V E — Professor G r a h a m explores response, your body will release more cortisol, making you feel when Graham became capable the connection b e t w e e n body a n d mind. to “change and evolve” as she as senior seminar students, to be afraid. God is hiding in plain more stressed. Graham had the hopes her students can do with look back and reflect on what sight and we often don’t see past audience then strike superhero the confetti we bring to our own poses while she played superhero Hope has taught them. a liberal arts education. music.

White shared a quote from party.”

Graham attended the Wh e n discussing a student’s “The craft of creativity can National Academy of Dance Graham’s colleague, Matthew in Illinois, where dance was Farmer, Associate Professor ability to learn in a liberal be learned with liberal arts," the master curriculum. Once of Dance: “Linda Graham arts education, she stated, shared Graham. Creativity is she graduated, she decided is an individual who keenly “Students will be prepared to an area where 80 percent of to step away from dance and understands the connection act in all situations calmly and the adult population has felt pursue a career in theatre and between the mind, spirit and with wisdom. You’ll be able to shamed. A social and emotional breathe, to think and to choose." connection is deeper in the attend The Krannert Center body.”

Graham explained, “I learned She believes all students have creative experience. Liberal for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois. There, to see the world as an artistfrom “it” but this institution is where arts pushes students to become Graham began taking classes a biologist.” Graham shared students learn how to turn “it” more comfortable with taking risks within their creativity. It outside of theatre and dance, a story from her youth. Her on.

Graham points out, in this opens a door to possibility and and found an appreciation for camp instructor, Mrs. Lindsey, took her class out to a tree late age of technology, we are living innovation. “You learn to accept different focuses.

Graham was introduced at at night and asked what they in a scarcity of the mind and the uncertainty to be creative.” the event by Dr. Ryan White, saw. The entire class admitted body. Nothing is enough and The presentation concluded Director of Academic Advisng they only saw an old tree. Mrs. the screen has no imperative for with Hope's mission and and First Year Seminars. White Lindsey had a flashlight and anything. W e aren’t pushed to philsophy: “Through a liberal explained that this presentation revealed a mother and baby bat. our strengths. Graham shared arts education and Christian of liberal arts is a practical Graham explained the her enjoyment of experiential faith, Hope College strives to thought for freshmen seminar sentiment behind the tale, learning and exploring educate students for lives of students, as they address their "Don't look for what you expect the relationship between leadership and service in a education and life essays, as well to see, rather, see what is.Do not communication and physical global society.”

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W E O stands to voice concerns ♦ WEO, from page 1 However, Ellis made it clear that neither himself nor C a m ­ pus Ministries, “are dismissive or unresponsive to students who speak to us about anything."

However, he also clarified that, “to care about someone's feel­ ings should not be equated with those feelings being affirmed or agreed to by another.”

The W E O went on to send out several clarification emails that reiterated the message that the demonstration would not be a personal attack on Ellis in any way.

In their own words: “W e do not mean to vilify the Rever­ end or make any students who are close to him uncomfortable, because we acknowledge he is an important facet to the Hope College community.”

As Ellis graced the stage this past Friday, the demonstration began with participants in the firstfew rows exiting the chapel.

Many were blocked by people attempting to stall the protest and cheer in support of Ellis and his words.

Upon exit, the demonstrators re-assembled outside of Graves Hall to pray that their message

was well-received and gather in solidarity.

However, others held a differ­ ent role in the demonstration.

Dr. Richard Frost, Dean of Stu­ dents at Hope College, did not intentionally participate in the demonstration but he did follow the group of demonstrators out to Graves to pray with them and for them.

He released a statement on Monday, Nov. 20, saying, “I knew that Ellis would receive love and support in chapel on Friday morning and wanted to make sure that our students, that do not feel a part of chapel, know that they are still a part of the Hope community and are loved.” Dean Frost clarified that he respects the courage of both Ellis and the courage of the stu­ dents that participated in the demonstration.

He went on to say that he does not “choose one over the other" and “will work to finds ways to create a circle where both can be.”

Prior to Ellis’ presence on­ stage on Friday, Rev. Dr. Trygve Johnson, the Hinga Boersma Dean of the Chapel, welcomed students into chapel and took a moment to invite and thank the students that were strug­

gling with sermons. He took a moment to encourage students to utilize the five virtues of pub­ lic discourse when encounter­ ing this struggle, They remain:

humility to listen, hospitality to welcome, patience to under­ stand, courage to challenge and honesty to speak the truth in love.

Trump m a k e s decision on wildlifetrophyban NATinN/Wnmn Fnimo N ation/ W orld E ditor Reversing a ban placed back in 2014 from former Presi­ dent Obama through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, the Trump administration decided to allow hunters to bring tro­ phies of elephants they killed in African countries such as Zim­ babwe and Zambia back into the U.S. However, on Friday Nov. 17, President Trump placed his de­ cision on hold as he tweeted that evening by explaining to further discuss the issue with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. “Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank You!” “President Trump and I have

66 As a result, in a manner compliant with all applicable laws, rules and regu­ lations, the issuing of permits is being put on hold as the decision is being reviewed.

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talked and and both both believe believe that that talked conservation and healthy herds are critical. As a result, in a man­ ner compliant with allapplicable laws, rules and regulations, the issuing of permits is being put on hold as the decision is being reviewed,” said Zinke.

More recently, on Sunday night, Trump announced that he will finalize a decision in the next week, as his tweet read “... will be very hard pressed to change my mind that this horror show in any way helps conserva­ tion of elephants or any other animal."

Elephants are listed as en­ dangered under the Endan­ gered Species Act. However, it describes a provision in the act that allows the government to sign permits allowing imports, such as hunting trophies, ifthere is evidence that hunting can ac­ tually benefit conservation for that species. Officials in Zim­ babwe and Zambia support this ban-reversal as Zimbabwe of­ ficials have strengthened efforts to combat poaching, created a system to report assets from American hunters and have pro­ vided more information on es­ tablishing hunting quotas.

Officials reported a popula­ tion of 82,000 elephants in Zim­ babwe. According to the Federal Register notice, wildlife officials had set an annual quota to limit hunting in Zimbabwe to 500

elephants in different areas. In Zambia, elephant hunting has been banned throughout the past years, since its population was declining. This was rees­ tablished in 2015 when surveys concluded that there were larger populations in some areas. Ac­ cording to the census, about 22,000 elephants live in Zambia.

Currently, tourists may hunt elephants on private game ranches or specified areas in Zambia in which several include areas of national park outskirts.

Hunters are required to pay fees to fund the country’s conserva­ tion efforts.

More specifically, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and professional hunting advocates explain that hunting big ani­ mals, such as elephants and li­ ons, benefit conservation. This is because hunting brings in money that countries use for anti-poaching programs.

“The Service will continue to monitor the status of the el­ ephant population, the manage­ ment program for elephants in the country to ensure that the program is promoting the con­ servation of the species, and whether the participation ofU.S. hunters in the program provides a clear benefit to the species,” said a U.S. Fish and Wildlife of­ ficial.

Hunting excursions can cost up to $50,000 including fees of

individual animals Armiintr in animals. Arguing favor of trophy hunting explains that itmakes animals more valu­ able, giving local farmers and residents a reason to care for the animals. In 2015, Melville Sayyman, a tourism and eco­ nomics professor from NorthWest University in South Africa explained that hunting actually increases wildlife populations in countries that permit this.

On the other hand, countries that do not allow hunting face more poaching threats. "From a conservation point of view, wildlife isnot doing well and one of the reasons for this isbecause hunting creates huge value. Peo­ ple protect what is valuable to them. And ifhunting helps them get money and other goods from the animal, itiscertainly in their best interestto look after the an­ imals,” explained Saayman.

However, conservation advo­ cates argue that elephants bring in more revenue from tourists who want to see them alive. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust estimates that over an elephant’s lifetime, it can bring in about $1.6 million from tourist rev­ enue. In addition, others simply argue that hunting endangered species is unethical and should not be used as its own business.

Wayne Paceile, president of the Humane Society of the U.S. ex­ plained that hunting cannot support conservation if people

Keystone pipeline spill validates fears Sarah Mozdren N ation/ W orld E ditor

In the northeastern region of South Dakota, TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone pipeline had to be shutdown for leaking more than 200,000 gallons of oil. Last Thursday morning, Nov. 16, crews shut down the pipeline and prepared emergency re­ sponse procedures after pres­ sure drops were reported from a pump station in Marshall Coun­ ty, although they did not specify a time estimate of the shutdown.

This pipeline transports oil from Canada to Texas and has cre­ ated several debates. Supporters claimed that it provides more jobs in the U.S. O n the other hand, critics claim that itcan be detrimental to the environment, leading to potential spills, such as this.

Officials claim, however, that the leak did not affect any near­ by bodies of water or endanger any water systems for drinking.

The spill was only contained to an agricultural area.

“Ultimately, the cleanup re­ sponsibility lies with TransCan­ ada and they’ll have to clean it up in compliance with our state regulations,” said Brian Walsh, an environmental scientist man­ ager at the South Dakota De­ partment of Environmental and Natural Resources.

Passing through Canadian territory and across several

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REACTION TIME — Photograph tweeted by TransCanada, as an aerial patrol captured the results of 2 1 0 , 0 0 0 gallons of oil spilling In South Dakota. states, this 2,687-mile-long explanation of a possible cause pipeline can transfer 600,000 of the spillwas revealed. barrels or about 23 million gal­ “Itwas just a matter of time. lons of oil a day.

There have been over 200 sig­ TransCanada announced nificant leaks in these pipelines that the pipeline was closed off since the year 2000. This is the from Hardisty in the Canadian exact threat that the Lakota province of Alberta to Cushing, people were trying to protect O K and to Wood River and Pa- their sole source of water from toka in IL. The southern portion at Standing Rock,” said Daniel of the pipeline system, which Sheehand, chief counsel of the reaches to the Mississippi Gulf Lakota People’s Law Project.

The Project consists of activists Coast, is stillopen.

The company was able to who disagree upon the Keystone detect a drop in pressure over­ XL pipeline, which isa proposed night and they safely shut offthe extension of the Keystone proj­ portions of pipeline within 15 ect since itcould pass near tribal minutes. Five thousand barrels, lands, potentially threatening or about 210,000 gallons were their water supply.

Although Keystone XL was estimated to leak. However, no

rejected by the Obama admin­ istration, President Trump re­ vived this project in January during the same time he signed a permit on the Dakota Access Pipeline. O n Monday, Nov. 20, Nebraska regulators decided to approve an in-state route for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline costing up to $8 billion and ex­ tending over 1,179 miles.

“We've always said it’s not a question of whether a pipeline will spill, but when, and today TransCanada ismaking our case for us,” said Kelly Martin, direc­ tor of the Sierra Club's “Beyond Dirty Fuels” campaign.

Ifoil pipelines have potential threats, then why are they still used today? For one thing, gas is an important resource for con­ sumers who drive cars. If com­ panies were to cut the supply of oil, then gas could be extremely expensive and scarce.

Another benefit of pipelines is that they remain the cheap­ est way to transport oil. Barge or trucking are other sources of transportation, but depending on geographic characteristics and distance, pipelines remain as the easiest option. This can also have an effect on the au­ tomotive industry. If the prices of gas skyrocketed, then con­ sumers would be just as upset.

Hopefully in the near future, as more car companies are intro­ ducing electric cars, consumers can become less reliant upon oil.

___ who travel ^ to these countries want to see live animals in the wild. "You shouldn’tbe conduct­ ing unethical activities to cre­ ate commerce. It’s laughable to think that somehow they have strict controls in Zimbabwe,” said Paceile.

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President Mugabe defying pressure to resign O n Nov. 15, Z i m b a b w e ’s mili­ tary placed 93-year-old Robert Mugabe, the country’s long-time president, under house arrest.

Several speculate whether this is in response to M u g a b e ’s firing of the vice president, E m m e r s o n Mnan g a g w a, on Nov. 6. Ruling since 1980, M u g a b e w a s put under house arrest soon after the military had begun a nonvio­ lent coup.

The capital of Zimbabwe, Harare, contained several tanks positioned around government buildings and intersections.

However public buildings, in­ cluding banks, were still open and people continued on with their daily lives. While the coup w a s without violence, a section of the main road leading to the airport w a s blocked with high security, checking vehicles and IDs. For decades, M u g a b e has been a ruthless leader, claim­ ing m o r e power and land while instilling fear into his country.

His history of misusing the coun­ try’s economy, rigging elections and abusing h u m a n rights are just s o m e examples of his intol­ erable power. In the ‘90s, poten­ tial successors were even intimi­ dated by him and demonstrated extreme deference, choosing to remain quiet until his death.

O n Saturday, residents of the capital, which consisted of 1.6 million people, celebrated on the streets for an anti-Mugabe stance. Even the military au­ thorities approved this action as this m a y boost their military rep­ utation after arresting Mugabe.

Can this city-wide celebration be a start for democracy in Zi mb a ­ bwe?

Early on Sunday, the Cen­ tral Committee of the ruling ZANU - P F party voted to dis­ miss M u g a b e as leader and explained that impeachment processes would continue if he does not resign by mid-day on Monday. However, Mugabe, defying his o w n ZANU-PF party, instead did not say he would resign in a television address.

H e ignored any references the party decided against him and rambled in a 2 0 minute address that he would be governing over a party congress scheduled for Dec. 12-17.

The former Vice President, E m m e r s o n M n a n g a g w a is pre­ dicted to b e c o m e Z i m b a b w e ’s next leader.

M o v e letter to Hope

n# Ul«hlAV By: Mallory Mlshler

Iam deeply disheartened.

I grew up receiving all sorts of mixed messages from the Church, m y peers and the whole world about who Jesus is and what He calls us to. Some people seemed to think it was about rules> about rights and wrongs. Some people seemed to think iHvas a race of sorts whoever'tells the most people about Jpsus wins. Some people taughttme it was about love, a love that is bigger than any­ thing that can be understood.

Some people thought the best way to show the character of Jesus was to bring shame.

Some people told me Jesus was fun; some told me He was no fun. A lot of people made it seem like the whole thing was about what you aren’t allowed to do, all motivated by fear of the burning firesofHell. Every­ body told me God was a boy. I was a littleconfused.

Wh e n I went to college, I started to listen to the bigger questions that had been rat­ tling my mind for years. W h y do I believe in God? W h y does anybody?

I started to ask people this question, and kept notes of their answers. They varied a lot, and more often than not the response was a look of confusion and a shrug of their shoulders. I guess were not supposed to think about that kind of stuff. Some people did have answers, like powerful stories about the life they had been saved from, how they felt called to greater love, how they had this peace now that they couldn’t quite explain.

For me, I wasn’t convicted in the same way and I felt a little lost. Second semester freshman year I took a class called Christian Feminism that quite literallychanged my life.I learned a different side of God, and I learned that God wasn’t ashamed of me because I was a woman. I learned that Jesus was perhaps the first feminist, and that all these secret ideas I had about how we should live empowered and not submit to oppressive gender roles were ideas God has too. I learned that I didn't have to be a kindof Christian and a secret femi­ nist, but that the two actually work best when together.

“For there isneither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for allare one in Christ Jesus."

Did you know God tran­ scends gender? God isn’t a white man. No, he isn’t a white woman either. He’s bigger than everything, and everything all at the same time. God is ev­ ery gender, every race, every mountain and every breeze, the entire universe and then some. This class made me re­ think the God I learned about, and set me up for a real desire for .sometimgjreatcr.tllatpen

haps encompassed the things I feltwere missing.

The center of my under­ standing of God is love. Love.

Love that calls us into action, calls us into being and shapes our entire lives. IfIam living in union with God, I am living a wild lifeof love.

I learned that God is about unity. Regardless of race, gen­ der, sexual orientation, age or ability, we were all created by the same source of love. This should be bigger than all else, and give us reason to care for each person as if they are our own, because they are. That’s why we have to take care of the marginalized; it’s why we need to have conversations with people who are different,; it’s why we have to learn from each other. Most of all,it'swhy we have to love each other and see the innate worth in every human being. This isthe call of the Church.

I am disheartened because I know this isnot often the case.

I am disappointed because I know sometimes the Church is the very last place where peo­ ple experience this kind of uni­ ty and love. I am sad because the Church has historically been the cause for a lot of ha­ tred, a lot of violence and a lot of shame. With a real under­ standing of the kind of love we should be encompassing, there would be no room for anything at all resembling hatred, ex­ clusion, shame or judgment. I simply do not understand how we have come so far from the truth of Jesus, and why anyone who doesn’t understand God as love would stillwant to wor­ ship Him. Last week, a message was given in chapel that hurt many people by reinforcing oppres­ sive gender stereotypes, rape culture and victim blaming - all while using scripture as support. This is not at all the first time I have heard such a message in Church and will certainly not be the last. It says little about the preacher and much more about the cultural norms and patriarchal ideas we have all internalized. I do not leave because I know who God is, and I hope desperately that someday these direct contra­ dictions to the love I know will be realized, repaired and a new culture of unity will take place.

This was the firsttime Ireal­ ized I wasn’t alone in my disil­ lusionment with sexist norms that are just plain wrong. A student organization took a stand. They collected issues with the message and went to speak directly to the chaplain, asking for a dialogue to voice their hurt in hopes of reaching common ground. This is such a beautiful picture of what the Church should be. Unassum­ ing, working together to reach couunon ground, holdin^onv

monality higher than differenc­ es and being honest; not afraid to hold each other accountable.

However, the conversation was demeaning and fruitless. As a next step, the group decided to host a peaceful public protest with the intention of holding our higher-ups accountable, and making it clear how many people are affected by hurtful words falsely backed with the word of the Lord. The goal was to fillthe first few rows during the next chapel with protesters, to stay for worship and then si­ lently leave when the chaplain began to speak. Not as an at­ tack, not as an act of hate, but out of a calling to higher love a representation of the power of words, and the harm of sex­ istoppression. The demonstra­ tion was an empowering sym­ bol that we can use our minds and our hearts to discern truth, and can love Jesus without sit­ ting complacent and listening to messages that support the opposite of what we are called to. I am proud of this group, proud of all the participants, proud to be in a place and with people who are not afraid to make their voices heal'd. I am proud to be in a place Where I can stand up for what I feel is right.

I am proud, but I am dis­ heartened. I am saddened by the hundreds of people who did not leave th£ chapel. I am disappointed in the people who filled the rows next to me, begging me not to leave; to sit quietly and listen. I am sad be­ cause I cannot see where Jesus is in all of this mess. I do not feel united; I only feel polar­ ized. I left the chapel because I wanted to hold the Church accountable for greater unity.

I am disheartened because I sometimes see the least Je­ sus within the four walls that should be abounding. Abound­ ing in love, understanding and unity.

M y desire is that we will be able to recognize Jesus as bigger than any difference we might hold. That our unity will overcome our disillusionment.

Our love be stronger than any­ thing else. I hear the voice of love calling me to reason and understanding, suggesting forgiveness and steadfastness.

When we become sides and fights and words and misun­ derstanding, we are missing out on something so much greater.

Let's please be different.

Let's be better. Let’s embody love in a way that echoes the love of the father, that draws us closer to each other not be­ cause we are the same but be­ cause we each hold the same unbelievable value, woven together in the same Spirit that set the universe into m o ­ tion and breathed life into dry ■*’ V*

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W h e n Thanksgiving Dinner Fails Normally I don’t encourage going out to eat on Thanksgiving because people should be with family. In order for workers to do that as well, they need to not be scheduled to work. That be­ ing said, as a server at Bob Evans for three years, Thanksgiving Day was the best shift ever for three reasons: I didn’t have to help prepare dinner, I didn't have to work later than four and I made bank. People travel, have more people over than their houses can fit and sometimes just can’t cook to save their lives.

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W e all know that conversations can become uneomfortable when so many people get together and eat for a rather long pe­ riod of time. I would be a fool if I told you there was a way to completely avoid politics or an explanation that you actually have no idea what you’re going to do after college. Even ifyou don’t go home, you’ll most likely get a call from a relative who misses you on this day.

Despite the fact that these conversations are unavoidable, there are plenty of activities to do instead of talking. Some families and friends might decide to go h o m e and pass out after a large meal. You, at least, know better.

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Relief for Students Staying on C a m p u s Movie Night There are several decent movies in theaters, including “Coco," which released today. When in doubt, you can always rent from a Redbox whpn leaving Meijer or Walmart.

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If you’re unable to leave campus for Thanksgiving break, don’t worry.

You won't be alone. There are plenty of students wh o stay every year and make the most of it with their ow n “Friends-givings.” For students w h o want to spend Thursday surrounded by others, some opportuni­ ties are available.

Sleep Honestly, sleep is good.

You're tired, break is never long enough.

There’s no drama while you’re sleeping.

Scott Hall's Thanksgiving Dinner Residents and leaders in the Scott Hall community stay and help in­ ternational and other students wh o can’t make it home enjoy a real Thanksgiving dinner. This is held Thursday in the late afternoon. Heads up is required so they can prepare enough food.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jesus Romero at romero@hope.edu

Outdoor Adventures The forecast in Holland is look­ ing to be a little colder, but not too cold to get outside. Although it's dark after dinner, taking a family walk can be a safe alterna­ tive to lying on the couch.

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In Brief

D e P r e e hosts annual art s h o w

Last Sunday, students took the stage for Ho p e College Folk Music’s end-of-semester En­ sembles Recital in the Recital Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center and showcased their amazing musical talents.

H o p e ’s Indie Folk, Americana Roots and Appalachian String Ban d ensembles were featured and performed a diverse selec­ tion of bluegrass, old-time and American folk music, as well as covers of popular music. Each ensemble consisted of vocalists and various string instruments, such as banjos and fiddles.

This w a s the last perfor­ m a n c e of the semester, but there will be m o r e to c o m e from these groups in the spring. C o n ­ gratulations to all three e n s e m ­ bles for great performances!

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guest juror. He earned his M F A A rts Editor from the New York College of The annual Juried Student Ceramics at Alfred University Art Show at Hope College will in 1996, and studied at both the run from Monday, Nov. 27, to Kansas City Art Institute and Friday, Dec. 8, in the DePree Penn State University, receiving Ait Center and Gallery. The his BFA in ceramics in 1994. exhibition opened with a Smith’s professional activities juror’s talk on Monday in Cook involve workshops, lectures and Auditorium, and there will also residencies including visits to be a reception on Dec. 8, from 5 Watershed Center for Ceramic to 6:30 p.m. to conclude the art Arts. His works are in various collections, both private and show.

The exhibition is dedicated public, including The Luise Ross in memory of Billy Mayer, a Gallery (NYC), the Nerman long-time member of the art Museum of Contemporary Art faculty who died unexpectedly (Kansas City) and the FuLed Art athis home on Nov. 11 at age 64. International Ceramic Museum (Beijing, China).

Mayer was head of the college’s Smith is guided by sculpture and ceramic programs that merge and had taught as a professor of improvisations form with graphic flatness. His art at Hope since 1978.

The competitive exhibition, clay work is inspired by the which is open to all students, is intersections of graffiti art and an annual fixture in the DePree graphic structure, as well as his own relationships with both gallery.

Each year, the Department comic books and the playful, of Art and Art History invites organic abstraction of jazz. a recognized artist to judge the Smith has both wheel-thrown student work. Malcolm Mobutu and hand-built elements in Smith, an associate professor his works — most commonly of ceramic art at Indiana presented as abstractions of University in Bloomington, Ind., cups, bottles and vases — as well has been selected as this year’s as an interest in drawing and 3D

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STREET INSPIRATION— M a n y of S m i t h ’s ceramics are in­ spired by street graffiti a n d abstract structures, as seen above. printing.

The DePree Art Center and Gallery is located at 275 Columbia Ave., between 10th and 13th streets. The gallery is

open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The public isinvited to all of the events, held in the gallery.

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Hop e College’s Theatre De ­ partment performed their first w e e k e n d of shows for their ren­ dition of Moliere’s c o m e d y “The Miser” last Friday and Saturday.

There are still m o r e perfor­ m a n c e s to attend - see it Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Center main theatre.

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Each week the N e w York Times ranks books sold in the United States based on format and genre. Hitting the top of the charts this week are “The Mid­ night Line,” “Obama: An Inti­ mate Portrait” and “Uncommon Type," respectively.

“Midnight Line”isthe newest addition to the list this month.

The twenty-second book in the Jack Reacher series, “Midnight Line,” by author Lee Child was out on stands Nov. 7 and has since continued to rise in popu­ larity — much like the twentyone novels before itin the action thriller series.

The newest addition finds our protagonist Jack Reacher, a former US Army major, in­ vestigating the story behind a West Point class ring he found in a pawn shop. What follows is a search for illegal drug us­ ers hidden deep in the sparsely populated Great Plains, as Child highlights the history of heroin and its use in America. “Mid­ night Line" proves that Child stillhas plenty left to work with in Jack Reacher’s world as he adds more to Reacher’s arc while also returning to classic ele­ ments of the series' past novels.

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THE PICTURES SAY IT ALL — “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” tops the nonfiction Best Sellers list In the New York Times as It highlights O bama’s eight years as president.

Obama’seightyears as President, where Souza was employed as his official photographer. It’s new to the Best Sellers list this week and comes at a time when many Americans are looking back fondly upon Obama’s time in the White House.

What Souza captures is a president who may be struck with terror or anxiety in military raids or other stressors of the job, but above all, a president who had fun and loved his job.

He would shoot hoops, enjoy a game of Scrabble on a flight or play in the snow with his daugh­ ters in the wintertime. In the wake offear and frustration with

the current state of government, “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” may just be the nostalgic read that the doctor ordered.

Going steady as it has re­ mained on the listfor four weeks now is "Uncommon Type” by world-renowned actor Tom Hanks. An avid typewriter col­ lector, Hanks’ book consists of 17 short stories, alltyped on dif­ ferent antique typewriters. Pub­ lished in October, each of these stories is a testament to Hank’s personality and onscreen magic — as N P R puts it, “Tom Hanks has a heart...So it should come as no surprise that empathy also drives his first collection of fic­

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“Midnight Line," “Obama: An Intimate Portrait” and “U n ­ common Type” can be found on bookshelves nationwide. They can also be purchased online through Barnes and Noble or on the N e w York Times’website.

To look at other books found on the Best Sellers list, visit https://www.nytimes.com/ books/best-sellers/

All m e m b e r s of the Hope College c o mmunity are invited to attend this event in the Bultm a n Program space from 7:309:30 p.m. The night will consist of poetry, prose and other cre­ ative expressions regarding the experience at H o p e College for L G B T Q + students.

Dec. 2-3 Christmas Vespers The Christmas Vespers C o n ­ cert, a H o p e tradition since 1 9 4 1 featuring various student musical performances, will be held in Dimnent Chapel in two showings at 4:30 and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 2 and 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday the 3rd. Tickets are $5, and they sell out quickly. Get one before the ticket office sells out!

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Hope College men's basketball opened their season this past weekend in the Great Lakes Invitational at Marietta College in Ohio. The first matchup for the Dutchmen was host Marietta on Friday night.

In a high-scoring and exciting game, Hope fellto Marietta 10271. Jason Beckman (T9), a newly minted Dutchman and transfer from Alma College, led the way for Hope in his first game as a Dutchman with 26 points, including four three-point baskets and six free throws.

Dennis Towns (T9) had seven rebounds to lead the Dutchmen on the boards.

Hope suffered from the loss of captain Dante Hawkins (T8) to an injury late in the firsthalf from which he did not return.

The Dutchmen took the 0-1 start to their season in stride and looked to rally on Saturday when they faced off against St. John Fisher.

Hope did rallyand took away a thrilling 97-86 win over St. John Fisher. After trailing at the halftime break, the Dutchmen returned to the game with adjustments that allowed them to claim the victory. Senior captain Hawkins did not return to play on Saturday. This allowed Riley Lewis (’20) an opportunity to step up in his role as guard.

Lewis led the field with 26 points, coming offthe bench for Hope to claim his career-high game. Preston Granger (’21) and Beckman both added 18 points apiece to round out the top three scoring games for the Dutchmen, with Granger also leading Hope on the boards with seven rebounds.

Hope also stepped up their defense in the second half after giving up 57 points in the first half, limiting St. John Fisher to only 29 points in the final 20 minutes of play. There have been no updates on Hawkins's injury, and itis unclear whether or not he will miss any further games this season. He has an instrumental role on this Hope team in terms of experience, skill and leadership, so we can only hope that he will be back to full strength before too long.

The Dutchmen came home from Marietta with an even 1-1 record on the season, having already shown an ability to face adversity and bounce back after a tough loss.

The Dutchmen were ranked first in the M I A A pre-season

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Men’s Basketball at Aquinas College for G ra nd Rapids Sports Hall of F a m e Classic vs. Cor­ nerstone University at 6 p.m.

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Men’s Basketball at Aquinas College for G ra nd Rapids Sports Hall of F a m e Classic vs.

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Women’s Basketball vs. Olivet at 7:30 p.m.

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BOUNCING BACK — This year’s Flying D u t c h m a n squad has already proved that they can handle adversity, returning from a loss versus Marietta College to beat St. John Fisher this weeke n d . The 1 5 - m e m b e r squad leans toward the youthful side, with just two seniors. coach’s poll, receiving four of seven possible first-place votes.

However, this is a relatively young team, boasting six freshmen (Granger, Danny Beckman, Ryan Gamm, Max Gaishin, Calvin Hackert and Sam Vree) two sophomores (Matt Zandstra and Lewis), five juniors (Beckman, Towns, Teddy Ray, Jeff Goral and Rob McGivney) and two seniors who also act as team co-captains: Hawkins and Luke Dreyer.

This team’s youth and fresh energy will make them an exciting one to watch this season, with Coach Greg Mitchell and the Dutchmen looking to prove that they deserve their first-place pre­ season ranking. No matter what, it’s guaranteed that basketball season at Hope will bring with it immense excitement and school pride, as the D e w Crew comes out in full force to support the Flying Dutchmen.

The Dutchmen won’t play at Hope for a while, but Hope’s home opener will be Tuesday, Dec. 5, as the Dutchmen take on Grace Bible College at DeVos Fieldhouse at 7:30 p.m. Seats will likely fill fast, so students should get there early ifpossible.

League play will open in early January with Hope facing off first against Trine at home on Wednesday, Jan. 3.

If you see Coach Mitchell and the team around campus, be sure to wish them good luck and good health as they get their 2017-2018 season rolling in practice and away games in the coming weeks.

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CROSS C0UNTRYTAKES 19TH AT DIVISION III CHAMPIONSHIP Hope College women’s cross country finished out what has been a phenomenal season with their 13th all-time top-20 finish atthe N C A A Division IIINa­ tional Championship Meet.

M I A A most-valuable runner Emily Hamilton (T9) placed 72nd at the event, followed by her teammates Alissa Frazee (T8) in 103rd, Avery Lowe (T9) in 154th, Alexis Guttilla (T8) in 171st, and Rachel Webb (T8) in 173rd. Hope finished with 468 total team points in their 19th-place fin­ ish.

Coach Mark Northuis voiced his pride in the team’s performance throughout the year. Despite none of the Fly­ ing Dutch runners receiving All-American status, allof them posted excellent individ­ ual times against an immensely competitive field.

Thank you to the depart­ ing seniors, Frazee, Guttilla, and Webb, for your work and contributions to Hope Col­ lege women's cross country over the past four years. W e all appreciate the time and dedication ittook for you to help build this program into a formidable machine that’ s garnered regional and national attention. Good luck going forward into your post-college life,and as always, go Hope.

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Flying Dutch begin season right, get two wins in first weekend Isiaha Kyles S ports C o-Editor

Down three points with just one minute and 12 seconds left in the game, Coach Brian Morehouse seemed nothing but faithful in his nationally ranked Flying Dutch. Rightfully so, as the team went on to score the last eight points in the game to defeat a strong Rose-Hulman

(Ind.) team in the Hope College Tip-off Tournament. Although they were out-rebounded 43 to 25, the team did not let that phase them as they came back with a ferocity that could not be held back.

Rose-Hulman was an extremely bold way for the Flying Dutch to assess their strength on opening weekend as

they are coming off of a 24-win season that earned them a birth into the Division III National Championship Tournament, but junior forward Francesca Buchanan stepped up to the challenge tacking 15 points onto Hope's total and grabbing eight boards. With this performance, along with an outstanding game to open the tournament the day

before, Buchanan was awarded the Tournament M V P and was accompanied by freshman guard Kenedy Schoonveld on the all­ tournament team.

Coach Morehouse seemed extremely pleased with the young squad’s attitude towards the game, especially when trailing a sound opponent.

However, after being out-

rebounded so drastically, they will have to focus on their interior play before upcoming competition. However, placing second in the M I A A preseason poll has the team hopeful for what the season holds.

The Flying Dutch open conference play Wednesday, Nov. 29 at home where they will face offagainst Olivet.

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Prater saves the day again in Lions’ divisional win Bradley McNicholas S ports C ontributor

The NFL season is closing in on December football, and every team is looking to punch their ticketto the playoffs. The Detroit Lions, who were 5-4 coming into this week, were trying to do that with a win over the now, 3-7 Chicago Bears, 27-24.

The game was hard fought, with the Bears going up 10-0 in the first quarter. The Lions then dominated the second quarter, running up three touchdowns and put the score at 21-17 at halftime. The second half remained close, as Lions kicker Matt Prater kicked a long field goal to put his team up 27-24 late in the fourth quarter. In the

final minutes of the game, Bears rookie quarterback Mitchell Trubisky led the offense into field goal range. However, kicker Connor Barth failed to convert the game-tying field goal. The star of this game was Matthew Stafford, who threw the ball for 299 yards and two touchdowns.

Mitchell Trubisky continues to improve, throwing for 179 yards and a touchdown. However, he did fumble a snap that the Detroit defense returned for a touchdown. The highlight of the Bears offense was running back Jordan Howard, who rushed for 125 yards on 15 carries. A big time injury for the Bears was star linebacker Leonard Floyd, who left the game with a knee injury.

The Lions needed a victory in order to keep themselves in the playoff race, the great play by Matthew Stafford and Marvin Jones helped this team pull out the victory against a weak but promising Bears. The Bears, while they are having a rough season, have a bright future in the backfield with Howard, Tarik Cohen, and Trubisky. They will hope to improve against an

elite Philadelphia Eagles squad next week.

The Lions pick up some more momentum as they prepare for their big showdown on Thanksgiving against the Minnesota Vikings. They will need to win that game in order to keep their playoff hopes alive and are looking to Matthew to play at an elite level in order for the Lions to win that game. One

guy to watch out for in this game will be wide receiver Golden Tate, who you can almost always count on to have a huge game on turkey day. Also look for more carries from runningback Theo Riddick. Ifthis game is anything like their previous six wins, the Lions should pull out a close win at 24-21, with another game­ winning field goal from Matt Prater.

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