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The Sentinel presents unsigned editorials reflecting the paper's position and reader voices on the Opinion Page. Readers may write to columnists in care of The Sentinel, with contributors including local names and an address in Holland Mil.
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Bultman Leaves Enduring Hope College Legacy
The Hope College community bids farewell to James Bultman as John C. Knapp becomes the 12th president in the college’s 147-year history. Bultman oversaw landmark construction, financial steadiness through recession, and the two largest fundraising drives in school history, leaving an endowment 50 percent larger. He guided campus debates on religious character and policy changes, while maintaining strong academic strength and community ties with Holland.
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Never mind border battle in Senate immigration push
George Will opines that House Republicans will resist Senate craft on immigration as lawmakers trade grand goals for parochial gains. He argues large measures amount to gridlock and warns of executive overreach and shifting timelines, likening it to healthcare mandate retreats.
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Letter on immigration reform and pathway to citizenship in Michigan
The author argues for real immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship, noting visa shortages, past and current visa caps, and the shifting agency home to Homeland Security. He cites immigrant contributions and urges Michigan's 2nd District to support more humane, lawful options, referencing faith groups and historical context.
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