The events in Ferguson during the past week regarding the killing of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson are a perfect example of the best and worst manifestations of government by the people. On the one hand there was the grand jury, made up of 12 citizens appointed by law, considering nearly 4,500 pages of...
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February 6, 2014July 12, 2022News
Officers urge seniors to give
The college’s 2014 senior class officers have officially kicked off a three-year student giving campaign for the senior class. Senior Class President Josh Andrew explained that the campaign is an effort to increase the percentage of alumni donations given to the college. “Historically, people who graduate from Hillsdale don’t seem to give back very much,”...
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December 4, 2014July 12, 2022Culture
Classical and pop music, a look at popularity
Taylor Swift currently holds the number one hit on iTunes with her recent development “Blank Space.” Despite the simple chord progression and cliche theme, even her most adamant haters may find themselves humming the refrain peacefully before they realize what they are doing. As Taylor Swift grosses thousands of dollars on her recent hit, Hillsdale...
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February 6, 2014July 12, 2022News
Boosting our stats
Hillsdale College plans to be the most selective school in Michigan within five years. As part of the Rebirth of Liberty and Learning campaign, admissions plans to increase its applications by about 40 to 45 percent and raise the average ACT score to 31 by 2018. “A lot of schools, a lot of private liberal...
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December 4, 2014July 12, 2022Features
Christmas at the Will Carleton Poorhouse
“Swags of green boughs hang above the windows and interior doorways, while greens adorn the window sills. Milkweed pod stars hang in the windows. Two trees, one in the Paupers’ Parlor and one in the upstairs ladies’ bedroom, are hung with homemade ornaments.” JoAnne Miller of the Hillsdale County Historical Society described the warm scene...