Last March, the movie adaptation of “Divergent” freed a good plot from a poorly written novel and made it worth watching. Since then, fans of Kate Winslet and Theo James have waited expectantly for the release of “Insurgent,” the sequel of “Divergent,” which was released this past weekend. As a fan of “Divergent”, I decided...
Month: March 2015
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“Flowers of Beauty”: Hillsdale Arts Chorale displays talent and history
Last Sunday at 3 p.m., the Hillsdale Arts Chorale performed the third concert of their 42nd season in the sanctuary of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church. The performance, entitled “Flowers of Beauty,” featured a range of pieces with one unifying theme. “Today’s program was about love, and the different ways we as humans can love,” said...
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‘Cinderella’ a near-perfect movie
Many of us grew up enjoying Disney’s animated classic, “Cinderella.” As a kid, I was spellbound by singing mice, Cinderella’s sweetness, and, of course, the magic of the Fairy Godmother’s “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.” But when Kenneth Branagh started production of a live-action remake of the fairy tale favorite, I was a bit skeptical. To be honest, “Cinderella”...
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Republicans in Congress should try compromise
It should be painfully obvious that Republicans have not demonstrated the leadership necessary to reclaim the White House in 2016. Republican control of Congress has been characterized by the same party infighting and partisan politics that have dominated Washington politics in recent years. The American people elected Republicans to Congress not merely because they were...
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Airport to begin taxiway construction, plans more renovations
Follow Kate on Twitter The Hillsdale Municipal Airport will begin rebuilding its hangars and terminal in the next five to six years as long as the new taxiway construction remains on schedule. Even though the airport is focusing on preparing for taxiway construction, Airport Advisory Committee members are looking for ways to improve hangar upkeep....