“The test of a civilization is the way it cares for its most vulnerable.” These words, written by novelist Pearl Buck, provide the ultimate lense through which we should view politics. When evaluating candidates, the most important thing to look for is accountability. In some countries, politicians reflect the citizenry attitude; in the United States,...
Running a distance longer than 26.2 miles may seem impossible to the average person. For Charles Steele, however, it’s his idea of fun. Steele, an associate professor of economics and the Herman A. and Suzanne S. Dettwiler chair in economics, is an ultrarunner. He competes in ultra marathons, races longer than the 26.2 miles of...
Next week swords will flash and guns will fire in Markel auditorium when the Tower Players perform Pedro Calderón’s tragicomedy “Life is a Dream.” Shows will run Oct. 3 to 6 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s 20th century Spanish play recalls the...
“Admiration, astonishment, amazement, surprise caused by something unusual or unexpected” is, more or less, the first dictionary definition for “wonder” in the English language. It’s taken from Samuel Johnson’s famous English Dictionary. Johnson also offers a quotation from Shakespeare, given by the confused Prince Hamlet, in which the stars of heaven are compared to “wonder-wounded...
Hillsdale’s 102nd Homecoming wrapped up five days ago, but tension from the week’s competition still lingers. Events ranged from a banner contest, to trivia, to Mock Rock, and many teams dove into the fray and gave it their all. While friendships were forged and camaraderie was strengthened, not every student had a positive experience. One...