The death of Harry Jaffa has effected numerous reminiscences both across the nation and at Hillsdale. Within the past two weeks, the Collegian published an obituary (“Harry Jaffa dies” by Evan Carter, January 22), a eulogy (Michael Sabo’s “Harry Jaffa redefined political philosophy,” January 22), and a critical reply (“Jaffa is not a deity,” by...
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February 11, 2014July 12, 2022Opinion
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Some of us in the Tower Players feel that the coverage in last week’s Collegian of “Much Ado About Nothing” — as well as Tory Cooney’s accompanying editorial — have left matters somewhat unclear as to the nature of our production’s changes to Shakespeare. Those changes are as follows: – The setting...
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February 7, 2014July 12, 2022Opinion
Why seniors should give back
Hillsdale College has a donation problem — not among outside donors but rather among alumni. About 25 percent of Hillsdale graduates donate back to their alma mater. That’s an anemic number compared to other top schools in the country. To tilt donation numbers back in a direction more favorable to the school, this year’s senior...
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October 31, 2013July 12, 2022Opinion
Resist blind student-body solidarity
Just before fall break, coning drama splattered on Hillsdale’s campus. A student made a poor tactical choice in a prank, other students got involved, and the administration reacted. Rumors of injustice swept across campus like germs in a ball pit.
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February 19, 2015July 12, 2022Opinion
Rending the fabric of the family
Dear Editor, In the Feb. 12 Collegian, the Reverend Andrea Martin noted that not all Christian denominations are opposed to same-sex marriage. That is true, and not all are opposed to abortion either. As it turns out, the denominations mentioned in her letter welcome same-sex marriage and are permissive or supportive of a woman’s right...