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On bad poetry and why you should write it

In recent weeks, the columns on this page have encouraged Hillsdale students to broaden their artistic horizons in multifarious ways. From digesting paintings in nearby museums to picking up scrapbooking, our arts columnists have assured their readers that there is an artistic niche for people of every skillset. This is true and valuable advice, but...

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And the Oscar goes to: student movie buffs and media nerds weigh in on Sunday’s 87th Academy Awards

Shaun Lichti Senior Clovis, CA “I am a producer and director of both commercial and art film, as well as someone who always wishes I had time to watch ‘just one more’ film.” Best picture: “The Imitation Game” “Norwegian director Morten Tyldum’s strong visuals pair perfectly with a world class performance by Cumberbatch to make...

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Bon Appétit bans tipping from A.J.’s and Jitters

Student employees at A.J.’s Café and Jitters Coffee Cart will no longer be accepting tips due to a previously unenforced Bon Appétit company policy. The policy change came in an employee email last week after an A.J.’s tip jar poll asking whether the drinking age should be lowered to 18 caught the eye of Bon...

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Wolfe’s call brings Image festival to fitting conclusion: Alumnus honored, gives talk on relationship of the arts and conservatism

Hillsdale’s past and present converged last Tuesday night as Greg Wolfe ’80 delivered a speech on conservatism and culture, drawing to a triumphant close a two-day festival recognizing his literary accomplishments. “My story is a Hillsdale story,” he said. “My whole career has been an extended dialogue with the culture that nourished me.” Wolfe is...

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“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at Sauk Theatre

Jonesville’s Sauk Theatre will kick off its fifty-fifth season tonight at 8 p.m. with the opening performance of the seasonally appropriate off-Broadway musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.” The production will stage evening shows Thursday through Saturday this week and next, with 3 p.m. matinee performances this Sunday and Feb. 22. The 1996...