After a forest fire burned its way across Michigan in 1881, the Red Cross raised its flag for the first time in the United States, as its American founder, Clara Barton, appealed for money, clothes, and food for those affected by the natural disaster. Clara Barton, the most important nurse in American history, should be...
Author: Lily McHale (Lily McHale)
Start scholarships for athletes wanting to study in Washington
When students return to Hillsdale after a semester in the Washington Hillsdale Internship Program, they have confidence in their abilities, assurance of their career path, and maybe even a job lined up for after graduation. Every year, however, one-quarter of Hillsdale students can’t take advantage of one of the college’s best educational opportunities due to...
The clock ticks on TikTok
Recent controversy about data collection on the popular app TikTok has sent both its users and government officials into a panic — but for different reasons. While our government worries about the national security issues of the app, TikTok stars are horrified at the potential loss of their newfound social media obsession and method of...
Cuomo’s fiscal blunders are a matter of life and death
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whose fiscal irresponsibility has indirectly led to an extremely high coronavirus death toll in his state, deserves more criticism rather than the praise he has received of late. New York state has quickly become an epicenter of the coronavirus in the United States. According to the New York State Department...
Former art professor returns to Hillsdale as full-time faculty
After a five-year hiatus, Roxanne Kaufman has returned to Hillsdale as a professor of art. In addition to teaching classes, she also manages the Sage Art Gallery. Dr. Barbara Bushey, chair of the art department, expressed her pleasure about Kaufman’s return to campus in an email. “I am pleased to be able to hire Professor...