America is fat. Nearly two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. At current rates, half of the nation will be morbidly fat by 2030. Not only does obesity cause many health problems, like heart disease and high blood pressure, but extra pounds also amplify genetic issues like diabetes and cancer. Politicians seek to girdle...
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November 14, 2013July 12, 2022Culture
Breaking the fast the right way
They say in the days of the old gods that men awoke in the mornings and were hungry until the sun reached it’s apex; St. Anthony then came with all his bacony ways and blessed the heathens, giving them the gift of breakfast. Breakfast is a funny thing for us Americans. Unlike most countries where...
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November 14, 2013July 12, 2022Sports
Volleyball beats Tech
The Hillsdale College volleyball team beat Michigan Tech University on Saturday, guaranteeing them a spot in the GLIAC tournament. Hillsdale started off the first set against the Huskies with a 3-0 lead but quickly fell behind. They managed to come back from being down 16-21 to tie the set 21-21, but eventually lost 22-25. “We...
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November 14, 2013July 12, 2022Sports
Charger Chatter: Garrett Jones
Garrett Jones is a sophomore on the men’s basketball team. He transferred to Hillsdale this year from the University of New Hampshire. Jones has already seen time on the court as a point guard. He is adjusting to Hillsdale’s academics and is planning to major in sports psychology. Was Hillsdale one of your original options...
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November 14, 2013July 12, 2022Culture
The right kind of superhero
I don’t usually expect to be surprised by movies—I’m one of those obnoxious people who guessed the ending of “The Sixth Sense” when I first watched it. That said, I never expect to be surprised by superhero movies. But “Thor: The Dark World” actually led me to gasp audibly at one point. And grab at...