Former Senator Jim Demint once said that he would rather have 40 conservatives true to their principles in the Senate rather than have a majority of 60 unprincipled Republicans. In theory, I understand what he is saying. What is the purpose of having power if you do not have the will to do good, such...
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November 6, 2014July 12, 2022Opinions
Don’t stress registration
As pre-registration for spring semester classes starts, students should remember that “missing out” on a class will not end their academic worlds. Excitement marks the entire class selection process (at least for the nerdier students). Talk about classes can resemble pre-prom excitement from high schoolers — “Who are you taking?” Enthusiasm from older students who...
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November 6, 2014July 12, 2022Culture
Art department competition continues for a ninth year
Artists are as unique as the very work they create. That’s why this coming spring, Hillsdale College art department looks to give the students a chance to showcase and present their work in the ninth annual Art Thematic Competition. This year’s department picked theme will be “Stages of Life.” With this title as a guideline,...
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November 6, 2014July 12, 2022Culture
Tears, laughter, love, death, and song: Student-directed Opera Workshop to include “The Magic Flute”
This weekend, audiences of the Opera Workshop performance will be dazzled by enchanted instruments, daring princes, and magical sorcerers. This year’s performance will include an abridged version of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” as well as five famous scenes from other well-known operas. The performances, which are free to the public, will be held Friday, Nov....
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November 6, 2014July 12, 2022Opinions
‘Death with dignity’ is undignified
Almost everyone knows someone who has fought cancer. Many people even know someone who has lost the battle to cancer, but not many know someone who gave up to cancer. I certainly don’t, but Brittany Maynard’s family does. Last week at the age of 29, Brittany, a terminal brain cancer patient from California, chose to...