I find myself examining the Greek system. Why do fraternities exist? What is the purpose of a sorority? Do these organizations contribute to the flourishing of both the individual and larger community? I’m searching for answers not necessarily offered by overzealous and overwhelming rush week recruiters. Everyone knows the popularized fraternity apologetic, promising a brotherhood...
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November 20, 2014July 12, 2022Opinions
DSP is back
Delta Sigma Phi has been through much the last few years. When we lost the house in 2012 for various infractions of school rules, things looked bleak. Several members deactivated, our charter was in jeopardy, and we no longer had a place to call our own. It was easy to lose faith in the mission...
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November 20, 2014July 12, 2022Features
Hillsdale history in a heap
Three days after America lost JFK to an assassination, Hillsdale College lost its first historian and many archives to a house fire. “We had just about come to the terrible truth that a president of the United States could be assassinated in our time,” the college’s 1964 President’s Report said. Soon after, a “ tragic...
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November 20, 2014July 12, 2022Features
Vintage is ‘key’
A cheerful voice greeted me when I ducked out of the pouring rain into Key Opportunities Consignment and Vintage Center. The young woman gave me a crooked smile and returned to arranging tea cups on a shelf near the counter. It was just about closing time, and with a nod from her supervisor, she shuffled...
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November 20, 2014July 12, 2022Features
A month of man madness
Niedfelt Volunteer Extravaganza Honoring Thanksgiving, Niedfeldt’s November goal is serving the community for 400 hours. “We talked about some philanthropic event and decided why not up the ante and make it a month-long?” senior House Director Ray Willis said. Each student must complete about eight hours to achieve the goal. Even...