The Palace Café is a hidden gem of the Hillsdale community. Quietly tucked in the downtown cornucopia of shops and restaurants, the Palace is known best for its delicious breakfast foods and college-friendly weekend hours. Yet few are aware of its crowning glory, the as-of-yet unsung hero that should be recognized throughout the entirety of...
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April 16, 2015July 12, 2022Opinions
Why gay marriage will win
Inscribed in marble on the face of the United States Supreme Court are the words: “Equal Justice Under Law.” Although the legal meaning of this promise evolves over time, the idea of equal protection has long been a cornerstone of American constitutional jurisprudence. The 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause has ushered in important advances by...
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April 16, 2015July 12, 2022Opinions
Don’t focus on electability
All the media outlets ask it, from Fox News on the right to MSNBC on the left and everybody in between. When covering elections, they cannot help but to pose it to every single guest they host. The common, yet glaringly problematic question is this: Who do you think will be the nominee? Incessant media...
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April 16, 2015July 12, 2022Opinions
What texting hath wrought
On the floor of the Senate, surrounded by elected officials and important dignitaries, an eccentric inventor started texting. On May 24, 1844, with a crude electrical wire strung from D.C. to Baltimore, Samuel Morse transmitted the first telegraph, forever transforming the world. Reflecting on the divine providence of this technological leap forward, Morse tapped out...
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April 16, 2015July 12, 2022Features
Cachers keepers losers weepers
Your phone beeps, and you pull up short to survey your surroundings. To the untrained eye, there’s nothing extraordinary about the alley you’re in, unassumingly located behind a small ice cream shop. You know better: you’ve followed the trail, and the object you’re seeking is close. After a few minutes of searching, you grin as...