Michigan voters will have to decide next November whether they want to become the fifth state to legalize the drug. They ought to say yes. But don’t resort to ideological arguments for or against the recreational marijuana. Look at the facts. If you do, you’ll see passing such a measure would have a positive impact...
Month: October 2015
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Parks, picnics, and open spaces
Whether for a fall picnic or a crisp walk, Hillsdale city parks offer a beautiful space to get away from fluorescent-lighted study rooms on campus. The Fields of Dreams is the hub for the sports enthusiast. It boasts several large, grass fields equipped with soccer goals and a baseball diamond. From pee-wee football to high...
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The Tutors : Students’ rock in the midst of writer’s block
Minte Irmer Personal Blunder of Paper Writing: I talk a lot, so I almost always say too much. It’s tempting to keep adding cool details and extra information to a paper rather than staying concise. Usually I let it all out in the first few drafts, but I’m vicious with my red pen later and...
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Buffalo Ranch
Student Recreation is subsidizing costs for a student trip on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2-4 p.m. to Buffalo Riding Ranch. The ranch, located in Hanover, Michigan, will feature an hour of horseback trail rides and an hour of wagon rides. The cost is only $10 for students. “I think that if anyone wants to experience...
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Rep. Tim Walberg talks Education and House elections
Congressman Tim Walberg represents Michigan’s 7th Congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Walberg came to campus last week to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hillsdale Academy. How does Hillsdale Academy stand out from other schools as a model for classical education? It is based on a higher principle that the academics and...