Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Pence is a coward. In the face of liberal agitation, the man has bent over backward insisting the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act would not allow for discrimination. “If I were presented a bill that legalized discrimination against any person or group,” he piously proclaimed, “I would veto it.” Therein lies...
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April 9, 2015July 12, 2022Sports
Softball is a game of its own
The flight attendant’s sweet southern drawl came over the loud speaker as she cheerfully announced, “A special welcome to our baseball team that’s with us today!” Baseball team? I wondered. I didn’t see a baseball team boarding the flight. Immediately my eyes scoured the plane in search for the alleged boys, but I only saw...
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April 9, 2015July 12, 2022City News
David’s Dolce Vita sells alum’s wine
A month ago, the Preamble Wine Company founded by alumnus Cody Ewers ’10 first appeared on Hillsdale County shelves at David’s Dolce Vita. Manager Yvonne Fedrick discovered Ewers’ wine company while talking to his mother, Mary Ewers, at a wine tasting over Parents’ Weekend. “She mentioned her son made wine as well, and he was...
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April 9, 2015July 12, 2022Opinions
Being ‘radical’ is no vice
Editor’s note: the print version of this article was edited significantly. The version here published more closely reflects the length of the original submission. Christopher Boyajian asserts that Ted Cruz is an “unelectable radical” (“Ted Cruz: Unelectable Radical,” April 2). I think Mr. Boyajian is largely incorrect, but his charge has two elements and each deserves careful...
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April 9, 2015July 12, 2022City News
Smith’s Flowers tries tea, too
Smith’s Flowers now offers Metropolitan Teas, which the store picked up from recently closed Mulberry Lane’s inventory. The loose-leaf tea comes in a variety of flavors from around the world including: China, India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya. Selections range from black, green, white, herbal, and decaf blends, to favorites like Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, Yorkshire...