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Reading between the lines

Arthur M. Melzer, professor of political science at Michigan State University and author of “Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost Art of Esoteric Writing,” will be speaking this Sunday at 8 p.m. in Lane 125. The talk will be hosted by the Office of the President, the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship, the Dow...

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Genome-editing and jumping spiders at Sigma Zeta national convention

Six Hillsdale students and two faculty members from the math and science departments attended the national Sigma Zeta convention in Kentucky from March 26-28. The math and science honorary drew approximately 100 undergraduate chapter members from around the nation for their annual research convention. Senior Mitchell Irmer, president of the Sigma Zeta chapter on campus,...

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Honors students to defend theses

Students and faculty may listen to and challenge Honors Program seniors — and two juniors — over the course of the next week as they present their Honors theses, the accumulation of a year-long research project. The final drafts of all the theses are available on the college portal, and include topics like privatization in...

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Theology and biology: pro-life doctor to speak on contraception

When Dr. Chris Stroud stopped prescribing artificial contraception of any kind at his fertility and midwifery clinic, he was sure he was destroying his practice. But quite the opposite occurred. “I thought it would destroy my practice, and I would be over,” Stroud said. “God had a different plan in mind. The practice actually exploded...

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After 15 years of changes in the department, Morrisey to retire

Professor of Politics Will Morrisey was hired to replace Alexander Shtromas, a child prodigy trained by the KGB in geopolitics. He taught students who went on to careers in homeland security, international journalism, and even two who returned to teach at Hillsdale. Morrisey has been at Hillsdale since 2000. In the course of his time...