The silence of God can be suffocating. The modern God, whom Wiman refers to as his “Bright Abyss,” is not an unquestioned cornerstone. We find ourselves bereft of a habitually stated vision of God. No longer do we have the rituals or rhythms to spiritually cope with tragedies, the death of a daughter, a diagnosis...
Carafano speaks on national security, growing threat of terrorism
The scariest part of the future of terrorism, lecturer James Carafano said, is that he has no idea what it will look like. “Today, there are more terrorists worldwide than there were in 2008,” he said. “There are more deaths from terrorism. There are more terrorist plots against the United States. We’re at this place...
An unsullied reputation: ‘Sully’ traverses tough subject material in a triumphant tale of heroism
With a pairing as strong Clint Eastwood and Tom Hanks, it’s not a surprise “Sully” is already generating Oscar buzz. After sweeping six Oscar nominations with “American Sniper,” Eastwood’s highest-grossing feature to date, he tackles another tale of American heroism with his newest feature, “Sully.” Hanks leads the film as Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the...
Speech teams prepare for competitive season at annual retreat
After a weekend retreat at Hillsdale College’s Rockwell Lake Lodge in Luther, Michigan, the speech teams said they are excited to compete in a new season of their intellectual sport. Members of the mock trial, forensics, and debate teams hopped into vans Sept. 2 to prepare for a year in competitive speech before new recruits...
Speech teams prepare for competitive season at annual retreat
After a weekend retreat at Hillsdale College’s Rockwell Lake Lodge in Luther, Michigan, the speech teams said they are excited to compete in a new season of their intellectual sport. Members of the mock trial, forensics, and debate teams hopped into vans Sept. 2 to prepare for a year in competitive speech before new recruits...



