A girl of about eight who wore a hot pink cardigan — with bangs dyed to match — leaned back, lifted her iPhone, and snapped a photo of Cindy Sherman’s “Untitled #92,” a photograph of a frightened young woman in a school uniform, hair cropped short, face blanched, pupils contracted to pin points. “That’s beautiful,”...
The Hillsdale College Athletic Hall of Fame honored its four newest members on Saturday night. Jeanie Adams, James Drawbridge ‘66, Thomas Kanka ‘84, and James McHugh ‘94 were all inducted into Hillsdale’s Hall of Fame at the 19th annual Hall of Fame Banquet. More than 200 people were in attendance at the Searle Center. Each...
Millions of women from all walks of life celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 — a day meant to inspire and strengthen all women. But when some women who had embraced the feminist label tried to join their ranks holding pro-life signs, they were berated. The day was supposed to represent the pride all...
I write in response to Kate Patrick’s article, “Talk money to me: Get a savings account,” in the March 9 edition of the Collegian. Patrick said, “If you want to save for retirement effectively and have cash on hand in an emergency, open a savings account.” I agree that a savings account is a good...
After years of disdaining identity politics, Republicans are now taking part in the game — and employing affirmative action policies like the ones they’re known for scorning. In February, Sen. Mark Chelgren, R-ottumwa, filed legislation that would require Iowa’s public universities to consider professors’ political affiliation when hiring, and to reject a prospective professor whose...