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‘Birzer Bandana’ ties together science fiction, apocalyptic poetry, and British prog-rock
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‘Birzer Bandana’ ties together science fiction, apocalyptic poetry, and British prog-rock

Theology, intellectual rock, and the liberal arts — these are three main elements of the debut album by Birzer Bandana, a collaboration between progressive rock musician Dave Smith and Hillsdale College Professor of History Bradley Birzer. Birzer provided the concept and lyrics, and Smith wrote the music for the seven-song progressive rock album “Becoming One,”...

Food fight: Student Fed approves CHP request
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Food fight: Student Fed approves CHP request

After a contentious debate, Hillsdale College’s Student Federation voted 14-4 to allocate nearly $7,000 from its surplus fund for Centrahallapalooza at its April 6 meeting. The $6,858.21 is covering half the cost of food — the other half coming from the Student Activities Board’s own fund — which SAB members said they hope will purchase...

Keller crowned Miss Congeniality at D.C. cherry blossom festival
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Keller crowned Miss Congeniality at D.C. cherry blossom festival

Princesses don’t always have it easy, as participants of the Cherry Blossom Princess Program, held last week during the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., found out. Long days full of meetings with foreign dignitaries, receptions, a grand ball, and reading to kindergarteners was exhausting — but well worth it, senior Monika Keller said....

Monday’s Golf tournament cut short due to rainstorm
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Monday’s Golf tournament cut short due to rainstorm

A rainstorm ended the Purgatory Regional Tournament on Monday after the Hillsdale College golf team had nearly finished the round. Junior Logan Kauffman was on the 16th hole when the weather ended play. “We were bummed about the rainout because we were playing well,” Kauffman said. Since rain cut short the competition, only the first...