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Swope discusses classical education for all
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Swope discusses classical education for all

Cheryl Swope provided evidence that special-needs children have the potential to succeed academically at the same level as any other child Thursday. Swope, author of “Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child,” spoke about her passion for providing children with learning disabilities the same opportunities in education as other children, including a classical education....

Classic honorary claims six awards at convention
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Classic honorary claims six awards at convention

Classical studies honorary Eta Sigma Phi brought Hillsdale kleos in five sight translation contests and an essay competition this weekend at the honorary’s national convention. Assistant Professor of Classics and Eta Sigma Phi adviser Laury Ward and Professor of Classics Joseph Garnjobst accompanied nine students to the convention Saturday and Sunday in Ann Arbor, Michigan,...

Local district could face fine over Native American mascot
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Local district could face fine over Native American mascot

Camden Frontier schools’ Redskins mascot could cost the school five to 10 percent of its state aid. Michigan State Superintendent Brian Whiston is investigating whether or not he can fine schools with Native American mascots. Whiston is currently waiting to hear from Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette on  whether he has the authority to do...

Mock trial misses nationals by half a ballot
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Mock trial misses nationals by half a ballot

Hillsdale College Mock Trial’s A and B teams came short of advancing to nationals, on Sunday at the Opening Round Championship Series tournament in Hamilton, Ohio. The A team came a half ballot short of the six needed to advance. Hilldale won five-and-a-half ballots in the four rounds of competition at the tournament that included...