While wholly novel in its approach, director Greta Gerwig’s coming-of-age debut “Lady Bird” seems so well-known, personal, and honest that it’s considered an instant classic. “Lady Bird” is an era-defining story — in the same category as the “The Graduate,” “The Breakfast Club,” and “Garden State” — that will have a similarly enduring impact on...
Pongracic Sr. speaks on debt crisis
On Feb. 7, Praxis invited Ivan Pongracic Sr., father of economics professor Ivan Pongracic, to lecture on the debt crisis in the United States. Over 60 students and faculty gathered in Dow A to hear his lecture. Junior Alex Taylor, president of Praxis, said he appreciated hearing about the elder Pongracic’s experience with overspending governments....
Mission-minded Mormons seek truth, discussion
The name tag, with its letters in blazing white on a black background, says it all, announcing its wearer’s identity, setting, and reason for ringing your doorbell: “Elder _____ : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.” Although the picture of the Mormon on a mission characterizes, and perhaps caricatures, the life of...
In review: The Academy Awards
If you don’t know what movies to watch over spring break, catch the Oscars on Sunday at 8 p.m. on ABC. Besides offering suggestions for your cinematic watchlist, it can be fun to see your celebrity crushes in fancy — or weird — evening wear, to hate yourself because you’re not talented enough to deserve...
County forecloses condemned building
The Hillsdale County Circuit Court foreclosed the property on 23 and 25 N. Broad St. on Wednesday. The business that owns the property, Mortgage Management LLC, did not appear in court to defend the foreclosure. The owners still have time, however, to retain ownership of the property. “April 2 is the last day someone...




