Month: April 2018

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Economics professors sign anti-tariff letter to Trump, Congress
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Economics professors sign anti-tariff letter to Trump, Congress

Hillsdale College economics professors are among the most recent to warn President Donald Trump and Congress against passing tariffs on steel and aluminum. Along with 12 Nobel laureates and hundreds other economists across the country, at least five Hillsdale professors signed the conservative advocacy organization National Taxpayers Union’s open letter urging the federal government against...

Benzing house director to retire at end of semester
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Benzing house director to retire at end of semester

“Hi, Pastalamizi,” Sue Postle calls from her little apartment off the lobby of Benzing Residence. Her burnt orange door is flung open, and a bouquet of “thank you” flowers rests on a stool: The women of Benzing have thrown her a surprise party to express their appreciation for her care and commitment as their house...

Townhouse construction causes gas main leak
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Townhouse construction causes gas main leak

Commuters who take West or College street home may have to take a detour Monday afternoon. Construction on the College Park townhouses at West and College hit a two-inch natural gas main line Monday afternoon, causing the fire department to close down the intersection, according to local officials. Michigan Gas Utilities workers are on scene,...

Take to the lake: the best lakes around
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Take to the lake: the best lakes around

The average temperature is slowly climbing the charts in Hillsdale. Soon enough, we’ll be in the middle of summer with 90 degree days and burn-inducing sunshine. What better way to spend a sweltering summer’s day than exploring one or all of the lakes surrounding Hillsdale? Grab a swimsuit, a few friends, and a cooler, because...

Don’t ever be afraid to say #MeToo
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Don’t ever be afraid to say #MeToo

When I read an email soliciting me to come “hear one of America’s best investigative reporters” speak on the dangers of the #metoo movement, I was startled. What could Heather Mac Donald possibly say that would trump empowering women standing up for themselves? As I listened to her lecture, it became increasingly clear that she...