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Genetically modifying foods isn’t a bad thing
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Genetically modifying foods isn’t a bad thing

When people hear the term genetically modified organism, many think of scientists hunched over lab benches, injecting chemicals into grotesquely shaped vegetables. Admittedly, the concept of changing the genetic makeup of our food can sound intimidating or scary thanks to the abundance of fearmongering about GMOs. Stripping away the scary terminology is the first step...

From programming computers to pursuing PhDs in the humanities
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From programming computers to pursuing PhDs in the humanities

Even among the humanities, some professors have a background in computer programming. Outside of the computer programmers in the science division, two professors now teach English or religion at Hillsdale. Before Associate Professor of English Dutton Kearney decided on a career as an English professor, he taught himself computer programming while working for an insurance company....

Students independently produce G.K. Chesterton’s ‘The Surprise’ with ‘frothy fun, whimsical wit’
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Students independently produce G.K. Chesterton’s ‘The Surprise’ with ‘frothy fun, whimsical wit’

Surprise! It’s a play not put on by theater students.  Sword fights, falling in love all of a sudden, and an unexpected ending: G.K. Chesterton’s play “The Surprise” has all the elements to delight audiences and make them think.  Independent students will present “The Surprise” this weekend in Mauck Dormitory. Showings of the 80-minute play...

‘Aslan or Gandalf?’ Students fill Mossey Madness brackets
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‘Aslan or Gandalf?’ Students fill Mossey Madness brackets

Amid the hushed voices and page-flipping in Mossey Library, students passing by a white board covered in different handwriting stop and read the answers to the question, “What is the hardest choice in the 1st round of Mossey Madness?” The board gave them a choice: participate or laugh and keep walking. The board is an...