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Q&A: Daniel McCarthy
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Q&A: Daniel McCarthy

Dan McCarthy gave a talk to students and faculty on Sept. 5 titled “Nationalism and the Future of Conservatism.” Mr. McCarthy is the editor of Modern Age, a conservative journal published by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute. He also contributes to a variety of publications including the New York Times and USA Today. You graduated with...

Unsung Heroes of Hillsdale: Bartender Bob
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Unsung Heroes of Hillsdale: Bartender Bob

At the Center for Constructive Alternative lectures, Hillsdale students engage in vigorous note-taking while learning from renowned speakers. For many returning CCA guests, however, the most memorable face is that of ‘bartender Bob.’ Australia native Miroslaw Nej, who goes by Bob because of its simpler pronunciation, has been bartending at Hillsdale College for longer than...

Hillsdale Academy places third in the nation for Classic Learning Test scores
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Hillsdale Academy places third in the nation for Classic Learning Test scores

Hillsdale Academy students are ranking high on the Classic Learning Initiative’s college entrance exams. Last month, Hillsdale Academy placed third in the Classic Learning Test’s national high school rankings by median score. Classic Learning Initiative was founded by Jeremy Tate in 2015 when the SAT committed to return to the 1600 scale and align more...

9/11 trial date set decades too late
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9/11 trial date set decades too late

It’s a disgrace that 19 years after the tragedy of 9/11, prosecution is only just beginning. The trial date for the terrorists involved in plotting the 9/11 attacks has been set 10 years too late. This week, as the U.S. marks the eighteenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, memory of the tragic day is...