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‘Lover’ presents grown-up Taylor Swift
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‘Lover’ presents grown-up Taylor Swift

When the last few bars of “Daylight,” the last track of Taylor Swift’s new album, play, a voiceover by Swift begins.  “I want to be defined by the things I love, not the things I hate,” Swift says. If defining herself through love was her goal with “Lover,” Swift accomplished it. “Lover” is without a...

Freshmen: Take a lesson from Ronald Reagan
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Freshmen: Take a lesson from Ronald Reagan

Dear Freshmen: Here you are. You’ve made it to Hillsdale, and are embarking on one of the most rewarding and most difficult journeys of your life so far. I hope that you find Hillsdale to be everything you’ve wished for and more, and to start off on the right foot, I want to indulge the...

Luck’s retirement provides insight on professional athletes’ mental health
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Luck’s retirement provides insight on professional athletes’ mental health

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck recently sent shockwaves through the sports world with the announcement of his early retirement after only six seasons in the league. Luck took advantage of his platform bringing attention to an often unspoken issue among NFL players: mental health. “I feel tired,” Luck said during his retirement speech. “Not just...