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French fertility bill undermines fatherhood
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French fertility bill undermines fatherhood

France’s motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity” arose during the French Revolution, and has since reminded the people of the noble and familial values crucial to the success of their society. The French National Assembly recently approved a bill that would destroy any semblance of a firm communal foundation, spurring a new battle cry from protesters: “Liberty,...

Professional gamer qualifies for World Championships
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Professional gamer qualifies for World Championships

For many, being paid to play a game that one loves is a far-off childhood dream. But for sophomore Shane Cenk, that dream is his everyday.  Despite gaming competitively for less than two years, Cenk will travel to Malaysia later this month to compete in the “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (PUBG) World Championship; the second international tournament...

Two attend debate tourney
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Two attend debate tourney

The debate team sent two members this past weekend to a tournament at McKendree University. Junior Katrina Torsoe broke to quarter finals in the novice division and placed 6th for the speaker award. Freshman Thomas Curro broke to quarterfinals in novice. “Even though I lost in quarters, I feel really good about my own growth...

Hillcats will perform bebop
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Hillcats will perform bebop

Hillsdale College’s faculty jazz ensemble, the Hillcats, invite campus and Hillsdale County to join them for their first performance of the season. The event will be held Friday, Nov. 15 at 8:00 p.m. in the Plaster Auditorium. According to Jonathon Gerwirtz, who plays saxophone, the group’s performances are usually themed around a particular genre of...