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International Club discusses European politics, cheese
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International Club discusses European politics, cheese

How do you govern a country with 500 cheeses?  On Monday, the International Club hosted an event to discuss how European nations can maintain their distinct languages and cultures, without disturbing the current balance of power.  The speakers, Marie-Claire Morellec, chair and professor of French, and Assistant Professor of Spanish Todd Mack, discussed current events...

Humes, women’s team to run at national meet
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Humes, women’s team to run at national meet

The Hillsdale College women’s cross country team will be traveling to Sacramento, California, for its seventh-consecutive NCAA Division II National meet this weekend. The Chargers will be accompanied by senior Joey Humes, who qualified as an individual for the men’s race.  Twenty-four teams automatically qualify for the national meet, along with 10 other teams that...

Former TIME Magazine correspondent praises toxic masculinity
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Former TIME Magazine correspondent praises toxic masculinity

On Tuesday evening, former TIME correspondent Michael Walsh spoke to a packed audience in Lane Hall where he presented a lecture titled “In Praise of Toxic Masculinity.”  Walsh, an author, screenwriter, and journalist, drew his talk from the first chapter of his forthcoming book, “Last Stand.” Throughout the book, he analyzes famous historical battles in...

WHIP hires Heritage Foundation’s David Azerrad
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WHIP hires Heritage Foundation’s David Azerrad

Hillsdale College in D.C. has hired David Azerrad as an assistant professor of government and research fellow. The hire comes as the D.C. campus continues to grow, most notably with the opening of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government this fall.  Vice President for Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School...

Local shops prepare for Small Business Saturday
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Local shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

With the holidays quickly approaching, Hillsdale’s local businesses are preparing gifts and discounts for their customers on Small Business Saturday, which will take place on Nov. 30. Small Business Saturday is an event that was created by American Express in 2010. By 2011, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution in support of the day and...