While sitting in front of the muted TV, which was turned to the news, I sat and read a section of Slavisa Tasic’s paper “Are Regulators Rational?” for my Behavioral Economics class. The title of the section my professor assigned is called “Illusions of competence.” It argues that regulators — and people in general —...
Media ignores corruption of Chinese government, shifts blame to Trump
As COVID-19 restrictions have lowered the world’s volume to an eerie hush, the virtual world has lit up as those lonely in quarantine seek camaraderie, news on the pandemic, or simply a cure for boredom. In the midst of this boom in online activity, there has been one notable silence: A lack of outrage against...
The Weekly: Continue the pursuit of wisdom in the face of adversity
For the first time in its history, Hillsdale College will have online-only classes for current students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This new challenge and the new form of education gives students a chance to grow in their pursuit of wisdom and development of the soul. Now that learning is online, the setting of this...
Place makes purpose of Hillsdale College full: Physical location connects spiritual and physical worlds
Like everyone else, I was not prepared for the COVID-19 outbreak or the grief I would feel in missing many of my last moments at Hillsdale College. Certainly in the grand scheme of life on earth, my grief over graduation and a missed month of school may be minuscule, but it is a grief made...
Hillsdale County reports first COVID-19 case
Hillsdale County reported its first case of COVID-19 on March 23, as an adult male tested positive for the virus. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency announced the results Monday and said the man is self-isolating. Meanwhile, the agency is working to notify individuals who came in contact with the patient. The City of Hillsdale...