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The case for contemporary art
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The case for contemporary art

Mark Rothko, one of the greatest contemporary American painters, created NO. 61 Rust and Blue, one of the best encapsulations of the purpose of modern art. His son wrote that this piece “was not made to communicate who [Rothko] is, but who we all are.” While contemporary art is deeply individualistic and abstract, it shows...

Leftist activists use corporations to influence society
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Leftist activists use corporations to influence society

When left-leaning activists fail to get legislatures to do their bidding, they often turn to the courts. But recently they have identified new agents for change: corporations.  Corporations are huge and have massive influence over society. Millions of Americans are affected just by the employee policies they adopt, not to mention the politicians they endorse,...

Hillsdale holds spring convocation online, Stewart receives Daugherty Award
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Hillsdale holds spring convocation online, Stewart receives Daugherty Award

While campus remains closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the springtime tradition of convocation at Hillsdale College continued, albeit in a near-empty Christ Chapel and streamed live online. During the livestream, held at 11 a.m. on April 23, College President Larry Arnn addressed the current state of the college in this unprecedented time. Arnn noted...