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Harvard prof: ‘Coercion is not enough to keep society together’
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Harvard prof: ‘Coercion is not enough to keep society together’

According to Harvard professor James Hankins, the humanities as we know them aren’t working, and a return to Renaissance education could be the solution. Hankins, who gave a lecture at Hillsdale College on Oct. 15, is a professor of History at Harvard University specializing in the Italian Renaissance. He is the author of several books...

Recycling returns to campus
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Recycling returns to campus

The Tri Beta biology honorary resumed its recycling program last week after being put on hold due to the ongoing pandemic.  In the past, the honorary has had multiple drop-off stations throughout campus for paper recycling. This year, however, the program will have only one drop-off at Mossey Library. From there, the recycling will go...

People, Places & Plates: Jilly Beans expanded menu
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People, Places & Plates: Jilly Beans expanded menu

There’s nothing like walking down Hillsdale Street as leaves crunch under your feet, colorful trees line the sidewalk, and front porches display pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns.  Jilly Beans, a coffee shop in the heart of downtown Hillsdale, encapsulated this magical autumn feeling in their latest seasonal special. The “If Fall Was a Flavour” latte is a...

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks at Hillsdale
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Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks at Hillsdale

The United States Department of Education has parents’ backs, according to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. “I fight for America’s students. I fight for their parents. And I fight against anyone who would have government be the parent to everyone,” DeVos said. “In that troubling scenario, the school building replaces the home, the child becomes...

Contact center sees surge in calls in wake of pandemic
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Contact center sees surge in calls in wake of pandemic

Calls to Hillsdale’s contact center about online educational resources have increased in the past months, as more American parents consider homeschooling during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “Especially with COVID, a lot of people were calling because their public school systems were planning or had already decided to do virtual schooling for this fall,” Contact Center Team...