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Trump’s trade war with China left unfinished: New trade deal maintains tariffs on goods, affecting farmers across Midwest
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Trump’s trade war with China left unfinished: New trade deal maintains tariffs on goods, affecting farmers across Midwest

Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a new trade deal that is being called a major “first step” towards reaching a final, permanent agreement. Called simply the “Economic and Trade Agreement Between the Government of the United States and the Government of The People’s Republic of China,” this deal has been heralded as...

Core Curriculum: Help or hindrance to future success?
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Core Curriculum: Help or hindrance to future success?

The core curriculum is one of the most distinctive features of Hillsdale College. Comprised of a whopping 55 credits, the core is double the size of a typical major. The amount and type of classes included are a source of debate on campus for students, but conversations surrounding the core actually started about 15 years...

Barney Charter to move to old Mauck elementary school
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Barney Charter to move to old Mauck elementary school

With Christ Chapel construction coming to a close, various campus construction projects continue.   After the Chapel dedication in October, construction crews finished the entire interior, with the exception of two pieces: the large organ and some additional sound equipment. According to Chief Administrative Officer Rich Péwé, there will be a chancel organ dedication on April...

#WWIII hype shows public’s  ignorance of selective service
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#WWIII hype shows public’s ignorance of selective service

Thousands of young people across the United States have taken to Twitter over the last two weeks to express their fear of being drafted into the U.S. military. Though their worries are unfounded, the Twitter frenzy raises questions about the future of military conscription in the United States and the ideal model for military service....