It’s a rare kind of instrument that requires naughty Catholic school children to produce sound. But this is exactly what the church organ requires. Most organs have a pedal at the organist’s feet that blows wind through its reeds to make it sing. But the church organ’s pedal protrudes directly out of its side —...
Year: 2021
In-person worship is essential
Churches must be filled. Even though Zoom and other online platforms are becoming predominant outlets for hosting religious events, in-person worship is still essential. The end of true worship is to give glory to God and seek communion with him through the giving of self. It is not a chore, task, duty, or “makes me...
Zoom protocol: Tips from a fellow student
“Zoom University” ushered in a new set of social standards that has had under one year to develop. To help out students across campus, I’ve compiled the most pressing social issues of our time with the hope of saving individual students’ embarrassment, professor’s patience, and your peers’ sanity. Here it is. By all means, mismatch...
Renovation planned for Dow Center
The Dow Hotel and Conference Center will undergo major renovations later this year, involving significant changes to Rooms A and B as well as rooms on the second floor. “We want to create a desirable space with a classical style that helps to make it more coherent with the rest of campus,” Chief Administrative Officer...
County to hold parenting seminar over Zoom
A local organization hopes to make parenting easier by offering a seminar next month featuring a Hillsdale-based therapist. Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness of Hillsdale will offer a multi-day workshop with local therapist and parenting specialist Allie VanSickle on Feb. 6, 13, and 20 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The workshop will take place...



