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Memorize poetry — appreciate beauty
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Memorize poetry — appreciate beauty

Every time I see a rainbow, the refrain from one of  William Wordsworth’s poems pops into my head: “My heart leaps up when I behold a rainbow in the sky.” When I see a falling star, I’m reminded of a sweet children’s poem by Sarah Teasdale: “Blinding the north as it went by/ too burning...

Learn about NFP
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Learn about NFP

Intense bouts of depression and anxiety. Destroyed libido. Weight gain and hair loss.  These are all side effects from the birth control pill that has come to be regarded as normal or expected, at least in my high school friend circle. The pill controls more than people’s fertility; it also affects their mental health, feelings,...

MelCat returns to the library
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MelCat returns to the library

Mossey Library reinstalled the MelCat system that allows students, faculty, and staff to request books from any of the participating libraries in Michigan, according to sophomore library employee Marlow Canady.  “You have all of Michigan at your fingertips,” Canady said. “Delivery depends on the book, taking anywhere from a week to a few weeks to...

Women’s tennis begins G-MAC play
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Women’s tennis begins G-MAC play

Over spring break, the Hillsdale College women’s team traveled south to Florida to play against Nova Southeastern University and Palm Beach Atlantic University. Although the Chargers suffered a loss against NSU 7-0 and against PBAU 5-2, the team crushed its home game against Ashland University, winning 6-1.  “I wasn’t sure what to expect since Ashland...

Cimpeanu ranked 9th in ITA singles after spring break trip
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Cimpeanu ranked 9th in ITA singles after spring break trip

Sophomores Brennan Cimpeanu and Sean Barstow jumped up the ITA rankings as the Hillsdale College men’s tennis team returned from their Florida trip against two of the top teams in Division II to begin their G-MAC play by defeating Ashland University 5-2.  The Chargers began their spring break facing off against third-ranked Saint Leo University,...