The balance of power in Washington, D.C., shifted with the announcement last week of Associate Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement. The impending confirmation hearing for his replacement will determine a new balance between Republicans and Democrats. Although recent historical precedent may predict a brewing political battle, particularly when the Senate is 50-50, reality is...
Year: 2022
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Metaverse Mayhem
After years of toying with society and all its users, Mark Zuckerberg has revealed his most sophisticated fantasy yet: the Metaverse. What would have been a Black Mirror episode five years ago has become our reality. Our social media-saturated society is the teaser for Zuckerberg’s fantasy. But instead of boomerangs and status updates, we’ll soon...
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Local businesses close due to ‘safety concerns’ during snow storm
Several businesses in Hillsdale have decided to close or change their hours due to the snow storm that started on Feb. 2. John Spiteri, owner of Checker Records coffee, described how they are dealing with the situation. “We are playing it by ear and closing early today,” Spiteri said on Wednesday. “We will see what...
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Police increase campus patrols after series of threats at local schools
Local police are increasing safety measures and patrols at schools due to a rising number of threats, according to the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office. Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire said incidents occurred in Jonesville and Reading schools. Police officers found and stopped the students before any had the opportunity to act on the threats. There...
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Hillsdale gives new shot to cadet who refused vaccine
“When a dog has been abused and brought to shelter but they are still scared — that’s how I feel.” For sophomore Nickaylah Sampson, life at Hillsdale College is a stark contrast from her experience at West Point Academy, where she was put in the “dirty platoon” and forced to share a bathroom and living...