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Stop the TikTokification of music
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Stop the TikTokification of music

Chicago’s Lincoln Hall was at capacity. Hundreds of teenagers filed into the auditorium and stared starry-eyed — almost drooling — at the stage about to be graced by the presence of yet another TikTok star. But instead of the evening being filled with sing-alongs, it was embarrassingly silent except for the chorus of one song. ...

Foster care closet located at new CASA office
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Foster care closet located at new CASA office

The new office is home to the Hillsdale County Foster Care Closet. Courtesy | Facebook A community closet for foster kids in Hillsdale County opened at the start of October, located at the new office of the Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hillsdale. The Hillsdale County Foster Care Closet will be open to any child...

A Professor’s Opinion: Bucket lists
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A Professor’s Opinion: Bucket lists

“What’s one thing on your bucket list?”   Stephen Smith, English: “See a live performance of Mozart’s music for the glass harmonica.”   Anna Navrotskaya, French:“To go to Bhutan because of how separated it is from the rest of the world.”   Don Westblade, Religion: “To visit Iceland because of the otherworldly landscape.”   Lee Cole,...

Students tour amish town in horse drawn buggy
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Students tour amish town in horse drawn buggy

Last weekend, a few friends and I drove more than an hour from campus to visit the small town of Shipshewana, Indiana. The draw? Shipshewana is the third largest Amish community in North America, and invites visitors to shop, eat, and learn about its way of life. While the delicious pies and home-cooked comfort food...