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‘Starship  Troopers’ book talk explores space, politics
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‘Starship Troopers’ book talk explores space, politics

Fans of politics, philosophy, and alien bugs will enjoy the library’s upcoming book discussion on Robert A. Heinlein’s “Starship Troopers,” a classic novel from the 20th century’s Golden Age of Science Fiction.  The discussion will take place at noon in Mossey Library’s Heritage Room on Wednesday, Sept. 27. A pizza lunch will be provided.  “The...

Model students: Garden Party doubles as a runway
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Model students: Garden Party doubles as a runway

Scarlet silk, tropical ties, and Hollywood flair characterized the best looks of Garden Party 2023. Students celebrated some of the last summer weather with dancing and live music in the Slayton Arboretum on Sept. 16. This year’s Garden Party theme was “La La Land,” a 2016 musical film starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. The...

C.S. Lewis ballet illuminates four facets of love
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C.S. Lewis ballet illuminates four facets of love

In a delicate interplay of movement and meaning, Ballet 5:8 illuminated the timeless truths of love and faith in Markel Auditorium on Sept. 17. Courtesy of the Hillsdale College Professional Artist Series, Chicago’s Ballet 5:8 delivered a performance that was not only visually captivating but also deeply introspective. The Hillsdale College Professional Artist Series brings...

A day at the DIA: Trip to the museum brings art to life for students and faculty
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A day at the DIA: Trip to the museum brings art to life for students and faculty

It is crucial students engage and interact with artwork they are researching, according to Assistant Professor of Art Christina Lamb Chakalova. Chakalova organized a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts for students and faculty on Sept. 16. The DIA has an extensive art collection featuring art from Ancient Mesopotamia to Andy Warhol. “The impetus...

Choose ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ author for commencement
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Choose ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ author for commencement

John Green may be the healthiest man in America known for illness.  Whether it’s his most famous book, “The Fault In Our Stars,” whose plot revolves around teenagers with terminal cancer, or his nonprofit work aiding healthcare systems in third-world countries, Green is the epitome of transforming study into action. He should be the 2024...