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Get the interview: cover letter and resume workshop guides students toward careers
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Get the interview: cover letter and resume workshop guides students toward careers

Anyone claiming to be a “resume expert” raises a red flag, according to Executive Director of Career Services Ken Koopmans.  During the Career Services cover letter and resume workshop on Aug. 30, students had the chance to understand the subjective nature of resumes. The workshop sought to answer student questions, review pre-existing resumes, and consider...

Playoffs in Hockeytown
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Playoffs in Hockeytown

I wrote an article last September detailing why I believed the Detroit Red Wings would make a triumphant return to the NHL playoffs, which they’ve missed every year since 2015. Well, I was wrong. Their playoff drought remained in effect. That won’t stop me from attempting to foresee this year, and my faith in Wings...

‘Barbie’ is for men too
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‘Barbie’ is for men too

The Barbie movie contains useful messages for men and women alike. Courtesy | Unsplash The Barbie movie is not just for women. It preaches a message of self-identity and self-worth equally important for men.  According to CinemaScore, the male audience of “Barbie” gave an average A- grade after seeing the movie, just a tick below...

From speechwriter to entrepreneur: Alumna launches writing firm website
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From speechwriter to entrepreneur: Alumna launches writing firm website

After four years writing speeches for the president of the United States, one Hillsdale College alumna shifted to launch a communications firm. Brittany Baldwin ’12 launched the website for her firm, Illuminate Consulting, last month.  “I resisted having a website for a long time,” Baldwin said. “It reached a lot more people than I thought.”...