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Vesper service begins the great fast
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Vesper service begins the great fast

As Western Christians prepare to celebrate Easter, the Orthodox Lent is just beginning The church is filled with golden icons of Christ and saints, each bearing the same gentle, intent expression. Men and veiled women enter solemnly, bowing and crossing themselves before the ornate images. Following a service, they will turn their gaze from the...

Construction vs admissions
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Construction vs admissions

First impressions are crucial. For prospective students visiting Hillsdale, the sight of construction cranes and the thundering of jackhammers could sway their decisions unfavorably. The construction, albeit temporary and with the promise of educational advancement and facility advancement, could hammer admissions rates.  Fred Schebor, associate senior director of admissions, offered insights on the matter.  “I...

Hillsdale student defends vaccine consent age in Vermont Senate.
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Hillsdale student defends vaccine consent age in Vermont Senate.

Children should not be able to receive vaccines without parental consent, said sophomore Alya MacManaway to the Vermont state Senate.  MacManaway, a student from Vermont, spoke up against a bill which would allow minors to receive vaccinations without parental permission.  “I have been involved with the Health Freedom movement through my family for a long...

Casual dating is the best way to find a spouse
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Casual dating is the best way to find a spouse

I planned weddings with three different men before meeting my fiancé.  No, I’m not a serial runaway bride. Or a polygamist. I’ve just fallen in love before.  My wedding to my first boyfriend — which I planned at the ripe age of 15 — was going to be an intimate affair because of our shared...

Stop ‘enshrining’ what isn’t sacred
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Stop ‘enshrining’ what isn’t sacred

Headline writers have a favorite new buzzword for articles covering abortion legalization, and it’s ruining journalistic integrity. The Associated Press in February: “New Hampshire Senate rejects enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution.” Bloomberg Law News in November: “Ohio Voters Enshrined Abortion, But Courts Will Decide its Reach.” The New York Times on March 4:...