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‘Gentle parenting’ is a disservice to your children
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‘Gentle parenting’ is a disservice to your children

When I nannied for millennial parents who raised their kids with the “gentle parenting” philosophy, I saw disastrous results.  The “gentle parenting” model has become a social media buzzword. This technique is built around boundaries, empathy, and understanding. The purpose is to aid your child in navigating the overwhelming emotions they may experience.  According to...

Senior advice: don’t worry about graduating with honors
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Senior advice: don’t worry about graduating with honors

When Hillsdale accepted me in 2020, I knew I wanted to perform well in every aspect of my college life. I planned my academics to graduate in seven semesters, worked at least 10 hours a week between my multiple jobs, and obtained several leadership positions. I will graduate with a B+ average GPA in May. ...

Why is Hillsdale so meme-able?
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Why is Hillsdale so meme-able?

Hillsdale College is a uniquely meme-able place.  With veteran meme pages like Barstooldale and Hillsdank College as well as newcomers like Logrog Flashback and Fundie_gyatt posting on Instagram regularly, there are enough memeable people and groups to support the entire meme ecosystem. Fundie_gyatt and Barstooldale’s memes largely rely on fraternity weekend habits and the perils...

International Club highlights the cultures of Hillsdale
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International Club highlights the cultures of Hillsdale

Attendees of the cultural fair pose for a photo. Courtesy | Caué Basso The Hillsdale International Club showed Hillsdale College the world  at its annual cultural fair on March 23. Students presented tables on Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Haiti, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, the Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam. “This is a tradition of...

A professor’s opinion: amenities on campus
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A professor’s opinion: amenities on campus

What amenity should Hillsdale add to campus? Jordan Wales, theology: “A pub, interiorly decorated in English style by a classical architect, open between noon and 7 p.m., with a ‘bring your own lunch’ policy (to keep costs down) and containing a faculty-only room in which professors might converse amongst themselves to deepen friendships and nourish minds...