Directors considered Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel “Dune” unadaptable, but amidst Hollywood’s creative decline, Dennis Villenueve delivered a triumphant masterpiece. Villeneuve’s 2024 “Dune: Part Two” far outperforms any recent movie of its kind for its visual quality and imaginative fervor. The film follows Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) on his quest to avenge his father and his...
Senior Cecilia Gulick presents research on editing the genes of a fruit fly. Courtesy | Twitter Senior Cecilia Gulick gene-edited fruit flies, and she hopes that other students will be able to build on her research, which she conducted for her senior thesis entitled “CRISPR Cas-9 in Drosophila melanogaster.” Gulick discussed the background, process, results,...
Hillsdale Craft Supply has hosted painting classes. Courtesy | Facebook Hillsdale Craft Supply will host a beginner-level watercolor painting class taught by Cheyrl Thomas on March 9. “We teach basic beginners and anyone can learn the techniques the way we teach them,” said Shelley Mangus, the owner of Hillsdale Craft Supply. “You don’t have to...
The 2023-24 Hillsdale College Shotgun Team. Courtesy | Hillsdale College Athletic Departent The Hillsdale College shotgun team overcame multiple trials at the Association of College Unions International/Scholastic Clay Target Program Missouri Regional, placing second highest overall. The last tournament before nationals took place from March 1-3 in Columbia, Missouri, where the team finished just behind...
Catholic and Protestant debates among students are commonplace at Hillsdale. Between designated Protestant vs. Catholic soccer games, or debates in the union, convicted students openly and confidently share their thoughts on campus. As someone who went to a Catholic high school but is a non-denominational Christian, my fellow students are often surprised that I didn’t...