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Professors express concern, excitement for cabinet picks
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Professors express concern, excitement for cabinet picks

Trump’s cabinet picks have generated discussion across the nation and among Hillsdale professors. Courtesy | Trump, Facebook As President-elect Donald Trump continues to roll out picks for his presidential administration, sentiments surrounding the cabinet picks vary among Hillsdale College faculty.  A common reaction, however, is that Trump is focused on loyalty this time around.  “Trump...

‘Wicked’ movie fills the musical’s ruby red slippers
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‘Wicked’ movie fills the musical’s ruby red slippers

“Wicked” movie poster.  COURTESY | Amazon   After “Wicked” lost the Best Musical Tony Award in 2004, theater fans everywhere have waited for the wider recognition and acclaim that the musical truly deserves. “Wicked”— the fourth-longest-running Broadway musical — has one of the catchiest soundtracks on Broadway and an iconic original cast featuring Idina Menzel...

‘Gladiator II’ entertains despite weaknesses
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‘Gladiator II’ entertains despite weaknesses

“Gladiator II” movie poster. COURTESY | Amazon   Although “Gladiator II” falls short of its predecessor, the movie is justified as a legacy sequel. I’m not here to say it’s an Oscar winner, I’m just here to say I was entertained. Years after the death of Maximus Decimus Meridius, twin emperors Geta played, by Joseph...

Chapel Choir to host Lessons and Carols service
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Chapel Choir to host Lessons and Carols service

Hillsdale College Chapel Choir will host Lessons and Carols service Dec. 8 in Christ Chapel at 6 p.m.  This year marks the fourth annual service, according to Director of Sacred Music Timothy McDonnell.  The program, a traditional Anglican Christmas service, consists of nine scripture readings spanning from Genesis through the New Testament, interspersed with Christmas...