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Focus on the economy to win the black vote
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Focus on the economy to win the black vote

With less than four weeks until Election Day, 30% of black voters identify as Independents or Republicans, and now is the time for former president Donald Trump to hone in on his administration’s plan for economic revival. This is a crucial part of the electorate Trump must win over before Election Day.  While a vast...

Tattoos provide a gateway to adulthood
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Tattoos provide a gateway to adulthood

When I walked into the Gilded Unicorn Tattoo Parlor in Charlotte, North Carolina, to get my first tattoo at 19 years old, the voices of my grandparents and parents in my head reminded me I might never get a “real” job because of it.  But now, four tattoos later and after a summer spent in...

QUICK HITS with Amelia Lawson
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QUICK HITS with Amelia Lawson

In this Quick Hits, Amelia Lawson, assistant director of admissions who oversees the high school summer programs and student ambassadors, talks favorite breakfast food, childhood dreams, and crazy questions from her children.  What is your go-to song? Depends on the day, but Kip Moore always puts me in a good mood. What’s your favorite season? ...

Q&A: Pakaluk offers advice for marriage, family
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Q&A: Pakaluk offers advice for marriage, family

Catherine Pakaluk is an associate professor of social research and economic thought at the Catholic University of America. Courtesy | Catherine Pakaluk Catherine Pakaluk earned her Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University and now serves as an associate professor of social research and economic thought at the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University...

Saving Western art: sculptor lectures on his work
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Saving Western art: sculptor lectures on his work

After 72,000 hours, Sabin Howard, a professional artist and self-proclaimed troublemaker, finished the recently unveiled National World War I Memorial, “A Soldier’s Journey.” The Hillsdale College President’s Office hosted Howard for a lecture Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. in the Heritage Room, where he spoke of his own journey sculpting the piece for the memorial. ...