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Campus reacts to Taylor Swift’s engagement
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Campus reacts to Taylor Swift’s engagement

An Instagram caption revealed the news last week: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” This post referred not to any Great Books or Physical Wellness professor, but to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. After dating for about two years, Swift and Kelce announced their engagement on Aug. 26. The post featured...

State rep to host 5K run
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State rep to host 5K run

Jennifer Wortz in 2024. Courtesy | Jennifer Wortz The proceeds will benefit Wortz’s campaign Michigan State Rep. Jennifer Wortz will host a 5K run and walk Sept. 6 at Lewis Emery County Park.  “One of the best ways that I know to maintain good mental health is to stay active and be outside,” Wortz said. ...

Culture Shock: Pay attention to pop culture
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Culture Shock: Pay attention to pop culture

Courtesy | Unsplash Culture matters.  And not just high culture. Don’t get me wrong — I love to talk about Shakespeare just as much as the next female Catholic English major on campus. But my goal here is something different. I propose popular culture matters. For better or worse, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the Cracker...

Theta legacy: New band, new booze
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Theta legacy: New band, new booze

The flagship band of Theta Epsilon, the men’s music fraternity, made its premier performance at the close of Welcome Party under the name Jett Cruz and the Bahama Mamas. Composed of seniors, the Bahama Mammas include Aidan Christian as lead singer,  John Frenz on drums, Jeremy Holford as lead guitar, Erik Teder on rhythm guitar...

Freshman takes the scenic route to Hillsdale
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Freshman takes the scenic route to Hillsdale

James Burkett poses with his bike at the end of the trip in front of Professor Nathan Schleuter’s house. Courtesy | Peter Burkett Some students drive to Hillsdale College. Others take a plane. Freshman James Burkett rode his bike. Burkett and his father, Peter, biked more than 300 miles from their home in Pennsylvania to...