Economists love to describe tradeoffs (“on the one hand….on the other hand”), so much so that a frustrated Harry Truman once asked for a one-armed economist. So I appreciated how your recent article (“Hillsdale Professors Discuss Tariffs,” Feb. 13) represented the many nuanced considerations about the Trump Administration’s rapidly evolving tariff policy. But as someone...
Two senior English majors gave the Vade Mecum Honors Lectures for the English department Feb. 14. The department selected seniors Gregory Whalen and Anna Baldwin to deliver the lectures. The presentation is part of an annual tradition honoring senior English majors whose capstone essays best express insight and excellence, Assistant Professor of English Patrick Timmis...
Although mass media’s hold has broken down in the 21st century, much of our information comes from just a few sources. Almost imperceptibly, a small group of people influences everything we see. The opening of White House Correspondent seats to the public is a step in the right direction. The Trump Administration announced it would...
Professors and student affairs will face off in Family Feud, hosted by the Student Ministry Board Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in Plaster Auditorium. Courtesy | HistoryCommons The Student Ministries Board will host a night of Family Feud Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. in Plaster Auditorium. A team of six professors will face off against...
Athysivam poses in D.C. COURTESY | Hershey Athysivam Although students battle negative temperatures, snowstorms, and ice storms over the winter, their efforts to maintain the Hillsdale coined “Monday culture” of business casual attire are unchanged by the frigid weather. “There is a culture of Monday on this campus, but it’s something that we should...