Imani Nichols is a Grammy-winning pop star. She’s also the most underpaid artist in the world. As a teenager with no guidance, Imani entered a shady record deal with her now ex-husband who became rich off Imani’s royalties. Seasoned legal thriller writer James Grippando released “Goodbye Girl” Jan. 9, a novel inspired by the 2019...
Author: Ally Hall (Ally Hall)
Professors’ Picks: Gary Wolfram, professor of political economy
“Layla” Derek and the Dominos – 1972 “‘Layla’ came out in 1972, my senior year at the University of California, Santa-Barbara. It was on the only studio album of Derek and the Dominoes. The lyrics, which were written by Eric Clapton, are haunting and the rhythm is mesmerizing. I was so enamored by the song...
From creed to critters: Andrew Bosley’s artwork on display through next week
A glimpse into a forest canopy reveals a rushing stream, orange butterflies, patches of mushrooms, a small town, and a handful of critters going about their daily lives. The cover of the 2018 board game “Everdell” is one glimpse into the serene artistic mind of Andrew Bosley. As one of this semester’s guests of Hillsdale...
Stop the TikTokification of music
Chicago’s Lincoln Hall was at capacity. Hundreds of teenagers filed into the auditorium and stared starry-eyed — almost drooling — at the stage about to be graced by the presence of yet another TikTok star. But instead of the evening being filled with sing-alongs, it was embarrassingly silent except for the chorus of one song. ...
Everyone could benefit from better sex education
We should talk more about sex. We already talk about it a little. Every fall, Hillsdale hosts Greek houses, freshmen, and off-campus houses for a discussion about sexual harassment, sexual assault, and weekend etiquette. The program means well, but students don’t walk away with much of value and instead are often just scared by the...




