On Tuesday evening, former TIME correspondent Michael Walsh spoke to a packed audience in Lane Hall where he presented a lecture titled “In Praise of Toxic Masculinity.” Walsh, an author, screenwriter, and journalist, drew his talk from the first chapter of his forthcoming book, “Last Stand.” Throughout the book, he analyzes famous historical battles in...
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Orthodox priest speaks on loneliness
On Thursday, Nov. 7, Rev. Seraphim Majmudar spoke to Hillsdale College students and faculty about the crisis of loneliness in America — and how to solve it. The event was hosted by the Dogwood Society and the Orthodox Christian Fellowship. Isaac Kirshner, president of the Dogwood Society, said that he first met Majmudar through his...
‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ opens soon
On Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m., the Tower Players will perform “Arsenic and Old Lace”, a dark comedy that promises quirky characters, witty dialogue, and plenty of laughs. The play will run through Nov. 23 in Markel Auditorium with an additional matinée performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday. “I think our audiences are really...
Martha Graham’s legacy lives on
Although she is less well-known today, dancer and choreographer Martha Graham revolutionized dance in the 20th century with her bold and original style. Holly Hobbs, assistant professor of dance, gave a lecture about Graham’s innovative technique and legacy on Nov. 10 in the Sage Center. “She was a cultural icon, dancer, choreographer, and actress,”...
Wall Street Journal columnist speaks on dangers of socialism
During her Nov. 5 lecture at Hillsdale College, Kimberley Strassel urged the audience to remember Benjamin Franklin’s famous words: “We have a republic, if you can keep it.” Now entering her 25th year at the Wall Street Journal, Strassel is concerned about the growing rejection of the founding principles that Franklin helped craft. Strassel, who...




