U.S. military action against the Iranian regime is necessary but may cause problems for President Donald Trump at home, according to Paul Rahe, a professor of history who also teaches in the Van Andel Graduate School of Statesmanship. “If we do not succeed in regime change, this will mean trouble for Trump domestically. He’s a...
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Radio takes home two national awards
Kyba and radio students with her award at the top of Rockefeller Center. Courtesy | Scot Bertram A Hillsdale senior and an alumna received national radio awards from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System in New York City last weekend. Senior Erika Kyba won “Best Specialty Show (Non-Music)” for “The Poetry Fix,” and Lauren Smyth ’25 won...
Campus Character: Chris Ambuul
“CriCri” really, really, really likes ice cream. Courtesy | Chris Ambuul Chris “CriCri” Ambuul is a sophomore majoring in philosophy and is a resident assistant of Simpson Residence. In his free time, he volunteers with SOAR, dabbles in Campus Rec’s intramural sports leagues, and eats ice cream. Would you prefer time travel or space travel?...
Q&A with the President’s Ball king and queen
Williams and Padrón. Gabe Beckwith | Student Activities Board Q. What was your reaction to being nominated? Padrón: I was really surprised! I was not expecting to be nominated, and I had kind of forgotten that there was a president’s ball court. Williams: I’ve been told that I have a very public presence on campus....
Spalding’s new book aims to explain the founding
As Americans begin to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Matthew Spalding, dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, released his latest book in December. His book, titled “The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence,” aims to teach readers the creation and consequences of...

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