Hillsdale Mock Trial’s A and B teams could advance to nationals after victories at last week’s regional tournament at the University of Dayton. The B team finished in first place overall at Dayton Regionals Feb. 14-15 with a perfect 8-0 score. They defeated teams from Bowling Green State University, the University of Cincinnati, University of...
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On Epstein, resist desensitization
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in his cell on August 10, 2019. Courtesy | U.S. Department of Justice Imagine you’re scrolling through Instagram Reels: First, you see a Steph Curry highlight. Next, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell with a trending song. Then, a European travel reel. After that, Epstein lying on a...
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Mock trial sweeps Princeton at first spring competition
Several Mock Trial competitors took home outstanding individual awards, with Hillsdale’s A Team placing fifth in a tournament that moved onto Zoom due to bad weather Jan. 24-25. Hillsdale’s A Team was supposed to compete at Georgetown University. It swept Princeton University 2-0 in the first round, swept Penn State University’s B Team 2-0 in...
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Mr. Mamdani, collectivism isn’t warmth
Zohran Mamdani waves to a crowd of supporters at his inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026. Courtesy | New York City Government Rugged individualism may have its pitfalls, but collectivism is not compassion. When New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani affirmed his intent to carry out campaign promises on affordability, child care, and a rent freeze,...
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Mock Trial competes in last tournaments of preseason
Hillsdale College Mock Trial’s two upperclassmen teams placed third and fourth overall in their respective tournaments Nov. 15–16, with members taking home several individual awards. Upperclassmen team Mens Rea-lity Stars finished third overall at the University of Texas at Austin with a final ballot record of 8.5-3.5. They swept Boston University 3-0, went 1-2 against...