When Anthony Esolen returned my copy of Dante’s “Inferno” after signing it, I was eager to see what he had written inside. I was only a first-semester freshman when Esolen spoke at Hillsdale College in 2012 for the CCA, but I had heard much of the renowned teacher, author, and translator, and I admired his...
Author: Emma Vinton (Emma Vinton)
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Remembering Jeffrey Tangeman ’88
Jeffrey Paul Tangeman ’88, Hillsdale College alumnus and a successful stage director, died on Aug. 14 at age 49 from an apparent heart attack. He was at his home in York, Pennsylvania, and found by a close friend. Tangeman is survived by his parents Robert and Mary Suzanne, as well as friend Suzanne Carlson. Tangeman...
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Bridal Aisle throws in bouquet
The Bridal Aisle, Hillsdale’s bridal boutique located next to Smith’s Flowers on North Broad Street, finally closed its doors with a sidewalk sale on July 11 after being closed for four years and reopening briefly in March. Bridal Aisle owner Sandy Rupp — who lives and works in Ohio — changed the window display occasionally...
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After icons: Jesus in television and the movies
I can count on one hand the number of “Jesus” movies I have seen. It isn’t many. I don’t usually like movies or TV shows about the Bible or the life of Christ. So turning on the TV Easter Sunday night was a bit of a risk. A new show, “A.D. The Bible Continues,” premiered...
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Smith’s Flowers tries tea, too
Smith’s Flowers now offers Metropolitan Teas, which the store picked up from recently closed Mulberry Lane’s inventory. The loose-leaf tea comes in a variety of flavors from around the world including: China, India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya. Selections range from black, green, white, herbal, and decaf blends, to favorites like Irish Breakfast, Earl Grey, Yorkshire...