Anthony Esolen’s plan for saving American culture is as incendiary and inspiring as its governing metaphor — a phoenix rising out of the ashes of what he sees as a decimated society. But it may be just as mythical. Out of the Ashes, the latest book from Providence College English professor, author, Divine Comedy translator,...
At Coney Hut Drive Inn near Jonesville, a perfect summer dining spot waits to serve “Blue Goo” ice cream shakes under a purple-painted awning. The nostalgia couldn’t get more picturesque — or flavorful — than that. Located just six miles from Central Hall, Coney Hut offers a trip into a better time — one when...
Playing on a national stage for the first time will leave any musical ensemble on cloud nine. But when Hillsdale’s musicians ascend to new heights, they light up the place with their love for the music. When the Hillsdale College symphony orchestra traveled to George Mason University this weekend to perform at the national conference...
Last year, he was riding charter planes to games at legendary venues like Cameron Indoor Stadium and Rupp Arena. This year, he’s riding buses to the Upper Peninsula in the middle of blizzards — and loving every minute of it. According to sophomore transfer guard Harrison Niego, the transition to Division II basketball from a...
“This one starts with a real longing, a from-the-guts call for peace. And by the end, the music earns it.” This uncharacteristically poetic description from our tour guide introduced the song that woke me from my mental fugue state after a few days of international travel. He held his smartphone to the microphone and said,...