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Physics professor publishes work on pulsars
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Physics professor publishes work on pulsars

Hillsdale Professor of Physics Tim Dolch | Courtesy Hillsdale College Associate Professor of Physics Timothy Dolch co-wrote three astrophysics papers, which span topics from the solar wind to neutron stars. The first paper was submitted to the Heliophysics 2024 Decadal Survey in August. It is a white paper describing the sun’s influence on the Very...

Andrew Fink: from student to legislator
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Andrew Fink: from student to legislator

Long before Republican state Rep. Andrew Fink won his re-election to the state House of Representatives on Nov. 8, his friends were canvassing Hillsdale College’s McIntyre Dormitory with a different election in mind.  They had nominated Fink as a blind date for Fall Ball, and as they went door-to-door advertising the dance, they found him...

As inflation hits home, locals find creative ways to cope
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As inflation hits home, locals find creative ways to cope

Hillsdale County residents are taking advantage of local alternatives, as Michigan’s food prices increased nearly 14% in the last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The increase in state food prices surpassed the national average by about 5%. Locals are turning to the Hillsdale County Farmers Market, which offers a venue where...

Putin’s next target is green energy
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Putin’s next target is green energy

Here’s some advice: Before antagonizing Russia, check the weather. Napoleon, Hitler, and other would-be conquerors reaped disaster after failing to tune in to the forecast. Despite these lessons, Europe is about to repeat history. To avoid armed conflict, Europe needs to fight Putin’s war not with weapons, but with the power of free trade and...