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US should quit UN
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US should quit UN

When over 60% of members of the United Nations General Assembly voted in favor of a “humanitarian truce” in the Middle East on Oct. 27, it sent a clear sign the U.N. opposes Israel. The United States must recognize the U.N. as the farce it is and withdraw from the corrupt organization.  A truce would...

War isn’t a cause for antisemitism
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War isn’t a cause for antisemitism

What happened in Israel is not about Palestine.  Every innocent life lost on both the Israeli and Palestinian fronts is tragic. Right now, however, is not the time to discuss so-called territorial disputes. Whether you agree with the current lay of the land or not is a different story. Israel is a nation and deserves...

Pi Phi hosts annual Mr. Hillsdale fundraiser
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Pi Phi hosts annual Mr. Hillsdale fundraiser

Freshman Joshua Underwood took home the title of Mr. Hillsdale at the annual male talent show hosted by the sorority Pi Beta Phi in Plaster Auditorium on Oct. 6.  “I love this kind of stuff — it’s simultaneously so stupid and funny,” Underwood said. “Plus, this particular pageant was for charity, and who doesn’t love...

Chargers fall short of homecoming victory
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Chargers fall short of homecoming victory

Sophomore Sam Lee had six receptions against the University of Findlay. Courtesy | Isabella Sheehan After being held scoreless in the first three quarters of their first home game of the season, the Hillsdale Chargers football team exploded for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter but failed to catch up to their G-MAC rival, the...

Opinion: Releasing genetically modified mosquitoes is irresponsible
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Opinion: Releasing genetically modified mosquitoes is irresponsible

Mosquitoes can carry deadly diseases. Courtesy | Facebook The U.K.-based biotechnology company Oxitec has released genetically modified mosquitoes into the wild, including in the United States. While these mosquitoes can help limit the spread of diseases like the Zika virus, the execution of the plan and the health concerns it poses outweigh the benefits.  Oxitec’s...