Handel’s “Messiah” is the epitome of Christmas music. Handel incorporates the purpose of the Messiah’s birth: His death and resurrection, man’s sinful nature, Christ’s forgiveness of sins, the Christian life. His music fits the occasion of the Christmas Holiday because it draws all the components of Christmas together in a great and glorious – albeit...
Author: Micah Meadowcroft (Micah Meadowcroft)
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Campus anticipates part one of ‘The Hobbit’
As the semester comes to a close, students have a lot to look forward to: reunion with family and friends back home, Momma’s cooking, and a full night’s sleep, for instance. But for many, the opening of “The Hobbit” tops the list. Anticipation for the movie, which comes out in the United States on Dec....
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Shakespeare: act it out
The first time I read “Hamlet,” I thought it was overrated. I’m a Philistine, I know. But, now that I’ve seen “Hamlet” performed multiple times both on stage and screen, I am reformed –– I love it as a thing of beauty. Reading the Bard’s work only, and not performing it as well, sells Shakespeare...
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Pizza wars: may the best pizza win
It is a commonly known fact that college students like pizza. Deciding where to get the pizza, however, can be such a hassle. Of course, some people know exactly what they want. “When I’m at home, I drive 30 minutes out of my way to get Pizza Hut for dinner, ” said senior Abigail Panabaker....
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Volleyball club gets set
A new club has been formed on campus: the Hillsdale Men’s Volleyball Club. The brainchild of freshman Eric Walker, the volleyball club had its first practice on Nov. 5. The next practice will be in the Roche Sports Complex on Nov. 11from 3-5 p.m. Walker, who was part of a start-up volleyball club in high...