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Jewish students find ‘mishpacha’ within faith-based club on Christian campus
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Jewish students find ‘mishpacha’ within faith-based club on Christian campus

Jewish students celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Courtesy | Maggie O’Conner What symbolizes a sweet new year better than apples dipped in honey? On Wednesday evening, six Jewish students, eight non-Jewish students and three Jewish community members gathered in Dow over a Kosher, home-cooked meal to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish new year. The...

Church completes 2.5-million-dollar research project
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Church completes 2.5-million-dollar research project

A three-year philosophy project funded by a $2.5 million research grant — the largest grant ever given to a Hillsdale College professor — concluded this August. The project, led by Associate Professor of Philosophy Ian Church, was titled “Launching Experimental Philosophy of Religion” and aimed to kick start broad, interdisciplinary research in the area of...

‘The Alexander Technique’ tracks mental health journey
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‘The Alexander Technique’ tracks mental health journey

Rex Orange County’s newest album “The Alexander Technique,” is a laid back and musical journey of self reflection. The final song culminates in a troubled soul able to “Finally” let go as Alex O’Connor sings with a free spirit.  The album’s opening track “Alexander” — a reference to both Rex Orange County singer’s  nickname ‘Alex’...