The seven million deaths a year should be enough. The cancer, heart disease, strokes, lung ailments, diabetes, tuberculosis, and arthritis should be enough. The formaldehyde, arsenic, and methane should be enough. Yet, according to the American Lung Association, more than 25% of adults ages 18 to 25 use tobacco products anyway. Hillsdale students may think...
Author: Megan Williams (Megan Williams)
City accepts petitions for mayor, city council candidates
The City of Hillsdale is accepting nominating petitions for mayoral and city council candidates for the 2022 elections. City mayor and council members for the first, second, third, and fourth ward are up for re-election. City Clerk Katy Price said candidates must collect between 25 and 50 qualified elector signatures on their petition. Candidates are...
‘Complete Mess:’ not a complete hit
Whipping our hair, blasting that music, and screaming their lyrics. Many of our angsty teenage years had the soundtrack of Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, and 5 Seconds of Summer in the early 2000s. With the release of 5SOS’s most recent single, “Complete Mess,” many fans are preparing...
Mock trial wins first-ever bid to national competition
The Hillsdale College Mock Trial Team made history after receiving their first bid to the national tournament last weekend. Two teams – 1298 and 1299 – competed at the Open Round Championship Series in DeKalb, Illinois last weekend. 1298 finished fourth in the tournament with a 6-2 record and the highest strength of schedule of...
Honey, I need more sriracha
I’m a condiment connoisseur. Though this may sound like a futile attempt to differentiate myself from your average white girl, I take pride in my ability to distinguish between a subpar and excellent side of ranch, sniff out a good aioli, and concoct the perfect sauce. Recently a speckled, peach-colored sauce has satisfied the stomachs...