In late October, the finances of Hillsdale Buddies, a Hillsdale College GOAL Program, were running low for its weekly bowling initiative with special needs community members. The Hillsdale County Community Foundation, or HCCF, came to the program’s aid. The Youth Advisory Council of the the HCCF awarded Hillsdale Buddies a $1,700 grant from the W.K....
An ancient port city and a modern metropolis seem to be strange bedfellows. In the Israeli city of Tel Aviv-Yafo, however, the two stand side by side, as steel skyscrapers cast shadows on harbors that have been in use since the Bronze Age. The contrast and coexistence of Tel Aviv-Yafo is a paragon of...
The most joyful season can often become stressful as schedules fill up. One key means of avoiding this stress is to plan ahead, so be sure to put these Christmas events on your calendar. As the Christmas season begins to set in, holiday bazaars are a great chance to grab that final decorative piece or...
Idolized by some for his wit, though demonized by others for his provocative rhetoric, H.L. Mencken remains a controversial figure for conservatives today. Visiting Assistant Professor of History Darryl Hart will present his book published earlier this month, “Damning Words: The Life and Religious Times of H.L. Mencken,” at 7 p.m. Thursday in Dow...
The best way to ward off consumerism this Christmas season is to give thanks for what you already have and savor the holiday that celebrates gratitude: Thanksgiving. In Nathanael Meadowcroft’s Oct. 27 piece titled “Jingle bells before the turkey sells,” he argues that Americans don’t need to wait until after Thanksgiving to turn on Christmas...