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Professor’s Picks-Gavin Weaire, professor of classical studies
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Professor’s Picks-Gavin Weaire, professor of classical studies

Dr. Weaire holds flower. Courtesy | Gavin Weaire   Song:  “Lascia ch’io pianga” by George Frideric Handel (1711)  I’ve noticed that this is the designated category for faculty to show that they’re not just into high art. Sod that. Go listen to a good recording of Handel’s “Lascia ch’io pianga.” (Or “Lascia la spina.”)” Oh,...

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Students share why they transferred

When Ingelise Andersen declined her acceptance to Hillsdale for greater scholarship elsewhere, she didn’t expect to face bullying from her peers and disagreement with her professors.  Andersen was accepted to Hillsdale for the fall 2024 semester, but opted for Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, due to its generous scholarship offers. But it wasn’t...

‘Babygirl’ subverts sexual stereotypes
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‘Babygirl’ subverts sexual stereotypes

“Babygirl” Poster. Courtesy | Amazon Nobody puts Baby in the corner — unless you’re Samuel, the 20-something intern having an affair with tech CEO Romy Mathis in the erotic thriller “Babygirl.”  Patrick Swayze practically glows in the most famous scene from “Dirty Dancing” (1987) when he frees Baby from her stuffy family. But “Babygirl” subverts...

Student to have 4th novel published in May
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Student to have 4th novel published in May

“Warsafe” poster. Courtesy | Amazon In addition to graduating in May, senior Lauren Smyth will be releasing her fourth sci-fi novel. Smyth’s book, “Warsafe”  explores the parallel existence of a video game and the real life beta-tester. Smyth said the story was developed from an idea that she had originally hoped to turn into a...

Mix22, Schizmatics record originals over break
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Mix22, Schizmatics record originals over break

Left to right: Schizmatics members Owen Gerth, Gavin Listro, and Matt Byrne record at Burt House. Courtesy | Jack Cote   Two student bands dove into the world of releasing music over winter break with their first, original songs. Mix22 released its song, “Heartbeats,” Dec. 27 and the Schizmatics will release its first of four...