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‘To Be A Man’ tells an American story
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‘To Be A Man’ tells an American story

“To Be A Man” by the country rap artist Dax was Canada’s top-selling single last year. The portrait it paints of the glories and struggles of masculinity resonate not just in Canada, but throughout America and the West at large. Dax navigates a careful course throughout the song. Avoiding both the pitfalls of a melancholy...

How 9/11 shaped our culture
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How 9/11 shaped our culture

Everyone remembers 9/11 — even those of us who weren’t there.  We have all heard the question: “Where were you on 9/11?” Everyone who watched the attack has a story about the moment they learned America was under attack. This event reshaped American culture. The famous country singer Alan Jackson released a song following the...

Crafting stories: Film and the human experience
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Crafting stories: Film and the human experience

When senior, and psychology major, Joshua Burnett came to Hillsdale, he knew he wanted to explore film production but wasn’t sure where to start.  “I wanted to make cool stuff,” he said. Burnett has now created and produced four films through Hillsdale’s Film and Production Club. He worked with Michael Lynn Animation Studios and Copernican...

Netflix hits the mark with KPop Demon Hunters
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Netflix hits the mark with KPop Demon Hunters

Any film titled “KPop Demon Hunters” does not deserve to be good. The name alone is enough to make a viewer cringe at the new Netflix film.  However, not only does it drop some legit bars, this movie was fun, creative, and with better morals and messaging than most modern cartoons. The plot of the...

Visiting artist brings rustic America to life on canvas
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Visiting artist brings rustic America to life on canvas

Stepping into the gallery, the first painting you’re likely to see, “Closing In,” depicts a young man, pistol in hand, fleeing several wild wolves through the snow on horseback. The vivid expressions and cool blue tones make the painting brisk and dynamic.  Albin Veselka is currently an established figure within artistic communities; accepted into the...