Students at Hillsdale need to laugh more often, according to Stephen Smith, Dean of Humanities and Professor of English. He is one of three members of what he describes as a “mysterious triumvirate,” a body which he says is tasked with bringing more opportunities for laughter to the students of Hillsdale. The triumvirate is responsible...
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See the best work of Hillsdale’s art seniors
Senior artists Veronica Fogo, Cecelia Jansen, Joel Mayer, Julia Widhalm, and Emma Cuneo invite students to connect with the artistic side of campus at the first senior art exhibit of the year. There will be a formal reception and exhibit March 27 at 6 p.m. in the Daughtry Art Gallery. The seniors chose “Connection” as...
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Timmy, that was rude!
Timothée Chalamet offended many when he said, “I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera, or things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though, like, no one cares about this anymore,’” in an interview with Matthew McConaughey, aired by Variety earlier this month. The cultural backlash shows Gen Z’s inclination...
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Vernal vibes: here’s a trusty list of spring films
Here in Hillsdale, it can be hard to believe that it’s springtime, seeing as it’s a brisk 20 degrees outside one day, sunny and 65 the next, and so on. But yes, spring is upon us. And as a reminder, here are some great pick-me-ups to encourage you students who, after a week-long reprieve from...
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“Project Hail Mary” is a surprising score
If you’re looking for a funny, thrilling, and lighthearted movie to help power you through the last month of the semester, look no further than Amazon MGM Studios’ sci-fi flick, “Project Hail Mary.” The family-friendly space exploration film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller — who co-created “The Lego Movie,” “22 Jump Street,” and...