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In France, alumna teaches English, learns the ‘art of living’
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In France, alumna teaches English, learns the ‘art of living’

Along the Clain river in France lies a small town by the name of Poitiers, where Elizabeth Garner ’18 has been residing and teaching English to elementary students since late September. Encouraged by French professors Marie-Claire Morellec, Sherri Rose, and Anne Theobald during her studies, Garner discovered a French embassy program called Teaching Assistant Program...

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‘Sometimes music replaces words’

Student, Air Force vet writes songs that tell his story   Freshman Johnny Cole Murdock grew up listening to country music, but really fell in love with guitar the first time he heard the California-based heavy metal band Metallica. “I didn’t know you could play guitar like that,” Murdock said. “At that point, I wanted...

School immunization policy is lenient but not uncommon for Midwest schools
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School immunization policy is lenient but not uncommon for Midwest schools

Hillsdale College’s vaccination policies are more lenient than those of many colleges nationwide, but they closely resemble those of other Midwestern colleges. The college requires students to submit immunization records proving they have received appropriate doses of the Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Meningococcal, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, and Polio vaccines before registering for classes. Additionally, students must provide a...

Local churches install safeguards for potential emergencies
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Local churches install safeguards for potential emergencies

Local churches are taking precautionary measures to keep their parishioners safe. After recent shootings in public places, including places of worship, some local Hillsdale churches are revisiting their emergency policies, while others are creating new policies to ensure people are safe in their church communities. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Free Methodist Church, and Hillsdale Church...

Elizabeth James designs own major, interns at Pentagon
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Elizabeth James designs own major, interns at Pentagon

When senior Elizabeth James sat down for lunch at her Pentagon internship, she didn’t plan on explaining the allegory of the cave to her division boss. “He’s one of the most intimidating people you’ll ever meet in your life,” James said. “I was convinced he wouldn’t like me. He comes in and everyone sits up...