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Tea, Churchill, and Politics: interning in Parliament
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Tea, Churchill, and Politics: interning in Parliament

“The next station is Westminster,” the automated voice of the London Underground announced. “Exit for the Palace of Westminster, and Houses of Parliament.” I walked up the station’s stairs with three other Hillsdale College students, sophomore Porter Jihaad and juniors Jacob Fox and Vivian Turnbull. We left the station and stood facing the centuries-old facade...

Business was slow on Mark den Hollander’s first day at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin. COURTESY | MARK DEN HOLLANDER
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From the kitchen of Mark den Hollander

Business was slow on Mark den Hollander’s first day at three-star Michelin restaurant Le Bernardin. Starting on a quieter day was the only way to pick up the fast-paced, detail-oriented work of a place as skilled as Le Bernardin. Originally established in Paris and now also found in the heart of New York City, the...

Feeding of the 500: St. Anthony’s midnight ‘Greek Feast’
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Feeding of the 500: St. Anthony’s midnight ‘Greek Feast’

Parishioners gather outside of St. Anthony Catholic Church to sing Irish shanties and ballads. Courtesy|Rosemary Surdyke  Parishioners and visitors alike packed the parish hall of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in the wee hours of Easter morning for the church’s annual Greek Feast. With more than 500 participants, this year’s Greek Feast was the...

QUICK  HITS with ANDREW RUSSELL
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QUICK HITS with ANDREW RUSSELL

In this interview, Associate Professor of Biology Andrew Russell ’05 talks hair dryers, ranch, and Ronald Reagan. Do you have any hidden hobbies or talents? Singing. I sang in college and in high school and previous churches we’ve been a part of. I like woodworking too. It’s a nice break from mental exercise. Of all...