John Green may be the healthiest man in America known for illness. Whether it’s his most famous book, “The Fault In Our Stars,” whose plot revolves around teenagers with terminal cancer, or his nonprofit work aiding healthcare systems in third-world countries, Green is the epitome of transforming study into action. He should be the 2024...
Category: Opinions
Keep ‘conserve’ in conservative
I don’t sip from a paper straw in my electric vehicle, but I’m still a conservative who cares about the environment. The difference between a liberal and me is in our approach. We have different solutions for protecting the environment and different beliefs on the extent of human-based climate change. Sadly, some others in the...
Euthanasia isn’t compassionate
We have forgotten how to die well. The euthanasia debate demands our attention. Twelve US states are considering legalizing euthanasia in 2023, and another 10 states currently permit it. Euthanasia’s ever-growing place in the public sphere makes it an issue of concern for all of us. We need a consistent, compassionate response that is founded...
Crossing the street isn’t our biggest safety concern
Hillsdale students face their mortality every time they cross the street. Between running to class and remembering all the day’s activities, it’s easy to take a reckless step into the road. Because it cares about student safety, the Hillsdale College security office sent an email asking students to be aware before crossing the street. I...
Put down your pitchforks and grow up
Everyone needs to take a deep breath about homecoming week. Threatening and mobbing Student Activities Board members won’t change your ranking, cyberbullying teams won’t make you enjoy their content more, and losing your mind about meme accounts won’t make them stop posting. As far as homecoming’s elephant — or banner — in the room: It...




