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Get psyched with a new class
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Get psyched with a new class

The Hillsdale College psychology department is the best bridge between the sciences and humanities because it understands and incorporates the value in both. Though psychology is small and unknown compared to the renowned humanities departments and the reputable science departments, this is beginning to change.  Hillsdale students are called to pursue truth. But for philosophers...

No end in sight with rising inflation
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No end in sight with rising inflation

President Joe Biden has failed the American people once again. While the ongoing Ukraine-Russia crisis has put Americans on edge, the conflict also has worsened a domestic problem that targets our wallets and pocketbooks. Inflation is the highest it has been in 40 years, and the sad reality is that there is no end in...

We need more minimalism
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We need more minimalism

When everyone had months to stare at their belongings and decide what to clear out, the internet saw a spike in Marie Kondo-type content. Minimalism emphasizes the shift in focus from quantity to quality. By curating a more intentional set of belongings, people are able to focus on personal relationships and other more important aspects...

Six tries, five letters, four reasons to play Wordle
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Six tries, five letters, four reasons to play Wordle

Only six attempts stand between you and the best victory of the day: solving the Wordle. The game takes only five minutes, but considering you only get to play once every day, that short period is exhilarating. The game consists of guessing a five-letter word in six attempts. Either you guess correctly, or fail the...

Make the most of Parents Weekend
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Make the most of Parents Weekend

“Parents come to the college and talk with your professors?! Isn’t college about independence?”  This is a common response I hear when I describe the unique tradition of Parents Weekend to friends at other colleges. The idea of parents traveling to spend an entire weekend on campus, and even attending “parent-professor conferences,” is foreign to...