When I arrived on campus, it was the first time I had complete autonomy over organizing my side of the room, what could go on the walls, and what my style would be. Decorating my dorm room was ultimately the first step in establishing independence from my parents and building community among my fellow residents...
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It is time to be actively pro-life
So, you’re pro-life. Now what? The good news is, most Hillsdale students would probably call themselves pro-life if asked. The bad news is, most of them probably don’t do anything about it. Maybe you’ll tell me, no, you actually do some pro-life stuff. Maybe you vote for pro-life candidates when you have the chance. Maybe...
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Everyone should learn to cook
I’m standing over a ripping hot cast iron pan at 11:40 p.m., cooking carne asada and waiting for the quesadilla that will result. An hour ago, I had no idea I was going to do this. Yet because of the Whitley Residence camaraderie and Walmart not closing until 11 p.m., I can achieve my goals....
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Coffee is better than tea
Before writing this, I stopped by Penny’s to get a coffee. Coffee is energizing: It makes most people feel less tired and enhances brain functioning. Coffee helps me focus on my studies and write faster. (The jury’s still out on whether it makes me write better.) Tea supposedly has caffeine in it, but I never...
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The pro-life movement is winning
It was two in the morning in the Argentinian winter in 2018, and rain poured down upon the tens of thousands of protesters. Large projectors showed the senators as they debated long into the night, a debate that had meant to end in the mid-afternoon. The argument: the depenalization of abortion, which in turn meant...