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Honor the honor code, even in A.J.’s
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Honor the honor code, even in A.J.’s

I find myself at A.J.’s Cafe three or four times a day, either getting some Grab-N-Go or ordering myself a Chai London Fog. On a recent visit, I was greeted with an ugly black cover where usually pleasantly packaged sandwiches and wraps normally reside. On the cover was taped a paper that says, “Please ask...

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Biden, stay out of Ukraine

Russia could invade Ukraine any day now–and if it happens, the United States should stay out. The Biden administration needs to remain as neutral as possible while ensuring peace between the dueling countries. The last several weeks have seen increasing tensions in eastern Europe. Russia has escalated its military presence near the Ukrainian border, with...

Increasing violence is a sign of the deterioration of society
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Increasing violence is a sign of the deterioration of society

Homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, and arson charges in the U.S. have steadily increased over the past few years, according to the FBI. This increase is ignored by mainstream media but should concern us. While violence has always been present in the U.S., there has been a significant increase of violent acts in the past few...

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Add C.S. Lewis to the Liberty Walk

The Inklings CCA detailed the work of the greatest Christian apologist of modern times—a man who is an obvious candidate for the next statue on the Liberty Walk: C.S. Lewis. In its mission statement, Hillsdale College describes itself as being dedicated to the “immemorial teachings and practices of the Christian faith.” Since 2019; however, Christ...

Value the community
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Value the community

Community is a key aspect of any college experience, and it is especially important at Hillsdale. Bound together by the Honor Code, virtue, and the improvement of the mind through education, I appreciated how the students lived out these ideals during my visits.  As a transfer student, I came from a school that lacked a...